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Fewer Cards, Not Riskier Borrowers: TransUnion CIBIL CEO Bhavesh Jain On India’s Credit Card Slowdown
In this week’s The Core Report: Weekend Edition, Jain explains that credit card delinquencies appear higher due to fewer new cards being issued. Consumer awareness has improved, with many actively comparing credit card and personal loan options —indicating a maturing credit culture.
Pahalgam Attacks Add Yet Another Layer Of Uncertainty To India’s Woes
India’s response to the attacks only adds to the trade and economic uncertainty unleashed by US president Donald Trump’s crude attempts to make America great again.
India’s Tariffs Didn’t Stop Other Car Makers, What’s Stalling Tesla?
The latest comments by company CFO Vaibhav Taneja make one wonder, is tariff really Tesla’s biggest problem in India?
The US Student Visa Crackdown Has Turned Study Dreams Into A Legal And Financial Gamble
Trump’s second term is triggering visa cancellations, OPT threats, and rising student loan risks, forcing Indian households to rethink the value of a U.S. degree.
Trust That’s Baked Into Tech
In a country where paperwork often weighs more than the actual product you’re buying, blockchain offers a system that doesn’t need “trust” because it’s designed to be trustworthy.
Textile Hub Tiruppur Wary Of Tariff Gains, Seeks Govt Safeguards
Most US buyers are bargaining, asking exporters to bear a part of the tariff burden, even as reports say that they might gain from redirected orders from other countries.
Governance Gaps And Tax Scrutiny Are Catching Up With India’s Startup Hype
From BluSmart’s collapse to scrutiny of Paytm and Byju’s, trust is fraying. Tax authorities are now probing foreign inflows, further tightening the system.
Reinventing Again And Again: Mercedes-Benz India CEO Santosh Iyer On Catching Up With EV Boom And India Strategy
In this week’s The Core Report: Weekend Edition, Iyer spoke about the changing Indian consumer, why people are opting for EVs and how the company is constantly looking for localisation, including in India, to keep costs in check.
‘Ship Has Sailed’: Rashesh Shah Of Edelweiss On Banking And Why He Isn’t Keen On A Licence
Becoming a bank would have been an exciting opportunity ten years back, according to Shah. The golden ticket of receiving a banking licence doesn’t hold the same appeal anymore
‘First, Do the Homework’ Say Experts As India Eyes Small Aircraft Manufacturing
India’s ambition to build its own regional aircraft is bold, but without clear data, realistic planning, and sustainable demand, experts fear it could be more dream than deliverable.
Smart Contracts: The New Code Word
A smart contract is a bunch of code written on a blockchain, which executes as soon as certain conditions are fulfilled.
Behind India’s Credit Card Spending Surge: Young Borrowers, Rising Defaults
Despite record-high credit card debt and rising NPAs, experts say the situation isn’t alarming—yet. But regulators are tightening norms amid repayment stress.
