United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement rules get tougher: Could one missing document cost you?USCIS now rejects incomplete visa and green card applications immediately. Applicants must submit all required documents from the outset. T...
06 Aug, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
RBI plans to bar NBFCs from offering revolving credit without approvalIn a recent announcement, the Reserve Bank of India has introduced fresh regulations for non-banking financial companies. Moving forward, N...
06 Aug, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
UPI apps could chase big-ticket transactions as MDR return loomsThe UPI race has so far centred on acquiring consumers and monetising them by cross-selling loans, insurance and investments, as there has ...
06 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
AI could slow affluent India; QSRs, credit cards may show stress first: BNP Paribas’ Kunal VoraComing to loans, personal loans increased by 13% in FY25 and FY26 which is softer versus the earlier years. Also, the recent resurgence in ...
05 Aug, 2026, 07.45 AM IST
Household savings rise to 21.7% of GDP in FY25: GovtHousehold savings increased to 21.7 percent of GDP in 2024-25. Government and RBI measures aim to boost incomes and financial security. RBI...
04 Aug, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
Can a shop charge you extra for paying by credit card? Here's what every card user should knowCan merchants legally charge customers extra for credit card payments? The Reserve Bank of India regulates these payment systems and card a...
04 Aug, 2026, 06.21 AM IST
Retiring with an EMI? Here's when it can make sense and when it could derail your retirementRetiring debt-free is an ideal goal, but not always achievable or necessary. Experts suggest focusing on EMI affordability rather than comp...
04 Aug, 2026, 06.17 AM IST
India's bank credit growth remains robust at 18.6% in June 2026; NBFC, retail lending drive momentum: ReportIndia's average bank credit growth remained robust in June 2026, supported by healthy retail lending and strong credit flow to non-banking ...
03 Aug, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
Czech proverb of the day: 'Nothing seems expensive when it is bought on credit'; life lessons on the dangers of overspending from popular sayingRelying on credit cards can certainly create an illusion of abundance and prosperity. However, a popular Czech proverb highlights how depen...
02 Aug, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
Bank credit to industry up 19%, personal loans stay strongBanking credit to industry saw a robust 19% year-on-year increase. Personal loan growth also remained strong, expanding 16% compared to las...
01 Aug, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
Formal retail credit access doubles over past decadeIndia’s formal retail credit market has expanded sharply over the past decade, with credit access rising from 35% of consumers in 2017 to 7...
31 Jul, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
Kirti Kulhari, R Madhavan & Amitabh Bachchan co-star, lost Rs 2.4 lakh in credit card fraud despite never sharing her PINKirti Kulhari Loses Rs 2.4 Lakh In Fraud: A night out at the movies turned into a scramble to save her bank account, after actor Kirti Kulh...
30 Jul, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
5 credit cards with complimentary airport lounge access without any minimum spend criteria in 2026: One of them is lifetime freeLooking for credit cards with free airport lounge access? Check these 5 credit cards that still offer complimentary domestic or internation...
29 Jul, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
Apple launches US device leasing program with KlarnaApple has launched a new device leasing program in the United States. This program offers monthly payment plans for iPhones, Macs, and iPad...
28 Jul, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Credit card rewards are changing: Here's how travellers and reward seekers can maximise points and milesBanks increasingly reward engagement rather than ownership. Issuers want your premium card to become your preferred spending instrument, as...
27 Jul, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
Why using a debit card for groceries and fuel is a costly mistake. CA explains why you may be losing outCA Nitin Kaushik argues that using a debit card for everyday expenses like groceries, fuel and travel could mean missing out on rewards, fr...
23 Jul, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
Samsung Galaxy Card launches in the US to take on Apple Card: 5% cash back, $200 bonus, no annual feeSamsung Galaxy Card reward: Samsung has launched its first branded credit card, the Samsung Galaxy Card, in the United States. This new Vis...
21 Jul, 2026, 02.50 PM IST