Author: Aruna Kaim

What is needed in the markets these days is realism. Not fear or gloom, but a clear-eyed acceptance of where things actually stand. Realism means not hoping for things facts do not support. It means accepting that the next few months may be difficult: that earnings may disappoint, and that prices may fall further. Crucially, it also means planning for such a scenario instead of just hoping that it will go away. When markets come under the kind of pressure they are experiencing these days, the bears don’t see fundamentals; it is all about selling. At this point in time,…

Apple Pay has officially launched in India, bringing tap-to-pay and digital checkout capabilities to Apple ecosystem users. However, because the service is rolling out in phases, eligibility depends strictly on your bank, card network, and hardware. 1. Bank and Card Eligibility At launch, Apple Pay support is strictly limited to Axis Bank: Supported Cards: Eligible Axis Bank Visa and Mastercard Credit Cards (such as Axis Flipkart, Magnus, Atlas, My Zone, Neo, etc.). What is NOT Supported Yet: Axis Bank Debit Cards Axis Bank RuPay Credit Cards Credit or debit cards from any other Indian bank (such as HDFC, ICICI, SBI,…

Google has officially brought the Google Fitbit Air to India. Following its global debut earlier this year, this screen-less fitness tracker is designed for users who want continuous health monitoring without the distraction of a display. Priced at ₹13,999, the Fitbit Air goes on sale starting October 2, 2026, through the Google Store, Flipkart, Croma, Reliance Digital, Vijay Sales, and major retail partners across the country. Google is also offering a ₹1,000 cashback via select bank discounts. Key Features and Specifications Screen-Free Design: A minimalist, pebble-style tracker built for continuous, distraction-free wear. It supports interchangeable bands, including the recycled-material Performance…

Urban Company is expanding its footprint in the smart home appliances market, refreshing its top-of-the-line water purifier lineup with the Native M3 Pro. Priced at ₹26,999, this premium RO purifier brings a host of quality-of-life upgrades—most notably a stainless steel tank, a sleek dot-matrix display, and a 3-year unconditional warranty and filter life. Key Specifications Purification Technology: 10-stage RO + UV + Alkaline + DualFlow Mineraliser with copper charge Storage Tank: 6-litre stainless steel tank equipped with UV light Water Recovery Rate: 60% Smart & Display Features: Built-in power backup, real-time TDS and water usage tracking via the Urban Company…

WhatsApp has officially begun rolling out a comprehensive suite of parental controls globally, with availability expanding to users in India over the coming days. Designed to make the platform safer for teenagers, the new features give parents greater oversight over privacy configurations, contact connections, and AI interactions—all while maintaining WhatsApp’s core end-to-end encryption for personal messages and calls. Key Features of WhatsApp Parental Controls Privacy Controls & Approvals: Parents can set restrictions on who can view their teen’s profile photo and who can add them to groups. Any attempts by the teen to modify these settings require approval via a…

Cricketing icon Virat Kohli has frequently been spotted using a strikingly slim smartphone, notably appearing with the device in a recent gym selfie shared on Instagram. Moving away from the heavier Pro and Pro Max line-ups, Kohli appears to favor Apple’s ultra-thin flagship: the iPhone Air. Alongside other prominent figures like Rohit Sharma and Akash Ambani, Kohli seems drawn to a handset that prioritizes featherlight portability without sacrificing flagship-tier internals. Apple iPhone Air: Key Specifications Design & Build: Measuring just 5.6mm thick and weighing 165 grams, the phone features a durable Grade 5 titanium frame with Ceramic Shield 2 protection…

The Asus ExpertBook P3 (2026) arrives at a time when rising component costs make buying a dependable business laptop an expensive endeavor. Priced starting around ₹82,500, the ExpertBook P3 aims to buck this trend by offering robust processing power and exceptional upgradeability without a luxury price tag. Tested here in its configuration featuring the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H, 16GB DDR5 RAM, and a 512GB NVMe SSD, the laptop makes calculated trade-offs to keep costs under control. Key Specifications at a Glance Display: 14-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS anti-glare display, 60Hz refresh rate, 300 nits brightness, 45% NTSC color…

The Redmi Note 17 5G breaks away from the traditional all-rounder formula of its predecessors, shifting its primary focus to one headline-grabbing feature: an absolute powerhouse of a battery. Priced starting at ₹27,999, this smartphone is tailored specifically for users who prioritize continuous entertainment and long-term endurance over heavy-duty gaming or top-tier performance benchmarks. Key Specifications at a Glance Display: 6.99-inch FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate, 1,800 nits peak brightness, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 (4nm) Memory & Storage: Up to 8GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128GB UFS 2.2 storage Cameras: 50MP rear camera, 8MP…

While broader macroeconomic uncertainties continue to trigger daily market fluctuations, astute long-term investors are shifting their focus away from erratic price swings and toward fundamental business resilience. The Indian stock market currently faces a complex web of headwinds, ranging from tightening global liquidity and fluctuating bond yields to domestic valuation pressures and shifting capital flows. Although intermittent relief rallies provide temporary upward momentum, structural volatility remains the defining characteristic of the near-term trading environment. To successfully navigate this turbulent phase, market experts advocate looking past short-term index gyrations and evaluating the operational stability, pricing power, and earnings visibility of underlying…

Apple has officially launched its digital payment service, Apple Pay, in the Indian market, marking a major milestone for the tech giant’s financial services expansion. For its initial rollout, Apple has partnered exclusively with Axis Bank, allowing users to link their Axis Bank Visa and Mastercard credit cards to the platform. This highly anticipated move integrates Indian iPhone and Apple Watch users into Apple’s seamless, contactless payment ecosystem. Entering an already fiercely competitive and rapidly expanding digital payments landscape dominated by UPI-based platforms, Apple Pay’s current focus on credit card networks signals a strategic start. Industry experts anticipate that this…