Nearly 20 lakh complaints against online retail and quick commerce platforms highlight rising grievances and regulatory efforts in India over the past five years, with non-delivery and wrong products cited as top issues. Nearly 20 lakh consumer complaints have been…
In Mumbai, salaried professionals are using gold loans as a fast and practical way to manage urgent cash needs, balancing convenience with repayment risks amid the city’s financial pressures. In Mumbai, where pay cycles, deadlines and household costs can all…
Actor Akkineni Nagarjuna shares his own encounter with cyber fraud during a Hyderabad anti-piracy event, highlighting the widening scope of online scams beyond piracy and the urgent need for public awareness. Actor Akkineni Nagarjuna has said he himself was caught…
Insurers in India broaden their definition of ‘smoker’ to include recent tobacco or nicotine users, potentially doubling premiums and complicating declarations for applicants, amid stricter testing and underwriting practices. Insurers in India do not limit the word “smoker” to someone…
Meta is rolling out an optional Scam Alert feature on WhatsApp, leveraging machine learning to flag potential fraud messages without alerting the sender, as part of its broader efforts to combat online scams across its platforms. Meta is expanding its…
Banks are entering a new phase of digital innovation where artificial intelligence begins executing routine tasks autonomously within secure parameters, redefining customer engagement and operational efficiency. Banks are moving into a new phase of digital change in which the aim…
HDFC ERGO’s new Optima Wellbeing rider aims to fill a gap in Indian health insurance by providing policyholders with unlimited teleconsultations, wellness discounts, and doctor consultations, though limited to network providers, marking a shift towards comprehensive outpatient support. HDFC ERGO’s…
A 74-year-old Jamaican woman loses more than $450,000 after falling victim to a sophisticated traffic-ticket scam, highlighting growing concerns over digital trust and misinformation among seniors. A 74-year-old Jamaican retiree has lost more than $450,000 after falling for a text-message…
Choosing the right borrowing option depends on your needs, repayment timeline, and certainty, with recent analyses revealing clearer criteria for selecting between personal loans and credit cards. Choosing between a personal loan and a credit card usually comes down to…
As inflation rises, more households are adopting varied tactics, ranging from spending cuts to mobile price searches, to stretch their budgets, with some finding greater effectiveness in combined approaches. Inflation is pushing more households to treat budgeting as a series…
While longer 40-year mortgage options can lower monthly payments, they often come with increased interest costs and complex features, making them a less attractive choice for most homebuyers but a potential solution for struggling homeowners. A 40-year mortgage is a…
New insights reveal that age and policy duration are key factors influencing life insurance premiums, urging consumers to align coverage with real financial needs rather than default options, as costs escalate sharply with age and chosen term Two figures shape…
