With Elections Near, Debate On Freebies Rages

Populism gains momentum during election periods, and this trend is evident in at least four states: Telangana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com......

Loan app's harassment behind Kerala couple's suicide?

The Kerala police on Thursday said they suspect that the unethical loan recovery tactics used by an instant loan app's management may have led to the suicide of a four-member family in Ernakulam......

A fifth of AIF investments questionable in terms of intent: Sebi official

Sebi had issued norms to bring clarity on the on boarding of accredited investors, however, the certification for the same have not picked up much. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Around Rs 1......

The ambitious plans of Flipkart-backed super.money

The company will roll out credit products such as credit on UPI, unsecured credit cards, and personal loans within the first half of 2025. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Flipkart-backed......

Credit card spends rise 14.5% in October on festive season purchases

Credit card spending reached Rs 2 trillion in October, a 14.5 per cent rise from September, largely driven by festival season purchases. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com However, the volume of......

'Lending rate cut still some time away'

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s call for making lending rates affordable may not resonate anytime soon as banks still struggle with margin compression, and await clues from the......