A 25-year-old from a tier-2 Indian city has amassed ₹1.6 crore through meme pages and digital work, now exploring ways to diversify and secure his financial future amidst growing online income. A 25-year-old entrepreneur from a tier-2 Indian city has…
A new survey reveals that nearly 90% of Indian consumers have purchased counterfeit goods, highlighting the urgent need for improved verification methods and public education to combat the rising tide of fakes across multiple sectors. The Authentication Solution Providers’ Association…
Many consumers unknowingly act on credit myths that may damage their ability to access favourable borrowing terms. Experts emphasise that understanding the nuances of credit reports, inquiries, and management is key to building and maintaining good credit health. Credit reports…
As more borrowers turn to EMI options for managing large purchases, questions arise over the true cost of borrowing and the potential for increased debt due to service charges and interest rates. Credit card EMI plans are increasingly being used…
Choosing between the snowball and avalanche methods, alongside strategies to lower interest costs, can significantly accelerate the journey out of credit card debt, highlighting the importance of a personalised, disciplined approach. Paying off credit card debt becomes more manageable when…
Many families renew health insurance policies annually without reassessing their coverage needs, risking financial strain. Experts recommend a practical check to ensure policies still provide adequate protection amid rising medical costs. Many people scrutinise their portfolios far more closely than…
As digital banking reliance grows, financial institutions are fortifying protections around account numbers to combat rising fraud risks, highlighting their critical role in modern banking security. A bank account number is the string of digits, and sometimes letters, that pinpoints…
Personal Finance & Wealth
While group term life insurance offers employees a cost-effective benefit tied to employment, supplementing it with individual policies ensures greater control and long-term security, addressing gaps in coverage caused by job changes or unmet financial obligations. Group term life insurance…
A new survey reveals Hyderabad has the highest consumer exposure to counterfeit products in India, highlighting the escalation of a nationwide problem across multiple categories and shopping channels. Counterfeit goods remain a broad and growing consumer problem in India, with…
India’s efforts to curb deceptive user interface practices are gaining momentum, but fragmented enforcement across sectors risks undermining consumer rights, exposing how regulatory patchworks leave consumers vulnerable to billions in losses. India’s crackdown on so-called dark patterns is moving from…
In a proactive crackdown on cyber fraud in Odisha’s Sambalpur district, police successfully returned Rs 45 lakh to four victims, part of a broader effort to curb online scams and increase cyber awareness. Four people in Odisha’s Sambalpur district have…
