Credit card usage has undoubtedly risen considerably in the past few years, primarily steered by increased consumer spending and the growing popularity of digital payments. However, non-performing assets (NPAs) in the credit card segment also spiked by 28.42 per cent to ₹6,742 crore during the 12-month period ended December 2024, the latest Reserve Bank of … Read more
Credit cards are financial instruments that offer flexibility, convenience and seamless digital payments. However, relying too heavily on paying only the minimum amount due can lead to a dangerous cycle of debt. While making only the minimum payment might seem like a short-term solution to avoid late payment penalties, it carries serious risks for credit … Read more
At the end of the credit card billing cycle, the credit card company sends you the bill and gives you two weeks to clear it. You would typically have two options at this stage: pay the credit card bill in full or only pay the minimum due. However tempting it may appear, it is recommended … Read more
Credit card providers often provide special privileges to the first time users to woo them. One of the common privileges which credit cards offer is the welcome gift offered by them. Those who are not aware welcome gifts (also known as joining benefit) are a popular perk offered by the credit card providers in India … Read more
To lay the groundwork for future financial goals, students need to build a robust credit score. This helps them maintain a clean credit profile and boosts their repayment capacity. A clean credit profile and strong credit score, anything above 750, helps immensely when applying for loans and new credit cards, renting apartments or even securing … Read more
In December 2024, total number of credit cards was 108.06 million, a 10.4 percent year-on-year increase as compared to Dec 2023, shows a report by Worldline India. The report further reveals that top five issuers of credit cards were HDFC Bank, State Bank of India (SBI), ICICI Bank, Axis Bank and RBL Bank. 71 percent … Read more
Maintaining a clean credit profile and a good credit score is essential for securing personal loans, credit cards and other similar credit instruments. Due to the recent Reserve Bank of India regulations, Indian credit card users can now cross-check their credit scores for free through the official websites of authorised credit bureaus. Credit Score: Basic … Read more
Credit card spending in the country witnessed a seasonal decline in February 2025, registering a 9 per cent month-on-month (MoM) drop to ₹1,672 billion. This is the lowest registered figure, according to data provided by Asit C Mehta Investment Intermediates Ltd (ACMIIL). However, on a year-on-year (YoY) basis, card spending jumped 12 per cent, even … Read more
Credit Cards: If you are an avid UPI app user and a credit card holder at the same time, it is recommended to link your credit card to the UPI. This facility is offered via Rupay credit cards. Currently, 23 banks are live on RuPay credit cards. These banks include Punjab National Bank, Union Bank … Read more
India’s personal loan market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 26.55% between FY2025 and FY2032, according to a report by Markets and Data. This growth aligns with the country’s expanding credit landscape, supported by economic development. With personal loan volumes rising rapidly, borrowers must be extremely careful about opening new credit lines. Instead, … Read more