2026: IDFC FIRST Bank launches Hello Cashback Credit Card, a fixed-deposit-backed offering designed to make credit more accessible for digitally savvy customers, especially young adults aged 18+
Despite UPI's dominance, the digital payments game is far from over, Ghosh tells Manojit Saha, pointing to the opportunity that lies in cash conversion
Visa plans to bring its dual debit-credit card to India, letting users switch funding sources via a single 16-digit credential, after strong success in Japan
Credit card debt has already declined as a share of the overall ABS market, making up 9 per cent of total issuance compared with 36 per cent at its peak in 2009, according to data from Morgan Stanley
The US president said the proposed cap, set to begin on January 20, would stop excessive charges by card issuers, though details on enforcement and industry compliance remain unclear
SBI Cards is expected to benefit from easing credit costs and improving asset quality, with rising spends and better portfolio performance likely to support stronger growth ahead
Fintech super.money issued over 4.7 lakh RuPay credit cards through Axis Bank, Kotak811, and Utkarsh SFB, expanding access to first-time credit users across India
Credit card spending surged in September 2025 on strong festive demand and GST rationalisation, with private lenders such as HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank leading the growth in per-card spends
Indians spent big this Diwali — and they did it smartly. ????✨ A new Paisabazaar survey shows that 42% of credit card users spent over ₹50,000, while one in five crossed the ₹1 lakh mark.