India’s Unified Payments Interface has transformed not just how people pay but also what they buy and how often, fostering faster, habitual food purchases while subtly shifting consumer spending habits and retail dynamics. India’s Unified Payments Interface has changed more…
Regulators warn that subtle behavioural changes, unusual financial activity and manipulative relationships can signal elder financial exploitation. Recognising these signs early is crucial to protecting older adults from financial abuse, which often unfolds gradually through small manipulations and growing isolation.…
Kerala government announces it will end social security and welfare pension distribution through cooperative banks, adopting a mandatory Direct Benefit Transfer system linked to Aadhaar, after addressing issues of delays and errors in the existing model. Kerala has decided to…
Freelancers in India must adhere to new tax filing deadlines and choose appropriate return forms, with experts highlighting simplified presumptive schemes and meticulous record reconciliation for assessment year 2026-27. Freelancers in India need to pay close attention to their income…
India’s central bank has seen unprecedented foreign currency deposits surpass initial forecasts, with inflows reaching $41 billion and potentially hitting up to $100 billion as the FCNR-B scheme gains momentum amid currency pressure. India’s central bank has drawn far more…
India’s chief economic adviser has called for preemptive action to address the emerging dangers of artificial intelligence in the financial sector, as regulators intensify scrutiny on AI-enabled risks and vulnerabilities. India should act before artificial intelligence creates damage in finance,…
Fibe reports a 63.31% rise in assets under management to ₹8,603 crore as it gears up for its IPO, highlighting its shift towards broader consumer finance segments and innovative credit monitoring tools. Fibe, the digital lending platform preparing for a…
India’s pharmaceutical packaging industry is projected to reach $3.65 billion by 2034, propelled by rising demand for safer, eco-friendly solutions amid expanding healthcare needs and regulatory changes. India’s pharmaceutical packaging market is set for steady expansion as drug makers respond…
India’s compressed biogas sector is demonstrating that small, well-specified plants are more resilient and cost-effective than larger projects, highlighting a shift from policy ambition to practical, evidence-led development. India’s compressed biogas sector is moving from policy ambition to commercial reality,…
A Bengaluru resident’s account of spending Rs 12 lakh over two years highlights the often overlooked cumulative costs of city living, emphasising the importance of expense tracking in India’s tech hub. A Bengaluru resident’s account of his monthly outgoings has…
