New data reveals how India’s UPI network is becoming a vital avenue for formal credit, particularly among younger, self-employed, and smaller-city users, signalling a disruptive shift in access to consumer finance. India’s UPI network is increasingly being used as an…
Experts warn that while online shopping offers convenience, consumers must adopt new safety habits such as verifying seller legitimacy, scrutinising prices and securing payment methods to combat rising fraud risks. Online shopping has transformed everyday buying habits, putting everything from…
India’s telecom regulator launches the 1601 number series to help consumers identify genuine service calls from trusted businesses, aiming to restore trust amid rising spam call issues. India’s telecom regulator has moved to give legitimate service calls a clearer identity…
India’s banking system holds a record ₹86,917 crore in unclaimed deposits, prompting regulatory drives to trace account holders and recover funds as the scale of dormant money climbs sharply. India’s banking system is sitting on a large pool of forgotten…
With many people holding onto old credit cards after rewards and balance transfers, experts highlight the benefits and drawbacks of keeping or closing them, offering guidance on how to optimise your credit profile and protect consumer rights. Many people end…
Indian banks are rapidly adopting AI technologies like generative and agentic AI, but senior executives warn that ensuring robust governance and data privacy is crucial to reap the benefits without risking customer trust and system integrity. Indian banks are moving…
TTK Prestige reports a significant shift in India’s kitchenware market as consumers increasingly replace traditional products with premium, better-performing alternatives, fuelling a major upgrade cycle and a surge in demand for induction cooktops and cookware. TTK Prestige says India’s kitchenware…
As AI data centres surge, investors increasingly see electricity as a critical growth area, yet high valuations signal the market may be approaching its limits in this energy-demand-driven expansion. Investors are increasingly treating electricity demand as one of the clearest…
Gujarat Energy Ltd reports a 70% rise in net profit for June quarter, driven by robust growth in city gas distribution and gas trading segments, while power generation underperforms. Gujarat Energy Ltd said its consolidated net profit rose 70 per…
India’s markets regulator, Sebi, is set to extend its vaulting regulations beyond gold receipts to encompass physical bullion used in a wider range of products, including ETFs and derivatives, in a move aimed at standardising compliance and safeguarding investor interests.…
