India is recalibrating its international economic approach, expanding its options in response to Washington’s pressure and friction with Beijing, signalling a strategic shift from close alignment to cautious hedging in global politics. India is recalibrating its economic diplomacy as pressure…
India’s Unique Identification Authority has unveiled advanced face-authentication tools at Global Fintech Fest 2026, enabling seamless and secure onboarding processes for banks, insurers, and fintech companies via integrated mobile app verification. India’s Unique Identification Authority has rolled out a new…
Shoppers in India are increasingly challenging extra charges imposed by retailers for credit card payments, amid ongoing debates around disclosure and regulatory guidelines on surcharge transparency. Many shoppers in India have seen it at the till: a retailer asks for…
The Federal Investigation Agency has exposed a digital fraud ring in Faisalabad involving online investment schemes that siphoned about Rs80 million from thousands of victims, with assets valued over Rs5.5 million recovered. The Federal Investigation Agency has said it uncovered…
The Solar Energy Corporation of India is developing a pioneering model to pool demand from small and medium factories for renewable thermal energy, aiming to simplify the shift from fossil fuels and lower costs, but faces challenges in integrating smaller…
Investor appetite for gold exchange-traded funds in China, India, and Japan propelled August inflows to near record highs, as global gold assets hit a new peak amid market volatility. Asian demand for gold exchange-traded funds strengthened sharply in August as…
PhonePe has launched innovative card-based features in partnership with Visa, including tap-to-pay, cross-border QR, and merchant acceptance tools, transforming the payments ecosystem for Indian users and merchants. PhonePe has deepened its payments push with Visa, rolling out a set of…
In cases of lost or stolen credit cards used for unauthorised purchases, immediate reporting is crucial. India follows a strict three-day window for liability, aligning with RBI guidelines, while US policies offer different timelines and caps, emphasising the importance of…
Experts emphasise that selecting the right credit card depends on understanding your financial needs and usage habits, rather than relying solely on promotional features. Matching your purpose with your spending patterns and repayment capacity is essential to avoid costly pitfalls.…
India’s cabinet has approved eight railway projects worth ₹20,804 crore, aiming to add nearly 1,200 km to the network, alleviate congestion on key corridors and catalyse economic activity across nine states by 2029-30. India’s cabinet has approved eight railway expansion…
