He said that any interest rate caps will exclude high-risk consumers from formal credit, though fintech innovations could soften the blow
Banks are now letting borrowers pay through UPI using pre-approved credit, offering a simpler alternative to cards for everyday spending.
India's credit crisis deepens as 85 percent of borrowers struggle with unsustainable EMIs, fueled by predatory lending and aggressive recovery tactics, prompting calls for urgent reforms.
Union Bank of India and Air India partnership lets UBI credit cardholders convert reward points to Maharaja Points for flights, upgrades, and travel perks.
IDFC First Bank has made significant changes to its credit cards, including Mayura and Ashva, reducing reward rates on international spends and introducing fees on FASTag recharges and railway spends
Google Pay's Flex Axis Bank Credit Card is a basic, UPI-linked credit card with instant cashback rewards. No physical card needed, lifetime free but has a tiered reward structure and a low base rate
Credit cards can work like free short-term loans or turn into long-term debt, depending on how you use them.
A 45-day interest-free window sounds like free credit, but the benefit depends entirely on how your billing cycle works and how promptly you clear your dues every month.
Why the growing habit of routing EMIs and even investments through credit cards can quietly create more risk than reward for the average household.
Unlock savings on international travel with top credit cards offering zero or low forex markup, rewards, and travel perks
Axis Bank offers free EazyDiner Prime membership to Credit and Debit Cardholders, providing discounts, deals, and priority reservations at restaurants. Eligible cardholders can get 3-months to 1-year membership.
MagniFi Fi-Federal Credit Card offers 5% cashback on weekend spends, 0.5% on weekdays, and discounts on Amazon, Zomato, Zepto, and BookMyShow, with no joining or annual fees.
Having more than one credit card isn’t necessarily bad—it can actually help your credit score if managed wisely. But if misused, it can just as easily drag it down.
Freebies, it turns out, were never really free
A credit card can be a powerful ally in your financial journey if used mindfully. Understand how to leverage its benefits while avoiding the pitfalls of debt and credit-score damage.
The credit rating agency attributed the rise in credit card spend to bank-led festive offers; however, pinned the decline in the slowdown of new additional cards due to focus on higher-quality customers.
Understand how card interest is calculated and simple ways to reduce what you pay
Each of these borrowing tools has its place-and its traps. Here's what really works in your favour and what doesn't.
The 3-in-1 super account combines savings, fixed deposit, and secured credit card, offering rewards, cashback, and seamless transactions with RuPay on UPI, with no annual fee
Maximise credit card rewards by assessing spending habits, selecting the right cards, tracking key metrics and avoiding pitfalls like debt and impulsive purchases to earn valuable rewards without overspending
Annual fees, cashback, points, and perks — here’s how to check if your cards are actually making you money or quietly costing you.
Airline co-branded cards are courting Indian travellers with faster miles, status shortcuts and lounge access
Top banks offer travel credit cards that provide rewards like air miles, points, and coupons, helping frequent travelers cut costs and enjoy benefits like lounge access and flight discounts.
BOBCARD offers discounts on flights through various platforms like MakeMyTrip, Goibibo, and Yatra, with instant discounts up to 12 percent on domestic and 10 percent on international flights.
Many travellers are finding their cards no longer give lounge access—here’s why it happens and how to deal with it.