Lenders issued around 820,000 new credit cards in December, the highest in four months, driven by increased spending during the wedding season. HDFC Bank and SBI Cards led with significant contributions. Despite stress in unsecured segments, credit card spending surged by nearly 11%, reaching ₹1.9 lakh crore.
Rupee declines first time in eight sessions as Brent oil prices rise above $112
On Thursday, the Indian rupee declined for the first time in eight trading sessions. This occurred even amid foreign portfolio investment inflows for the Jio