IDFC FIRST Bank launches FD-backed Business Multiplier Metal Credit Card for entrepreneurs, Check details

IDFC FIRST Bank has unveiled an FD (Fixed Deposit)-backed ‘Business Multiplier Metal Credit Card’ for founders, entrepreneurs and business owners. Designed to support everyday operational needs, the ‘Business Multiplier Credit…

Does debit card EMI affect your credit score? Everything you need to know

Debit card EMI has now become a popular payment option for individuals who want to buy products and services on prominent e-commerce websites without paying the full amount upfront. From…

Planning for retirement as a freelancer? We ask experts how much corpus you need, and key considerations

As a freelancer earnings can be unstable and inconsistent. But experts believe that you can still save considerable to enjoy a safe and reliable retired lifestyle. We asked experts what…

3M India announces special dividend of ₹506/share; posts blockbuster Q4 results 2026 – Check details

Special Dividend Alert: 3M India on Friday announced a final dividend of ₹160 per share along with a special of ₹346 per share, taking the total payout for shareholders to…

Expert view: Peak macro concerns behind; time for staggered accumulation, says Waterfield Advisors’ head of equities

Expert view: Vipul Bhowar, senior director and the head of equities at Waterfield Advisors, says the peak macro panic appears to be behind us, presenting an ideal opportunity for staggered…

How intelligent NBFCs are fuelling India’s next credit cycle

If you have been part of India’s NBFC journey over the last decade, the shift is impossible to miss. An industry once labelled as “shadow banking” – operating with limited…

US stock markets this week: S&P 500 posts longest winning streak since 2023; Dow jumps over 2% for the week

US equity markets ended the week with the S&P 500 recording its eighth consecutive weekly gain, marking its longest weekly winning streak since 2023. The strong gains were led by…

Fuel prices up Rs 5 in 10 days, govt defends limited hike amid West Asia crisis

Even as , government sources claimed India had largely shielded consumers from the full impact of the global energy crisis, pointing out that retail fuel prices were kept unchanged for…

S&P 500 is set for longest weekly rally since 2023: Markets Wrap

Hopes for a deal between the US and Iran that will turn a fragile ceasefire into lasting peace fueled Wall Street optimism, driving stocks toward their longest streak of weekly…

Seven ways AI is making 2025 tech layoffs different from Silicon Valley’s earlier job cuts

The latest wave of tech looks very different from the massive workforce cuts that hit Silicon Valley during 2022 and 2023. Earlier layoffs were largely driven by pandemic overhiring, slowing…