Visa has reportedly offered Apple a whopping $100 million to take over the tech giant’s credit card partnership, replacing Mastercard, reported Reuters quoting Wall Street Journal on Tuesday, citing sources familiar with the matter. Visa has made a bold push to secure the Apple Card, offering an upfront payment typically reserved for the largest card … Read more
MHT CET admit card 2025: The Maharashtra CET Cell will be releasing the MHT CET 2025 admit card anytime soon for the upcoming exams scheduled to begin on April 9. The CET Cell will administer the MHT CET 2025 exam between April 9 and 27. The MHT CET 2025 Pharmacy exam will be held from … Read more
This applies to payments or credits exceeding ₹20,000 on or after 1 April 2025, attracting TDS at 10%. This ₹20,000 is a combined limit for both interest and remuneration (including bonus, commission and salary). No TDS is required from the share of profits credited or paid to a partner. Under general law, a partnership firm … Read more
The government will have to pay its Sovereign Gold Bond investors ₹12,06,92,00,00,000 if it were to redeem all outstanding bonds as of yesterday (April 1, 2025). That is a little over ₹1.2 trillion, or ₹1.2 lakh crore, with April 1 gold price of ₹9,284/gram. The government, in a written reply to the Parliament, has said … Read more
In India, credit rating bureaus generally provide credit scores ranging from 300 to 900. A credit score of 720 is typically considered a strong indicator of an individual’s financial health. It reflects responsible financial management and credit behaviour while also opening doors to various financial opportunities, such as easier loan approvals, fair repayment terms, and … Read more
India is going through an epic credit card boom. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently stated that the credit surge in the country has more than doubled in the last five years. The total number of credit cards has crossed 10.80 crore by January 2025. This number was around 5.53 crore in December 2019-20, … Read more
Starting a new job is an exciting milestone for many young professionals. However, alongside the job opportunity come financial responsibilities and challenges that require careful planning. To build a stable financial future, first-time earners must be aware of and avoid common mistakes that could hinder their financial growth. This article explores these common pitfalls and … Read more
The rapid growth of Indian equity markets since the Covid-19 pandemic has led to a surge in retail investors entering the BSE through various investment avenues, including direct equity, mutual funds, and ETFs. According to market veterans like Raamdeo Agarwal, Chairman of Motilal Oswal Financial Services, the Indian markets are expected to double in five … Read more
As the Indian economy continues to evolve and grow, the travel theme is gaining traction. The aspiration to visit new places and travel with joy is becoming an integral part of life for many Indians. Now, to meet such aspirations quickly and seamlessly, more and more people are applying for personal loans and opening up … Read more
In personal finance, the terms ‘credit report’ and ‘credit score’ are often used interchangeably, though they represent different concepts. Both serve as tools for assessing the creditworthiness of loan applicants and borrowers, but understanding the difference between them is crucial. 1. Definition, meaning and purpose A credit report is a complete and comprehensive white paper … Read more