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Cash-strapped PayMate pulls plug on Middle East ops after investor no-show

The payments firm's struggles began after London- and Middle East-focused Crimson Ventures delayed its investment after signing a definitive agreement

19 Nov 2025 6:02 pm
SSS Defence debuts at Milipol Paris in historic first: How a Bengaluru firm is powering India's defence export dreams

The Bengaluru-based firm, established in 2017, made its debut at the Milipol defence expo, which is running from 18 to 25 November in the French capital.

19 Nov 2025 5:38 pm
THESE 6 credit cards have annual fee lower than 1,000. Check list here

Some credit cards with minimal benefits are offered for nil or low annual fee. These includes Amazon Pay ICICI Credit Card and Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card, among others

19 Nov 2025 4:23 pm
Digital gold companies may approach government if Sebi declines calls for regulation

Two days after Sebi warned investors on 8 November that digital gold was an unregulated product, the India Bullion and Jewellery Association sent it a letter seeking regulations for the sector. However, Sebis track record on digital gold means companies are far from optimistic.

19 Nov 2025 3:12 pm
How to check your credit score and spot suspicious inquiries in your report

Regularly checking your credit score helps identify suspicious inquiries, correct reporting errors and safeguard against fraud while ensuring your credit accounts, limits and repayment history remain accurate for stronger financial eligibility.

19 Nov 2025 3:12 pm
ALL Accor+ Explorer membership: Gold Elite, free nights, 30% dining Should you take it?

For an Rs. 19,499 annual fee, the ALL Accor+ Explorer membership provides benefits like 2 Stay Plus nights, Gold Elite status, a discount of 30% on dining, 15% on drinks, 15% on stays, up to 50% on Red Hot Rooms, etc.

19 Nov 2025 2:49 pm
Movie sequels, new show seasons struggle for audiences as production costs rise, actors demand higher fees

While sequels and web show seasons generate long-term content, they come with escalating costs. Box office struggles and slowing OTT subscriber growth challenge the reliance on established franchises and highlight the need for creative evolution.

19 Nov 2025 1:51 pm
Mint Explainer | Why India's CEA is pushing for power transmission asset monetization

The CEA says a well-planned asset monetization programme could be a source of resource mobilization for capital expenditure in the power transmission space.

19 Nov 2025 1:15 pm
How to stop money fights before they start: A 5-step plan for couples

In India, 46 lakh weddings are set from November to mid-December. Couples should openly discuss finances to avoid future conflicts. Experts emphasize understanding each other's financial habits, and planning budgets together for a harmonious financial life.

19 Nov 2025 11:57 am
Ayurvedic hospitalization: Why insurers push backand how to win claims

Ayurvedic treatment claims face closer scrutiny from insurers due to cost and necessity concerns. To increase approval chances, patients should provide detailed medical documentation, minimize hospital stays, and select accredited facilities. 

19 Nov 2025 11:36 am
Want to build wealth like successful investors? These five habits may help

Wealth is often created not by constant action, but by resisting the urge to tinker every time the market sneezes. Unlike stock tips, these behaviours can be adopted by anyone, no matter their income or portfolio size.

19 Nov 2025 10:45 am
From France to Russia, where else can students from India go for their higher education, amid loss of charm for US

Overseas students enrolment in the US falls 7%, there are several other countries including Russia, Poland and France which Indian students can explore aside from the US.

19 Nov 2025 10:33 am
Ola, Ather close in on profit playbook of Hero, TVS and Bajaj Auto

During their latest quarterly earnings calls, both Ola and Ather highlighted their improving unit economics, with gross margins close to the levels of the ICE manufacturers. However, the operating margin picture still differs sharply.

19 Nov 2025 5:30 am
Innovation, capital flows on agenda as Sitharaman meets industry leaders

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman held pre-budget consultations with representatives from capital markets, startups, and manufacturing sectors. Discussions focused on innovation, capital access, job creation, and lowering Securities Transaction Tax.

18 Nov 2025 9:10 pm
Year-end is just around the corner: Here are 5 money rules you must follow in 2026

Every year, it's essential to review and update your investment portfolio to ensure that you're on track to achieve your financial goals.

18 Nov 2025 8:48 pm
What are ESG mutual funds and should you invest in them? It's more than helping save the planet

ESG funds not yet widely popular tend to invest in companies based on their performance in environmental, social, and governance criteria. We share reasons for investing in them. 

18 Nov 2025 5:36 pm
Opportunity and threat: How AI is upending the lucrative consultancy industry

Artificial intelligence has put consultancies in a quandary. They are expanding their teams because of AI-driven demandwhile being questioned on how much of their own work has been done by bots.

18 Nov 2025 5:17 pm
Mint Explainer: Will vertical property cards be a game-changer for flat owners?

Currently, Maharashtra's land records don't include the name of individual flat owners and their share in the building's or housing society's land, giving rise to disputes and making it harder to mortgage, sell, or inherit a flat. That's set to change soon.

18 Nov 2025 5:00 pm
Personal loan tenure: How it impacts EMI, interest costs and borrowing decisions

A personal loan tenure outlines the repayment period and influences EMIs and total interest. Understanding the tenure helps borrowers choose suitable terms based on budget, credit profile, financial goals and repayment flexibility.

18 Nov 2025 4:18 pm
AI content floods OTT platforms, but monetization still a puzzle

The rise of AI-generated content on streaming platforms is met with hesitance from advertisers regarding monetization. Currently, ad-supported models dominate, with potential for hybrid strategies in the future. Brands are exploring their fit based on audience engagement and content nature.

18 Nov 2025 4:03 pm
Mutual Funds: Why stepping up your SIPs is crucial for achieving your financial goals

Mutual funds: One of the fastest ways to meet financial goals is to gradually increase the SIP amount every year or every fixed interval say every two years or so.

18 Nov 2025 3:58 pm
Should I make a Will in the city of my origin or where I have assets?

Stamp duty is not payable on a Will, and therefore, this is not a relevant consideration in choosing where to make a Will.

18 Nov 2025 3:29 pm
Specialized investment funds: What should investors keep in mind?

SIFs are allowed to have short or sell positions in derivatives of stocks not in the portfolio.

18 Nov 2025 3:14 pm
Panel flags China risks in biotechs, quantum, legacy chips, Taiwan

The report comes after China pressured the U.S. by cutting exports of rare-earth minerals critical to autos, semiconductors and military equipment.

18 Nov 2025 2:50 pm
Effective ways to improve a credit score of 657 and achieve better loan approvals and financial stability

A credit score of 657 reflects moderate risk, but it can be improved with timely repayments, low credit utilisation, regular credit report checks, limited applications, and disciplined financial habits for long-term growth.

18 Nov 2025 1:44 pm
Prepay the loan or start investing? Young professionals face a tough money choice

Young professionals often struggle between speeding up education loan repayment and starting investments. Heres how to decide based on interest rates, tax breaks, cash flow and financial stability.

18 Nov 2025 1:15 pm
Credit Card EMIs explained: What you need to know before converting your next purchase

Credit card EMI helps spread big purchases into fixed monthly instalments, outlining benefits, costs, tenure options and key considerations for managing repayments effectively with smart financial planning.

18 Nov 2025 10:48 am
ELSS to RBI bonds: What really happens to locked-in money after holder's death

Following V. Panda's death, his parents inherited his assets, but two tax-saving mutual fund investments totaling 675,000 are inaccessible due to a lock-in period. This highlights the importance of understanding lock-in rules for financial planning.

18 Nov 2025 10:13 am
Keeping ICE alive: Automakers seek leeway on clean cars as watchdogs call foul

The Society for Indian Automobile Manufacturers or Siam has asked the government to increase the super-credit value for EVs to four vehicles from three in the final rules, and stay with two vehicles for hybrids, according to two executives familiar with the discussions.

18 Nov 2025 5:50 am
From growth to guardrails: Why NBFCs are reining in loans to MSMEs

India's non-bank lenders, like Bajaj Finance and IIFL Finance, are slowing MSME loan growth due to rising credit risks and bad debts. They are shifting focus to secured lending and tighter underwriting amid external shocks, particularly from US tariffs impacting small businesses.

18 Nov 2025 5:30 am
EPFO: How can you delink incorrect member ID from UAN? Here's a step-by-step guide

We provide a step-by-step guide to explain the process of delinking the incorrect member ID from the universal account number. However, if the employer has filed an ECR on incorrect ID, then this process of delinking cannot be done.

17 Nov 2025 9:52 pm
What is 45-day interest-free period and how does it benefit credit card holders?

Most credit cards offer up to 45 days of an interest-free period to cardholders to pay their dues. We explain how it works.    

17 Nov 2025 8:10 pm
For NRIs, what is the tax treatment on pre-IPO share sales?

How pre-IPO investments are taxed once listed, and whether NRIs must obtain an assessing officers clearance before selling unlisted sharesyour key capital-gains and compliance questions answered.

17 Nov 2025 4:43 pm
Govt weighs interest, penalty to make MSME clients pay up dues on time

Currently, the penalty and interest accrual only come into effect after an MSME reports a payment delay

17 Nov 2025 4:39 pm
OTT platforms bet big on regional originals. But is viewership catching up?

Regional Indian language web shows and movies are gaining traction in OTT budgets, with significant viewership for titles like Suzhal and Kerala Crime Files. However, Hindi originals still dominate viewership.

17 Nov 2025 3:59 pm
757 credit score: What to do now to stay in the top bracket? Experts weigh in

A 757 credit score reflects strong financial discipline and reliability, enabling better loan offers and premium credit cards while highlighting key strategies to maintain excellent credit health and borrowing power.

17 Nov 2025 2:48 pm
When AQI crosses 400, its not just a health crisisbut a financial one too

Toxic air is no longer only a health hazardit is driving up insurance claims, household medical costs and financial stress for families. The next wave of personal finance must be climate-conscious.

17 Nov 2025 1:37 pm
Kotak811 Super.Money credit card launched for users with no credit score. Details here

Kotak811 super.money credit card is a lifetime free card that helps you build a credit score and report, while also enjoying cashbacks on various transactions. 

17 Nov 2025 1:37 pm
How freelancers can avoid losing up to 7% of income from global clients

For every dollar a client sends, multiple entitiesbanks, intermediaries and payment processorsclaim their cuts for facilitating the transfer.

17 Nov 2025 1:28 pm
Gold isn't an investment. It's insurance for your rupee.

Buying gold isn't about earning returns, it's about insuring yourself against global monetary instability that directly erodes the rupees purchasing power, giving you a hedge that transcends borders when currencies weaken worldwide.

17 Nov 2025 1:06 pm
Dark side of personal loans: THIS is how you can avoid predatory lenders

Personal loans: Borrowers must avoid getting lured by instant loan providers which promise a loan in 20 minutes or so  

17 Nov 2025 12:08 pm
Indias music stardom has moved from film sets to feeds

As Bollywoods music pipeline slows and streaming takes over, indie musicians like Anumita Nadesan and Anuv Jain are finding fame through Reels, loyal fan communities and digital-first strategies not film songs.

17 Nov 2025 11:32 am
THESE credit cards offer tempting deals for those who love to travel & eat out

Some banks offer co-branded credit cards which allow users to claim discounts at a few select hotels and airlines.

17 Nov 2025 10:41 am
Indian oil companies sign first-ever LPG deal with US for 10% annual imports, announces Hardeep Singh Puri

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced that Indian public sector oil companies have signed a one-year agreement to import liquefied petroleum gas from the United States, marking a historic first for India's LPG market.

17 Nov 2025 10:39 am
In Indias car labs, Chinese models are the new benchmark

As the Indian automotive industry shifts its focus, companies are now benchmarking against Chinese models, which excel in electric vehicle technology and user experience. This change highlights the competitive edge of Chinese automakers, who offer affordable luxury features and advanced technology.

17 Nov 2025 6:00 am
Entertainment companies diversify as OTT growth slows

Media firms diversify as theatrical growth slows. Abundantia and Balaji Telefilms explore AI, astrology apps, and live events to engage audiences and boost revenue.

17 Nov 2025 5:57 am
Attention pensioners! As life certificate deadline nears check how to download digital copy, FAQs & more

As the life certificate submission for pensioners deadline nears, we bring you a step-by-step guide on how to download a digital copy of your Jeevan Pramaan Patra, deadline date, answer FAQs and other details.

16 Nov 2025 11:04 pm
Bank holidays next week: When are banks closed from 17-23 November? Check here

Bank holiday next week: According to the RBI calendar, banks across India will be shut two days this week Saturday, 22 November and Sunday, 23 November. On all other days, banking operations will remain open as usual.

16 Nov 2025 7:35 am
When companies that have never made money come calling for your savings

An analysis of nine high-profile 'digital' IPOs over the last three years shows that six are still below the issue price, and most are deeply unprofitable. 

16 Nov 2025 7:00 am
NUCFDC to urge RBI to allow small UCBs to offer digital services

Under RBI regulations, only banks with a net worth of more than 50 crore are allowed to offer digital services and internet banking facilities.

16 Nov 2025 7:00 am