Author: Aruna Kaim

With Apple recently implementing a sweeping price hike in India—bumping up retail tags on iPads and MacBooks by ₹20,000 to ₹40,000—buying direct has become a lot more painful. Fortunately, the Amazon Prime Day 2026 Sale (ending tonight, July 6th) offers a temporary loophole to lock in massive discounts and bypass the new pricing entirely.  Stacking Extra Bank Discounts Before checking out your cart, make sure to maximize your savings with these live payment offers: 10% Instant Discount: Available via Axis Bank credit cards and SBI credit/debit cards. 5% Unlimited Cashback: For Prime members using the Amazon Pay ICICI Bank credit…

The Amazon Prime Day Sale 2026 is entering its final hours tonight! With massive discounts of up to 80% on smart wearables—plus up to an extra 7.5% or ₹10,000 off via eligible credit card EMI offers—it’s the perfect window to buy your first wearable or upgrade to a flagship. Modern smartwatches do far more than mirror your phone notifications. Whether you are looking for an ultra-budget Bluetooth calling watch, a long-lasting fitness tracker, or a premium medical-grade health companion, we have parsed the data to bring you the best deals remaining on the sale’s final day.  Quick Specification Comparison Smartwatch…

FSN E-Commerce Ventures Ltd, the parent company of Nykaa, has released its provisional business update for the April–June quarter (Q1 FY27). The e-tailer expects to deliver one of its strongest performances in recent history, projecting consolidated revenue growth near 30% year-on-year (YoY). The primary driver behind this surge is a major turnaround in its fashion vertical, coupled with stable momentum in its core beauty business. Segment Breakdown: Fashion Steals the Show Nykaa’s strategic pivot toward premium brands and expanded collections has triggered a massive recovery in its fashion business, while beauty remains a consistent cash engine. Nykaa Fashion (The Standout…

The Indian government, through the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has issued a stern notice to Meta after investigations revealed that paid advertisements on Instagram were being used to promote and facilitate access to child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw directed ministry officials to demand a rigorous investigation into how Meta’s automated ad-approval systems failed to flag and block the horrific content. The Government’s Directives The Centre has taken immediate and strict enforcement steps, giving the tech giant a tight deadline to comply: Immediate Takedown: MeitY has ordered Instagram to instantly disable all advertisements and…

Warren Buffett’s journey to becoming the “Oracle of Omaha” began with a mistake most everyday investors still make today: impatience. In 1942, against the chaotic backdrop of World War II and shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor, an 11-year-old Buffett pooled together his hard-earned money from shoveling snow and selling soda to buy his very first shares. What followed became the cornerstone of his entire investing philosophy. The First Purchase: Cities Service Preferred Buffett bought 3 shares of Cities Service Preferred (a natural gas company) for $38 per share, investing a total of $114.75. He also bought three shares…

With Apple recently raising its retail prices in India by ₹20,000 to ₹40,000, upgrading your tech setup just got significantly more expensive. Fortunately, the Amazon Prime Day 2026 sale (running from July 4 to July 6) offers a timely loophole. Buyers can bypass the price hike entirely with deep discounts, exchange bonuses, and stacked bank offers. Maximize Your Savings: Stacked Bank Offers During Prime Day, you can shave even more off the listed prices by utilizing these partner offers: 10% Instant Discount: Available on Axis Bank credit cards and SBI credit/debit cards. 5% Cashback: For Prime members using Amazon Pay…

The Maharashtra State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has ordered a private insurance company to pay ₹20 Lakh to a doctor whose son tragically passed away from blood cancer. The insurer had arbitrarily rejected the claim and canceled the family’s policy over a minor “speech delay” during the child’s early developmental years. The division bench, consisting of Presiding Member Poonam V. Maharshi and Member Dr. Nisha Amol Chavhan, labeled the insurer’s actions as “arbitrary, legally untenable, and malicious.” Timeline of the Medical and Legal Dispute The legal battle spans nearly a decade, highlighting a family’s fight against institutional apathy during a…

While PR statements and ad-hoc filings often talk broadly about “balancing growth and digital transformation,” a look under the hood at Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance’s actual Q1 2026 performance data and credit assessments paints a far more interesting picture of divergence across their business lines. Here is the real breakdown of how the company is currently positioning itself in South Korea’s highly competitive non-life sector: 1. The Financial Reality: A Tale of Two Segments (Q1 2026) Hyundai Marine started the year on a solid note, posting a Q1 2026 net profit of ₩223.3 billion (approx. $148.4 million), up 9.9%…

Indian banks are positioning the Gulf countries (UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman), Singapore, and Hong Kong as the primary engines for their fundraising under the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) special Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) or FCNR(B) deposit scheme. Lenders expect deposit mobilization to sharply accelerate through August 2026. This targeted push follows the RBI’s clarifying Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) release, which resolved operational queries and gave banks the green light to officially roll out the highly anticipated product. Why the Shift Away from US and UK Markets? While the United States and London traditionally hold vast pools of Non-Resident…

The Indian Rupee appreciated by 19 paise to reach 95.16 against the US Dollar in early trade on Friday, recovering from the previous session’s losses. The minor rally was primarily supported by a retreating US Dollar Index and a softening global crude oil benchmark. Intra-Day Forex Movement Opening Note: The rupee opened at 95.20 at the interbank foreign exchange market before ticking upward to its early high of 95.16. The Previous Session: On Thursday, the local currency had wiped out its morning gains to close 19 paise lower at 95.35. Key Macro Market Indicators Market Matrix Early Friday Level /…