Should retirees in India use credit cards? Key benefits and risks explained

India’s rapidly evolving digital economy and payments ecosystem is reshaping the way citizens spend money, including retirees and senior citizens. Credit cards, for instance, were largely associated with salaried professionals.…

Annapurna Yojana explained: Who is eligible, how to apply online, and what happens to Lakshmir Bhandar beneficiaries

The Government of West Bengal earlier this week notified the Annapurna Yojana, which will replace the Lakshmir Bhandar programme for monthly financial assistance to women, is set to take effect…

How long do you need to stay invested to avoid negative returns? This data has an answer

It is often advised that investors stay invested in equities for the long term, but a critical question is frequently left out — what exactly does “long term” really mean?…

India bonds rally on bets of record RBI payout

Indian government bonds rallied in early trade on ​Friday, as expectations of a record central bank surplus ‌transfer overshadowed rate-hike concerns. The Reserve Bank of ​India’s surplus transfer, expected to…

ITC slides as cigarette tax overhang keeps analysts cautious despite FMCG beat

Shares of ITC Limited were trading lower on the NSE on Friday morning, slipping 1.15 per cent to ₹304.50 by 11.45 am, extending Thursday’s close of ₹308.05. The stock has…

Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Sensex surges over 500 points, Nifty tops 23,800 on easing oil prices

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Harikanta Overseas IPO Day 3: Check subscription status, GMP, and key details for SME IPO

Harikanta Overseas IPO: The initial public offering (IPO) of Harikanta Overseas opened for public subscription on Wednesday, May 20, and will remain available for bidding until May 22. The company…

Vodafone Idea, JSW Cement, Ola Electric, Central Bank of India among most traded stocks on NSE today, 22 May 2026

Most traded stocks today: Market benchmarks the Sensex and the Nifty 50 rose by more than half a per cent each in intraday trade on Friday, 22 May, amid a…

ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund raises stake in PI Industries over 7%. Details here

ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund has raised its shareholding in to 7.16% from 5.12% after purchasing an additional 4.38 lakh shares on 20 May 2026. The fund house has acquired more…

Infosys, TCS to LTIMindtree: IT stocks look cheap after up to 33% YTD fall, but upside may remain limited, say analysts

Indian IT stocks have remained under intense selling pressure over the past year amid global macroeconomic headwinds, muted earnings growth, and mounting concerns over the disruptive impact of Artificial Intelligence…