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Should you refinance your car loan? Here's when switching may save you money
Considering refinancing your car loan? It could result in lower monthly payments and more favorable interest rates. Yet, it's essential to meticulously review any associated costs involved in switching. Extending the loan term may largely increase your total interest expenses down the line. Before making a move, ensure that any financial benefits are significant. Remember to compare the complete interest obligations, not just the monthly installments.
Ebix and NSDL Payments Bank cross one crore registrations Under MSRTC NCMC Programmes.
Over one crore NCMC RuPay smartcards were registered in five months. These cards now serve MSRTC concessional passengers across Maharashtra's villages. The digital passes replace old paper systems, improving verification and reducing misuse. This initiative aligns with Prime Minister Modi's Digital India 'One Nation, One Card' vision. Future plans include retail payments and integration with metro and water transport.
The AI pilot era is ending. Now enterprises are worrying about the bill, says Snowflake
As companies deploy AI across more users and workloads, Snowflake says attention is shifting to token costs, model choice, spending controls and returns.
Warren Buffett: If past data told you the future, the Forbes 400 would comprise librarians; beware of geeks bearing formulas
Everybody had run to cash and government bonds, and everybody agreed it was the sensible thing to do. Warren Buffett called it the third bubble of the decade. His reasoning starts somewhere unexpected.
Medium-term investing: You cannot remove the risk; try to get the odds in your favour. 5 large-caps with upside potential of up to 25%
The mood has improved, but it is too early to give the all-clear. There is still an element of uncertainty in the market. At a time like this, the answer is not to stay out of the market, and it is not to jump in with both feet either. It is to invest carefully; in the kind of companies that can handle whatever the next few months can bring.
For MSMEs, compliance is becoming a test of operational readiness, not just paperwork
MSMEs often have filings in place, but they struggle with contractor compliance, licence renewals, workplace safety, and inspection readiness. The bigger risk lies in the widening gap between compliance reported at headquarters and conditions at plants, warehouses and contractor sites, says Rishi Agrawal, Co-founder & CEO, TeamLease RegTech.
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Small-cap stocks: Quantitative and qualitative – or nothing: 5 small-caps from different sectors with upside potential of up to 31%
What is the best time to buy stocks? The answer: Any time. That is, if you are buying good companies at cheap or reasonable valuations. The problem: Even after all the corrections, valuations are not cheap. So, look carefully at the company. If the business is good and the management has a track record, go with that. Do not go by the mood that the Nifty and Sensex create. Small-caps, in particular, have seen a lot of volatility. And now is exactly the time when this kind of discipline is most useful.
For investors with some patience: 6 mid-cap stocks from different sectors with upside potential of up to 20%
The world is facing challenges and India is no different. The fact is that, in today’s world, managements that have lived through such crises and emerged with a stronger business deserve closer attention. Their performance is less likely to be the product of a favourable cycle. Which is why one should not go by initial impressions.
These large- and mid-cap stocks can give more than 25% return in 1 year, according to analysts
The price of crude oil is down again despite the escalating tensions in the Gulf region. That augurs well for markets. This does not mean that corrections will not happen; they will. But, largely, they will have a lesser probability of turning into a secular bearish trend as has happened in the past. Mind you, we are using the word probability. Why?
Why are more people wrapping their wallets in aluminum foil to help block wireless theft
Many modern wallets contain wirelessly readable items like identification cards. These chips can transmit unique identification numbers over significant distances. Aluminum foil can block these radio waves, acting as a basic shield. Enhanced driver's licenses and passport cards pose higher risks for data transmission. Protecting your entire wallet as a unit is a practical security measure.
Paytm attracts more Gen Z users as its UPI payments growth outpaces industry
Paytm's app enhancements and AI features are attracting new Gen Z customers. The company's UPI payments business grew over double the industry rate. Consumer UPI Gross Transaction Value increased by forty-five percent year-on-year. Monthly Transacting Users also saw a rise of sixty lakh users. This growth contributed to another profitable quarter for Paytm.
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of up to 25%
Whether in business or the stock market, be ready for volatility. In today’s world, it can come for any reason and from anywhere. Also be ready to see underperformance in your portfolio. This could be sparked by sudden selling in some part of the emerging market purely because of a technical readjustment. And it could take place for the simple reason that, going forward, currency markets are going to see some adjustment. So, besides being cautious and selective, also be volatility-ready for quite some time.
The Project-Driven Organization
In an era when adaptability and innovation are paramount, organizations are recognizing the pivotal role of projects in driving success. In fact, we’ve already arrived at a moment when projects, not operations, are the primary engines of value creation. That shift has been underway for years, but it was catalyzed by the Covid pandemic, which compelled companies to set up new digital infrastructures, reconfigure supply chains, and offer new services at an unprecedented pace. This new project-centered reality will require leaders to fundamentally shift how they think about leadership and organizational design. They’ll have to break down silos, actively sponsor strategic initiatives, empower teams to make decisions, and ensure that resources and support are aligned with project priorities. To do that, they’ll need to pull eight key levers, which in combination will enable them to make the transition from a static, operations-centric model to a dynamic, project-powered one.
These 9 banking stocks have an upside potential of up to 28% in 1 year, according to analysts
It is always important to make a distinction between sentiment and real business. While sentiment can impact prices in the short term, it is business fundamentals that matter in the long term. And if they are turning structurally better, just ignore the noise on the street. The business updates for Q1 FY27 are probably a better guide. Check out Stock Reports Plus, powered by Refinitiv, for price targets of over 4,000 listed stocks along with detailed company analysis focusing on five key components, earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk, and price momentum, to generate standardised scores. SR+ Reports is a complimentary offering to ETPrime members.
Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 20%
Sentiment is a fickle thing and can change before you know it. And by the time you figure out why, the market would have moved on. So, while there is no doubt that more headwinds await the Indian economy, it is probably time to look beyond – at a few things that are not obvious. Our selected stocks for today depict a strong upward trajectory in their overall average score which is based on five key pillars: Earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk, and price momentum. This implies that there has been a significant improvement in their market outlook in the given time frame.
Google Cloud’s big India AI bet; Swiggy crosses key ownership threshold
Google Cloud is supercharging its India bet with a local AI play and a potential manufacturing push. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Time to take selective risks? 5 small-caps from different sectors with upside potential of up to 35%
There are more than 3,000 small-caps stocks listed on the stock exchanges. Only a handful are actually worth looking at; and even fewer worth having in a portfolio. There is, however, another side to this. If you are able to buy the right small-cap stock, your returns will be very high. But if you get it wrong, the risk of capital erosion is ever-present.
People who order takeout several times a week aren't lazy: What psychology says about this common habit
People who order takeout several times a week aren't always avoiding cooking. Psychology suggests this habit can be linked to time management, decision fatigue, stress, convenience, and changing lifestyles. Ordering food may help people save mental energy, manage busy schedules, or seek comfort after long workdays. Understanding the reasons behind this behavior helps explain why many people choose takeout without it reflecting their motivation or personal discipline.
Indian exporters look beyond US, UK amid global uncertainties: PayPal's Abid Murshed
Indian MSMEs are shifting focus from initial sales to sustainable global growth, facing challenges in operational realities and cost competitiveness. PayPal's Abid Murshed highlights the importance of trust, seamless payments, and data-driven insights to overcome these hurdles and unlock emerging export opportunities beyond traditional markets.
India’s MSMEs are no longer digitising for compliance alone: Tally’s Tejas Goenka
As MSMEs accelerate their digital transformation journey, technology is becoming central to growth, efficiency, and resilience. Tejas Goenka shares how AI, connected ecosystems, and India-built software are reshaping the future of small business management.
Cashfree Payments launches new payment solution for software platforms
The solution aims to revolutionise the way software platforms like ERPs, CRMs, SaaS or billing platforms, provide payment experience to their end users.
Odisha govt ropes in Bandhan Bank for tourism department's payment solutions
Bandhan Bank will be providing Point of Sale (PoS) machines to Odisha Tourism Development Corporation to facilitate card payments by tourists. The financial terms were not revealed.
Easebuzz gets in-principle approval from RBI for Payment Aggregation Authorization
Easebuzz is a digital platform where businesses can include “technology-based solutions” which are integrated with payments so as to digitize collections with ease.
Payment solutions provider Innoviti raises $9.6 million funding led by FMO
In January, Innoviti raised Rs 80 crore in a mix of equity and debt from Trifecta Debt Fund, Patni Advisors, and Bessemer Venture Partners, besides a clutch of angel investors.
Paycraft accelerates growth, forays into MENA Region
PayCraft has developed solutions in accordance with the guidelines set by the Central Bank of UAE and Ministry of Labor, to help in the process of digitizing payroll card processing systems in that region with the introduction of WPS payroll card.
RBI to organise Smart Payments Hackathon
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday announced its first global hackathon 'HARBINGER 2021 – Innovation for Transformation' with the theme 'smarter digital payments'.
BOB Financial, Mastercard to launch QR on card programme to simplify digital payments
With the newly launched ConQR card programme, small businesses can use QR to make payments, while also enjoying the ability to receive payments with cost-efficient acceptance enablement costs and a simpler onboarding process.
Mastercard commits Rs 250 crores to support small businesses in India
To address the working capital gap for small businesses, Mastercard is working with large companies along with banks to introduce credit solutions and schemes that enable easy and fast availability of credit, ensure supply chain continuity, and bolster entrepreneurs’ financial resilience.
Airtel Payments Bank, Mastercard tie up for payment solutions for farmers, SMEs
Airtel Payments Bank and Mastercard will work together to create differentiated card solutions, including solutions for contact less payments via NFC (Near Field Communication) for customers and merchants.
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