Canara Bank’s quarterly net profit rose 8.4% to ₹5,175 crore as lending growth, stronger asset quality and higher net interest income lifted performance. Canara Bank reported its strongest quarterly profit on record for the three months to September, as the…
Families can help protect older relatives from panic-driven phone fraud by agreeing to verify every unexpected call, tightening mobile security and acting quickly if money or personal data is lost. Older people are often singled out by phone fraudsters because…
A lightweight offline tool uses Gemma 4 to interpret Hindi, Marathi, Hinglish and English orders while keeping pricing, customer data and payment details on the shopkeeper’s machine. Parchi is a lightweight billing tool aimed at the everyday chaos of neighbourhood…
Introductory 0% offers can reduce borrowing costs, but missed payments, excluded transactions and deferred-interest terms can turn a short-term deal into an expensive debt. A 0% APR credit card can be a useful short-term tool, but the offer is often…
With small savings rates unchanged for April-June 2026, a ₹2,50,000 NSC investment could mature at about ₹12,815 more than a five-year bank FD, although tax treatment and access to funds remain key considerations. For savers with ₹2,50,000 to deploy for…
Kerala’s hotel and restaurant operators say they will reject UPI payments above ₹2,000, even as NPCI postpones the proposed merchant charge beyond Diwali. The Kerala Hotel and Restaurant Association has said its members will stop accepting UPI payments above ₹2,000…
Only 20% of Nifty 50 constituents remain above their 200-day moving averages, highlighting a weakening market beneath a relatively resilient headline index. The recent slump in the number of Nifty 50 constituents trading above their 200-day moving averages points to…
India’s finance minister will hold talks with global economic policymakers and counterparts from several countries during the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok from 14 to 18 October. Nirmala Sitharaman will travel to Bangkok from October 14 to…
Google is extending AI-powered scam detection across Android, adding enhanced message checks, screen-sharing safeguards, call-forwarding warnings and verified banking calls. Google is widening its fight against mobile scams with a new set of AI-driven defences for Android users, stretching from…
Jio Platforms’ proposed Rs 30,213 crore fresh issue could unlock a clearer market value for Reliance Industries’ digital arm while setting a new benchmark for India’s telecom sector. Jio Platforms is preparing for one of the most closely watched stock…
