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onJuly 24, 2026

SBI Cards Reports 20% Increase in Q1 Profit Driven by Reduced Provisions and 27% Surge in Card Spending

SBI Cards and Payment Services Ltd, a prominent credit card issuer, announced a year-on-year net profit increase of 19.5%, reaching ₹664.4…

Travel

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India's affluent are transforming their spending habits — here's a look at the changes.

Sid

onJuly 2, 2026

India’s affluent are transforming their spending habits — here’s a look at the changes.

Wealthy consumers in India are shifting their discretionary spending from tangible luxury goods to private, experience-oriented travel, with…

Tech

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Digital Divide Between Urban and Rural Areas Narrows as Short-Form Videos Boost Consumer Spending in India

Sid

onJune 4, 2026

Digital Divide Between Urban and Rural Areas Narrows as Short-Form Videos Boost Consumer Spending in India

The gap between urban and rural digital video consumption in India has nearly vanished, with short-form video platforms transforming from…

Business

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Swiggy and HDFC Bank Introduce Two New Co-Branded Credit Cards for Travel and Daily Expenses

Sid

onApril 29, 2026

Credit Card Issuance Growth Slows Dramatically Over Two Years Despite Increase in Spending

The growth rate for credit card issuance in India has significantly slowed over the last two years, despite occasional spikes in spending,…

Travel

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HDFC Bank to Reduce Rewards Starting May; Lounge Access Tied to Spending from July on Certain Credit Cards

Sid

onApril 6, 2026

HDFC Bank to Reduce Rewards Starting May; Lounge Access Tied to Spending from July on Certain Credit Cards

HDFC Bank plans to implement several modifications to its Regalia Gold and Diners Privilege credit cards over the next few months, tightening…

Travel

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Experts: Extended Weekends Boost Consumer Spending on Quick Getaways

Sid

onJanuary 23, 2026

Experts: Extended Weekends Boost Consumer Spending on Quick Getaways

The Republic Day long weekend, occurring from January 23–26, is becoming a significant catalyst for discretionary spending among Indian…

World

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November sees a rise in prices as American consumer spending continues, according to a key inflation report.

Sid

onJanuary 22, 2026

November sees a rise in prices as American consumer spending continues, according to a key inflation report.

The Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation saw an uptick in November, indicating that prices remain persistently high, while…

World

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India considers alternatives as Chinese supply of rare earth magnets faces disruption.

Sid

onJune 16, 2025

China’s consumer spending unexpectedly rebounded following a reduction in tariffs.

In May, China’s domestic consumption witnessed a surprising surge, providing a confidence boost to Beijing as it navigates the ongoing…

World

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Pakistan's 2025-26 Budget: Finance Minister Aurangzeb Raises Defense Spending to PKR 2,550 Billion Amid Growing Debt Concerns

Sid

onJune 10, 2025

Pakistan’s 2025-26 Budget: Finance Minister Aurangzeb Raises Defense Spending to PKR 2,550 Billion Amid Growing Debt Concerns

On Tuesday, June 10, Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced the allocation of PKR (Pakistani Rupees) 2,550 billion for…

World

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Elon Musk Criticizes Donald Trump's Major Spending Bill, Calling It 'Harmful to America's Finances'

Sid

onJune 5, 2025

Elon Musk Criticizes Donald Trump’s Major Spending Bill, Calling It ‘Harmful to America’s Finances’

Billionaire Elon Musk intensified his criticism of US President Donald Trump’s prominent tax cut and spending legislation, urging…