Rupay’s UPI-enabled credit cards are transforming the way Indians use credit, promoting accessibility and responsible spending, says a report. UPI-enabled credit card users are transforming the way people transact, averaging 40 transactions per month — eight times higher than traditional credit card users, according to a report by Kiwi, a credit-on-UPI platform. With a 20%
In spite of the significant rise in housing prices across Indian cities in 2024, homebuyers continue their quest for bigger living spaces. Latest ANAROCK data shows that average flat sizes in the top 7 cities rose by 8% annually in 2024 – from 1,420 sq. ft. in 2023 to 1,540 sq. ft. in 2024. Back
Donald Trump taking the oath as the US President for the second time saw US markets soar. The entire world watched closely how Trump might shape his possible economic policies. There were concerns that if Trump implemented his protectionist policies, as widely anticipated by experts, it could impact the global economy and markets adversely, though
8th Pay Commission News: Ever since the Modi government announced its decision to set up the 8th Pay Commission, there have been all sorts of speculations among central government employees and pensioners about possible salary and pension hikes, the dates when the panel’s recommendations would be implemented, and other measures that the commission might recommend
Tax saving is one of the key factors when it comes to savings and investments for middle-class taxpayers and senior citizens. As regards senior citizens, they aim for financial security by investing their money primarily in non-market-linked products, which give them a sense of safety in times of volatile stock markets. Another key aspect of
Lenders frequently require certain loan applicants to provide loan guarantors. This condition is typically imposed when there are uncertainties regarding the repayment ability of the primary borrowers and co-borrowers. Additional circumstances that may prompt lenders to request loan guarantors include insufficient credit scores of the primary applicants, a precarious employment situation, loan amounts that surpass
CGHS services revamp for government employees: Ahead of the Union Budget 2025, the Staff Side of the National Council Joint Consultative Machinery (NC JCM), representing millions of central government staff, has urged Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to implement the recommendations of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Petitions regarding Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) facilities. The
In a bid to free up working capital and ease the burden of businesses, tax experts have urged the government to relax the provisions of submitting a pre-deposit amount in case any business wishes to get a stay on income tax demand. Experts say the pre-deposit amount, which sometimes is to the tune of hundreds
Quarterly transactions in the office market reached a historic high of 28.2 million square feet in the January-March period, shows a Knight Frank report. Global capability centres (GCCs) were the largest consumers of office space during the period, accounting for 44% of the total transaction volume. A resurgence in demand from the third-party IT services
The reciprocal tariff of 27% will jack up customs duties faced by Indian exporters of studded and gold jewellery in the US to 32-34%, including 5.5-7% extant tariffs. Diamond products which currently do not have any tariffs, will cost US importers a 27% import duty. Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director of the Gems & Jewellery Export
Corporate India is gearing up for a challenging trade environment in the wake of the 27% reciprocal tariffs imposed by the US on Thursday. While the Trump administration has described the move as its moment of liberation, India Inc leaders feel there are some pain as well as some gain. From India’s perspective, key sectors
Dusit International, a leading Thai hotel and property development company, on Thursday announced plans to expand its presence in India by launching its luxury and upper-midscale brands in key emerging markets. The strategic expansion plan builds on the momentum of Dusit’s recent foray into the Indian market with the soft-opening of the contemporary and upscale
The quarterly updates of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies, which has been released so far for the January-March 2025 period (Q4FY25), present a mixed picture of the sector at a time when urban demand has remained weak. Rural demand, in contrast, has been resilient and is expected to improve in the coming months. While Marico
