India and South Korea have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to link their electronic payment systems, enabling citizens of both countries to use their domestic QR-based payment methods while travelling. The integration, announced by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung during a joint statement with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is aimed at making cross-border…
Money habits are often difficult to identify in real time, which makes them challenging to manage. Many of these patterns may appear harmless or justified in the moment but can gradually affect savings and long-term financial stability. Financial experts note that recognising such behaviours early and making incremental changes can help improve outcomes over time….
WhatsApp has begun rolling out a feature that allows users in India to complete prepaid mobile recharges directly within the app, as part of its payments offering in partnership with PayU. The rollout is being carried out in phases across Android and iOS, and the feature may not yet be visible to all users. Once…
Arihant Capital Markets Limited has announced the launch of the Arihant Bharat Advantage Fund, a Category III Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) aimed at identifying investment opportunities beyond the conventional large-cap universe. According to the company, the open-ended fund will focus on underfollowed segments of the listed market, particularly small-, micro-, and nano-cap companies, which together…
A steady increase in liver disease cases across younger age groups and smaller cities is prompting insurers to reassess health coverage norms, as claims rise and treatment costs escalate alongside changing lifestyle risks. Industry data indicates that claims related to liver ailments have doubled over the past three years, while treatment costs have increased by…
American Express has partnered with Zomato’s District platform to introduce a midweek dining offer aimed at increasing credit card usage beyond the traditional weekend peak. Under the programme, “Amex Wednesdays”, eligible cardholders can avail 25% savings on dining transactions every Wednesday through 2026. The benefit is capped at ₹5,000 per transaction and ₹10,000 per card…
Gold prices in India slipped in trade on Thursday (April 23), tracking softer global cues and continued pressure from elevated crude oil prices. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold traded at ₹1.52 lakh per 10 grams. Silver prices in India also moved lower, mirroring losses in international markets, where broader sentiment in bullion remained…
Invesco Mutual Fund has launched two passive schemes — the Invesco India BSE Sensex Index Fund and the Invesco India Nifty Bank Index Fund — with their new fund offers (NFOs) opening on April 23 and closing on May 7. The Invesco India BSE Sensex Index Fund is an open-ended scheme that will track the…
Razorpay has announced an integration with Google Pay to support international transactions for Indian businesses, allowing exporters to offer a wallet-based checkout experience to global customers. The company said the integration enables card-based payments through Google Pay on its international payment gateway, marking a shift from traditional card-only payment flows that typically require manual entry…
State-owned lender Punjab National Bank (PNB) has partnered with fintech firm Kiwi to launch a RuPay-based credit card integrated with UPI, as banks continue to expand credit access through digital payment rails. The co-branded “PNB Kiwi Credit Card” enables customers to make UPI payments directly using a credit line, alongside conventional online card usage. The…
