The court quashed National Insurance Company’s removal of a former employee who had been absent for more than 600 days, finding that serious illness, repeated communication and leave requests did not establish an intention to resign. The Bombay High Court…
International arrivals have surpassed pre-pandemic levels, but India must simplify visas, improve connectivity and make travel within the country easier to meet its ambition of 100 million foreign visitors. India’s tourism industry has regained much of its momentum after the…
A reference to Wallet support in HSBC India’s App Store listing has fuelled speculation that the bank could join Axis Bank as an Apple Pay card issuer, although neither company has confirmed the service is live. An update to HSBC…
A mistaken UPI transfer is not automatically reversible, but reporting it immediately through the payment app and bank can improve the chances of recovering the funds. Sending money through UPI has made everyday payments quicker, but a single hurried tap…
Google is widening Android’s fraud protections across messages, calls and screen sharing, using AI to detect suspicious links, impersonation attempts and attempts to redirect users’ phone calls. Google is expanding Android’s defences against scams and impersonation attacks as phone users…
ICICI Life Insurance reported a 25% rise in second-quarter profit to ₹374 crore as premium income, protection and annuity sales strengthened its new-business profitability. ICICI Life Insurance reported a sharp rise in quarterly earnings as higher premium income and a…
The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India has welcomed the postponement of a proposed 0.4% charge on selected UPI merchant payments above ₹2,000, warning that the levy could squeeze smaller retailers and complicate festive-season operations. The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India…
Passengers buying eligible tickets at railway reservation counters will be able to access optional insurance from 27 October, matching cover already offered through IRCTC’s digital platforms. Indian Railways is set to extend its optional travel insurance scheme to passengers buying…
Rising childcare bills, parental leave and unexpected expenses can quickly strain a household budget, but flexible planning and regular reviews can help families stay ahead. Parenthood has a way of reshaping a household budget before the baby even arrives. Spending…
Introductory bonuses can make the highest savings rate a poor deal after the promotion ends, unless customers remember to switch their money. A tempting headline rate on a savings account can be misleading if most of the return comes from…
