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Various loyalty programs, such as frequent flyer programs (FFPs) of airlines and hotel loyalty programs, offer points transfer bonuses from time to time. These offers are in partnership with banks, wherein credit cardholders can transfer their reward points to the loyalty program and get additional bonus points. Maharaja Club, the frequent flyer program of Air India, has come up with a similar offer. Club Maharaja is offering up to a 50% bonus for converting credit card reward points into Maharaja Points. In this article, we will look at the details of this offer and whether you should avail it.What is the…

Credit cards are crucial for Indians, offering easy access to credit and helping build a strong credit history. The total number of credit cards in India is projected to grow and reach 200 million by FY28-29, growing at a CAGR of 15% according to a report by PwC.Over the last five to six years the credit card industry has doubled its issuances and this trend is expected to continue. Still, credit card usage has declined due to the popularity of UPI and less lucrative reward programs.Also Read | What’s the catch? Why banks keep pushing credit cards on youRegular, responsible…

As India’s household debt continues to grow, many consumers are faced with a pressing financial question: whether to pay off debt or invest their extra cash?This dilemma is particularly pertinent in today’s economic backdrop, where issues such as: interest rates, repayment terms and potential investment returns play extremely important roles. That is why it is crucial to first clearly understand the terms and conditions of your debt. Apart from the same the following aspects are also required to be taken into consideration:First focus on your financial situationBefore making a decision, it’s essential to assess and understand your financial situation thoroughly.…

Taiwan started anti-dumping probes into beer and certain steel products from China, adding to a string of measures targeting Chinese exports by trade partners around the world. Officials will start investigating whether some hot-rolled and flat-rolled steel products from China harm the domestic industry due to unfair competition, the Finance Ministry in Taipei said in a statement on Tuesday. Beer made in China will also be the subject of an inquiry, according to a separate statement from the ministry, which said the beverage has been exported to Taiwan at artificially low prices, hurting the domestic industry. The probes add to…

BOBCARD, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bank of Baroda, has come up with a host of offers and exclusive discounts on its credit cards across top e-commerce platforms, including Amazon, Flipkart, Reliance Digital, Croma, MakeMyTrip, Air India, and more for ‘International Women’s Day’. The offers will be available till March 31.“Shoppers using their BOBCARD credit cards can enjoy unmatched discounts and special deals across various categories, including fashion, travel, decor, automobile, electronics, and entertainment. These exclusive credit card offers are designed to cater to the diverse needs and aspirations of modern women, providing an excellent opportunity to turn shopping wish lists…

Silicon valley tech giant Meta has launched its limited edition Ray-Ban x Coperni glasses at the Paris Fashion Week, the company said in a statement on its blog on March 10.The wearble made its appearance on the runway of the Coperni Fall Winter 25 Show at the Paris Fashion Week in the French capital. We take a look at the design features, price, tech and other details of the Ray-Ban Meta x Coperni Limited Editions glasses.Limited Edition Glasses: Blending Fashion x TechWith only a limited number — 3,600 pairs — to be sold, the Ray-Ban Meta x Coperni glasses have…

A cargo ship crashed into an oil tanker off the UK’s east coast, causing fires, a jet-fuel spill, and leaving one person missing in one of the most significant maritime disasters near the country in many years.  The crew of the tanker Stena Immaculate “are safe and accounted for, with no reported injuries,” ship manager Crowley said in a statement on X. The mariners earlier abandoned the vessel after multiple explosions, and it remains unclear how much fuel was spilled after at least one tank ruptured. One crew member on container ship Solong was still missing and the search for…

BEIJING, – Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng sees humanoid robots as a long-term project and is considering large investments that could go up to 100 billion yuan , state media reported its CEO as saying on Monday. CEO He Xiaopeng said on the sidelines of the annual parliamentary session that while the company’s current investment could be considered conservative given how it was in the early stages of entering the sector, it was ready to invest much more, the Securities Times reported. “Xpeng has been working in the humanoid robot industry for five years, may continue to be in the…

Elon Musk stated on Monday in an interview with Fox Business that he is running his businesses “with great difficulty” while working with the Trump administration.His comments came after Tesla shares dropped to a five-month low.Tesla Inc. saw its biggest decline in over four years, continuing its downward trend in 2025 as Wall Street grows increasingly worried about demand for the company’s electric vehicles. As a result, Tesla lost $130 billion in market value during a broad selloff, leaving its shares at their lowest point since October.Musk’s prominent position as the public face of DOGE is starting to impact the…

Fintech startup Perfios, which provides financial data analysis software, said on Monday it has acquired artificial intelligence (AI)-based debt collection company CreditNirvana for an undisclosed sum.This is the Bengaluru-based company’s second acquisition in just over a month, after it purchased financial crime management firm Clari5 in February to bolster its fraud detection capabilities.“This acquisition is a natural extension of our strategy, and it helps strengthen us from a full-stack tech-first solution perspective,” Perfios chief executive officer (CEO) Sabyasachi Goswami told Mint.CreditNirvana uses AI to predict and pre-empt delinquencies while simultaneously automating the entire debt collections lifecycle through their products. Founded…