Credit card profits are shrinking for Indian banks as spending rises. Customers now use cards more for payments than borrowing, reducing interest income. Interest-bearing balances have significantly fallen as a percentage of total card spending. This trend is impacting major lenders like HDFC Bank and SBI Cards. Analysts predict further profit margin declines in the coming years.
Global bond slump looks painful, but its nothing like the 2022 rout
Global bond markets are experiencing a selloff, though less severe than four years ago. Current yield increases are smaller, providing some market reassurance and new
September 3, 2026