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Pay Bills, Earn Flight Points: Is It Worth It?
A new app lets you earn IndiGo airline reward points when you pay credit card bills and utilities. You get 1 BluChip per ₹1,000 paid, up to ₹1,000 worth monthly. Here's whether it's actually useful.
Personal Finance News in CNBCTV18, Personal Finance Latest News, Personal Finance News62% Investors Follow Finfluencers: Your Money at Risk?
SEBI's AI tool Project Sudarsan has flagged over 20,000 fake or misleading investment posts on social media since late 2025. With 6 in 10 investors admitting finfluencers shape their money choices, here's how to protect yourself from financial misinformation.
mint - money5 Fintech IPOs Coming: Should You Invest?
A fresh wave of fintech startups — including lending apps and investment platforms — are heading to India's stock market. Before you apply for their IPOs, here's what every middle-class investor must know.
Inc42 MediaAadhaar Biometric Lock: Secure Your ID in 3 Steps
The official Aadhaar app now has over 4 crore users. It lets you lock your fingerprints and face ID so nobody can misuse your biometrics for loans, SIM cards, or bank access without your permission.
Wealth-Economic TimesLive Near a Toll? Digital Pass Cuts Your Daily Bill
NHAI's RajmargYatra app now lets commuters living near toll plazas buy a Digital Local Pass online. This can save regular highway users hundreds of rupees monthly — no more queues or cash payments at the booth.
mint - moneyAadhaar App: 5 Services Protecting Your Identity Now
The official Aadhaar app now has 4 crore users and lets you update your mobile number, address, and email, lock your biometrics, and carry a digital ID — no UIDAI office visit needed.
Personal Finance News in CNBCTV18, Personal Finance Latest News, Personal Finance NewsLPG on Instamart: Is Your Cylinder Price the Same?
Swiggy's Instamart has partnered with HPCL to deliver LPG cylinders on-demand in Bengaluru. Sounds convenient — but is the price, subsidy, and safety the same as your regular booking? Here's what you need to know.
Personal Finance News in CNBCTV18, Personal Finance Latest News, Personal Finance News140 vs 1600 Numbers: Is Your Bank Call a Scam?
TRAI and Truecaller are fighting over how to label calls from 140 and 1600 number series. Here's what it means for you: telling a real bank call from a scammer just got harder.
Inc42 Media1600 Calls Can't Be Blocked: Is Your Phone Safe?
TRAI says calls from 1600 number series — used for transactional alerts like bank OTPs and delivery updates — cannot be blocked even if you are on the DND registry. Only 140-series promotional calls can be stopped via DND registration.
NDTV Profit - LatestAadhaar Email Update: Protect Your ₹ Alerts in 3 Steps
UIDAI now lets you link or update your email ID on Aadhaar directly from your phone. No centre visit needed. This matters because your Aadhaar is tied to your bank account, loans, and tax records — and real-time alerts keep fraudsters out.
NDTV Profit - LatestNew Aadhaar App Replaces mAadhaar: Is Your ID Safe?
UIDAI is shutting down the mAadhaar app and launching a new Aadhaar app with face-based login, QR sharing, and a lock feature to protect your identity from misuse.
Personal Finance News in CNBCTV18, Personal Finance Latest News, Personal Finance NewsLost Lounge Access? 3 Cards That Still Give It Free
Many credit cards are quietly removing free airport lounge access. But some cards and new fintech programs still offer it free — here's how to make sure you're not paying for something you could get at no cost.
Wealth-Economic TimesMeta Buys Into CRED: Is Your Finance Data Safe?
Meta has invested $900 million into CRED, valuing it at $4.5 billion. CRED founder Kunal Shah moves to WhatsApp. Here's what this corporate shake-up could mean for your CRED account, rewards, and financial privacy.
Inc42 MediaNew Aadhaar App 2026: Is Your mAadhaar Data Safe?
UIDAI has launched a new Aadhaar app to replace mAadhaar. It gives you better privacy controls and stronger data security. You do not need to move your data manually — but you should update the app to stay protected.
mint - moneyCashback Cards: Earn While You Spend Daily
Cashback credit cards reward you every time you swipe — on groceries, fuel, bills, and online shopping. Unlike reward points that expire or confuse, cashback goes straight back into your pocket. For Indian middle-class families spending ₹20,000–₹40,000 a month, picking the right cashback card can quietly save thousands of rupees every year without changing how you live.
Wealth-Economic TimesBank Lockers Are Hard to Get — Here's What to Do
Most Indian bank branches don't have enough lockers for everyone who wants one. A fintech startup just raised ₹42 crore to build automated lockers in apartments and offices. This is a good time to understand your options for keeping valuables safe — and what rights you have if you already have a bank locker.
Inc42 MediaP2P Lending: High Returns — May 2026
Peer-to-peer lending lets you act like a bank — lending your money directly to borrowers through online platforms and earning interest rates much higher than FDs. But unlike a bank deposit, your money isn't insured. Before you invest, you need to understand exactly what you're signing up for.
mint - moneyPine Labs Buys Shopflo — Apr 2026
Pine Labs, one of India's biggest payment companies, is buying Shopflo — a startup that makes online checkout faster and smoother — for ₹88 crore. This deal signals that digital payments in India are booming, and better checkout technology could soon mean safer, faster, and more rewarding online shopping experiences for everyday Indians.
Inc42 MediaNew Gaming Rules: What Happens to Your Money
India's new online gaming rules, effective May 2025, create a clear divide between skill-based money games and regular e-sports. Platforms must now register with the government, follow user safety rules, and limit how they handle your deposits. If you play fantasy sports, rummy, or poker for real money, these rules directly affect your wallet and winnings.
mint - moneyUPI Charges in 2025: Will Your ₹0 Fee Last?
UPI payments remain free for regular users right now, but debate around merchant discount rates and platform sustainability keeps surfacing. Here's what it means for your daily digital payments and what to watch for.
NDTV Profit - LatestUPI Stays Free: What the 2026 Bill Means for You
A new 2026 tax bill sparked fears that UPI payments might get costlier. The Payments Council confirmed UPI stays free for consumers and small merchants. Here is what actually changed and what to watch.
Inc42 MediaUPI Charges Scare: Your Payments Stay Free in 2025?
The Finance Ministry confirmed that UPI payments for regular users will remain free. If MDR is introduced at all, it will only apply to merchants on large transactions — not to you when you pay via PhonePe, GPay, or BHIM.
Inc42 MediaNifty 50 ETFs: Are You Missing a ₹500 SIP Option?
ETFs are exchange-traded funds that track an index like Nifty 50. They cost less than regular mutual funds, trade like stocks, and are now attracting lakhs of Indian middle-class investors looking for simple, low-cost market exposure.
Personal Finance News in CNBCTV18, Personal Finance Latest News, Personal Finance News2-Day Dividend Delay? Company Owes You ₹50K Fine
Indian law requires companies to move declared dividends into a separate bank account within 5 days. A recent ROC ruling fined a company ₹50,000 for missing this by just 2 days — meaning your dividend rights have real legal teeth.
taxguruinAI Reads Your Mutual Fund Portfolio — Worth Trusting?
AI-powered tools can now pull your mutual fund data and give personalised analysis in minutes. But before you trust a machine with your investments, here is what every Indian SIP investor needs to know.
Latest Money & Banking, Financial News Today - news | The HinduBusinessLineLIC OFS Opens for Retail: Get 5% Discount?
The government is selling its LIC shares through an OFS. Institutional investors already subscribed 3.32 times over. Retail investors get to bid on Day 2 — often at a 5% discount to the floor price set by Day 1.
NDTV Profit - LatestGovt Sells 6.54% LIC Stake: Should You Buy?
The Indian government is selling a 6.54% stake in LIC through an OFS, expected to raise over ₹31,000 crore. If you hold LIC shares or are thinking of buying, here is what this means for your investment.
Latest Money & Banking, Financial News Today - news | The HinduBusinessLineMarket Surges ₹2.51L Cr: Is Your SIP Winning?
Nine of India's top 10 most valued companies saw their total market value jump by ₹2.51 lakh crore. If you hold SIPs or mutual funds in large-cap or bluechip schemes, your portfolio probably moved up too. Here's what this rally means for your money.
NDTV Profit - Latest74% Indians Now Borrow: Is Your Credit Ready?
India's credit market has exploded — from 34% of eligible borrowers in 2017 to 74% in 2026. Women, young professionals, and people in smaller cities are leading this shift. If you haven't checked your credit profile lately, now is the time.
mint - moneyUPI Now Works in UAE: Book Travel in 3 Taps?
Indian tourists can now use UPI to pay for experiences in the UAE, including major attractions. This is part of a growing push to make UPI work internationally so you avoid costly forex card fees abroad.
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