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5 Hidden EMI Traps Inside No-Cost Offers That Catch Indian Shoppers Off Guard Every Time

The Processing Fee That Isn't Small Print, It's the Whole GameEvery no-cost EMI offer carries a processing fee. Flipkart, Amazon, and most bank-partnered retail portals charge between 1% and 3% of the purchase value upfront as a "convenience" or "processing" charge. On a ₹30,000 laptop split across 12 months, that…

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The Credit Card Minimum Payment Trap: How Debt and Interest Quietly Double Your Balance

Chanakya Knew About This Trap, He Just Called It a Different NameChanakya wrote in the Arthashastra that a debt left unresolved does not stay still. It grows. The minimum payment button on your credit card app is the modern version of that warning. It looks like relief. It is the…

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Flipkart Big Billion Days: Expected Date & Top Offers

It looks like Flipkart's major festive shopping sale event is here, which means that shoppers might get another opportunity to purchase their favorite products such as phones, TVs, laptops, and home appliances at exciting prices. According to reports, the Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale 2026 will take place starting October…

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Forex Card, Cash or Indian Debit Card Abroad: What Each Option Really Costs You

The Forex Card: Predictable Rates, Hidden ConditionsA forex card locks in the exchange rate at the time you load it. If the rupee weakens mid-trip, you are insulated. That is the genuine advantage, and it is real. Banks like HDFC, ICICI, SBI, and Thomas Cook issue multi-currency forex cards that…

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Canada Beyond Niagara: British Columbia, the Rockies, and What Indian Travellers Actually Need to Know

Why the West Gets SkippedThe Toronto-Niagara circuit exists because it's easy to explain to a travel agent and easy to sell as a package. Flights from Mumbai or Delhi land in Toronto. The family WhatsApp group has already been to Niagara. The path of least resistance runs east to west…

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15% lifetime premium discount and pregnancy break for women; check what all this women-centric new term plan offers

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has unveiled the ICICI Pru iProtect Smart Her, a dedicated term plan tailored for women. This plan features a 15% lifetime discount on premiums, an option for a pregnancy break to enhance financial management, and various health benefits specifically for women.

The Economic Times

Emergency Fund Math: How to Save 6 Months of Expenses on a ₹40,000 Monthly Salary

Why Six Months, Not Three, and Not TwelveThe three-month rule came from an era of stable government jobs and joint families that absorbed financial shocks. Neither condition is as reliable as it once was. A 2023 report by the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy found that urban salaried employment remains…

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Cause for concern? HDFC Bank is lagging ICICI Bank where it matters as investors count Rs 5 lakh crore loss

HDFC Bank's stock has declined significantly this year, losing considerable investor value. Analysts note a widening operating gap between HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank. Margins are under pressure for HDFC Bank, while loan growth lags peers. ICICI Bank shows stronger earnings, better margins, and faster credit growth. Investors await margin…

The Economic Times

HDFC Bank shares crash 5%, wipe off Rs 70,000 cr from investor wealth. Why Jefferies, Nomura, others see up to 28% upside?

HDFC Bank shares fell sharply on Monday after its Q1FY27 earnings failed to impress investors, wiping out nearly Rs 70,000 crore in market value. Despite margin pressure and a muted market reaction, brokerages including Jefferies, Nomura, Motilal Oswal and Anand Rathi retained bullish ratings, seeing up to 28% upside in…

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ICICI Bank Net Profit Jumps 16%

ICICI Bank has showcased impressive growth, reporting a 15.9% boost in first-quarter net profit, now reaching ₹14,805 crore, up from ₹12,768 crore the year prior. Key factors included a 12.7% increase in net interest income alongside a notable 23.5% rise in fee income. Total advances rose 19.6%, primarily driven by…

The Economic Times

ICICI Pru Life Q1 Result: Net profit jumps 28% YoY to Rs 386 crore

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance reported a twenty-eight percent net profit increase. Net premium income rose to nine thousand seven hundred forty-nine crore rupees. New business premium grew by twenty-one percent, and policy numbers also increased. Total revenue reached twenty-eight thousand three hundred ninety-five crore rupees. The company proposed changing its…

The Economic Times

SBI MF IPO vs ICICI AMC: Which is the better bet for investors ahead of Rs 11,600 crore issue?

SBI Funds Management's IPO offers investors a chance to evaluate its market leadership. The company's valuation appears reasonable when compared to its listed peers. SBI MF leads in scale and cost efficiency, while others excel in revenue generation. The mutual fund industry is experiencing structural growth, benefiting from increased savings.…

The Economic Times

Private banks remain in focus as credit growth strengthens; selectivity key amid valuation concerns: Dnyanada Vaidya

Private sector banks are attracting investors with robust credit growth and stable asset quality. Experts anticipate a rate cycle shift, boosting margins. While some valuation concerns persist, opportunities for rerating exist in select large banks like ICICI and Kotak Mahindra Bank. Deposit mobilization remains a key area to monitor for…

The Economic Times

Banks, Bharti, IT: Sandip Sabharwal's top picks & why he is worried about Zepto IPO

Market expert Sandip Sabharwal sees private banks like Axis and ICICI as top buys. He believes IT stocks are oversold with potential for 12-15% upside. Bharti Airtel is his sole pick in telecom. Sabharwal cautions against richly valued domestic companies, citing Zepto's IPO valuation as an example. Investors should focus…

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India’s growth faces crude and monsoon test as FY27 GDP seen moderating to 6.5%

India's economic growth is projected to slow to about 6.5 per cent in fiscal year 2027. Higher costs, global tensions and a potentially weak monsoon are key concerns. Despite these challenges, private spending and investment are expected to support growth above 6 per cent. The economy finished fiscal year 2026…

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Flipkart Pulls Ahead: How India's E-Commerce Giant is Winning Hearts and Carts

From weekly active users to GMV share, two new institutional reports reveal that Flipkart is extending its lead over competitors and building a multi-business moat that rivals struggle to replicate.

The Economic Times

Best ways to find the right health insurance policy: A comparison of ICICI Lombard, HDFC Ergo, Care, Niva Bupa, Tata AIG policies

Choosing a health insurance policy involves more than just premium cost. This comparison of leading Indian insurers highlights key features like room rent limits, restoration benefits, and claim settlement ratios. Understanding these details is crucial for policyholders to manage out-of-pocket expenses during medical emergencies.

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Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2026: Best Tablet Deals You Can’t Miss

The Great Republic Day Sale 2026 of Amazon is one of the largest shopping festivals for gadget lovers in India. It is also a great opportunity for those who are planning to buy tablets. The sale starts on January 16, 2026 and early access is granted to Prime members. In…

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An insider’s account of how Apollo Tyres went global and the ‘graveyards’ of Indian manufacturing

From the Licence Raj to liberalisation, labour unrest to global expansion – how did an Indian tyre company rise, fall, and rise again?

Newslaundry

Why does FASTag have to be so complicated?

This story started with an innocuous text that dropped into my SMS inbox from ICICI Bank. “ICICI Bank FASTag will be deactivated if Know Your Vehicle verification is not completed before 15-11-25,” it said.

The Times of India

Vishal Mega Mart picks Kotak, ICICI for mega IPO

Indian supermarket chain Vishal Mega Mart Pvt has picked banks as it presses ahead with a planned initial public offering in Mumbai this year, according to people familiar with the matter.

Dynamite News

Chanda Kochhar, 10 others accused of 'cheating' private company, case registered

A case has been registered against former ICICI Bank Managing Director and CEO Chanda Kochhar in the national capital, accusing Kochhar and 10 others of cheating a private company, leading to a loss of Rs 27 crores. Read further on Dynamite News:

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System operator predicts Bluewaters, Australia's newest coal-fired power plant will close by 2029

WA's only privately owned coal-fired power station to close "before 2030" under plans that would bring the curtain down on the fuel's use in the state's economy.

ABC News

Acclaimed Indian journalist slams ICICI Bank's 'silent arrogance' over failed WA coal mine

A leading Indian investigative reporter has labelled the country's biggest private bank, which is at the centre of an unfolding energy crisis in Australia, secretive and "arrogant".

Dynamite News

Bombay HC Grants Bail To Videocon Chairman In ICICI Loan Fraud Case

Videocon Group Chairman Venugopal Dhoot was granted bail by the Bombay High Court on Friday in the alleged loan fraud case related to ICICI Bank. Read on for details:

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