Company says big pay package will spur greater effort from CEO The company has argued that a mammoth pay package for its chief executive, if approved, will motivate the CEO to increase focus and effort on the business. Executives presented the plan as a long-term incentive tied to ambitious performance targets. What the proposal includes … Read more
The latest philanthropy data for 2025 shows a sharp rise in large-scale giving across India. A total of 191 philanthropists together donated ₹10,380 crore — an increase of 85% compared with three years ago. Behind the headline number is a growing group of individuals and families making gifts of more than ₹100 crore each, reshaping … Read more
Owning several credit cards can be an advantage — but only when you manage them. Done well, multiple cards can boost your credit profile by improving credit utilisation, building a reliable repayment history, and strengthening your credit mix. Handled poorly, they can trigger high interest charges, missed payments and a lower credit score. How multiple … Read more
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu recently said the government will soon unveil India’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Policy, and highlighted the country’s strong potential to become a global leader in SAF production. The move signals a major step in India’s push to decarbonise aviation while creating new industrial and rural opportunities. Why SAF … Read more
Bharti Airtel stock slips after Singtel sells 0.8% stake Shares of Bharti Airtel fell sharply, dropping about 4.46% on the Sensex after Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel) announced the sale of roughly 0.8% of the company. The stake was divested for around ₹10,353 crore (about SGD 1.5 billion). What the transaction involved Seller: Singtel Stake sold: ~0.8% … Read more
Why a strong credit mix matters Your credit score reflects not just whether you pay on time, but how you handle different kinds of borrowing. A balanced mix of loans (installment credit) and credit cards (revolving credit) signals to lenders that you can manage both long-term obligations and flexible credit lines. That diversity can improve … Read more
Rupee slips as global risk-off mood and strong dollar weigh The rupee weakened today, pressured by a global risk-off sentiment and a firm US dollar. Markets moved cautiously as investors sought safer assets, leaving emerging-market currencies like the rupee vulnerable. Key drivers behind the fall Strong US dollar: A firmer dollar reduced demand for riskier … Read more
HDFC Bank offers up to 10,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy points HDFC Bank is running a limited-time bonus points campaign for holders of the Marriott Bonvoy HDFC Bank Credit Card. Cardmembers who spend up to Rs. 2.5 lakh on the card between 1 October and 30 November 2025 can earn up to 10,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy … Read more
The Indian rupee slipped as traders pointed to intense selling in domestic equity markets and a rise in crude oil prices overseas. Forex participants said these twin pressures have weighed on the currency, prompting investors to reassess short-term positions. What pushed the rupee lower Two main forces are at work. First, heavy selling in equities … Read more
Mahindra and Mahindra exits RBL Bank with healthy profit Mahindra and Mahindra has sold its entire 3.53% stake in RBL Bank for ₹678 crore, booking a gain of about 62.5%. The move comes as Emirates NBD plans a roughly $3 billion acquisition of a majority stake in the bank, a deal that would be one … Read more