September saw record spending on credit cards and a surge in new card additions. Festivals and tax cuts fueled domestic consumption. Total monthly card spends exceeded ₹2.16 lakh crore, a significant year-on-year increase. E-commerce spending was particularly strong. This trend is expected to continue into October with ongoing festive promotions and discounts.
Goldman Sachs’ India bets: 8 stocks rally up to 85% in CY26; one new addition
Goldman Sachs’ India equity portfolio fell 6% in CY26 amid mixed stock performance. While 18 stocks declined sharply, eight delivered strong gains, led by GNG