Credit weighs less on cards with RBI tightening norms
Credit card outstandings, despite fewer delinquencies, fell to 4.7% of total retail loans in October 2025, from 5% a year earlier, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data showed. Growth in outstanding credit card balances within total retail loans slowed sharply to 7.7% in October 2025, from 16.9% a year earlier.
1Point1 Solutions to acquire Costa Rica BPM firm Netcom
1Point1 Solutions is set to acquire Costa Rica-based Netcom Business Contact Center for approximately ₹300 crore by March 2026. This strategic move aims to nearly double 1Point1’s FY27 revenue, expand its AI-driven BPM services into the Americas, and enhance its domain expertise in financial services.
Will weddings, travel drive India’s hotel sector to new heights in H2 FY26?
India’s hotel sector anticipates a strong rebound in the latter half of the fiscal year. Average room rates are expected to drive growth, with revenue per available room projected to increase. Key hotel stocks like Chalet Hotels, Indian Hotels, and Lemon Tree Hotels show promising upside. Major events and conferences will boost demand, particularly in […]
Silver’s record rally continues, analysts see further 20% upside by Q1 2026
Silver’s record-breaking rally continues, driven by strong investor demand and supply pressures, with analysts predicting a further 20% surge in early 2026. Tight physical supply in key markets, coupled with rising ETF investments and increasing industrial demand, are pushing prices higher. China’s potential export restrictions could further tighten the market.