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Global Economy & Central Banks 06 Oct 2026, 12:34 PM IST

Cheapest and Costliest U.S. Flights This November Reflect a Sharper Holiday Fare Squeeze

Holiday airfare in the United States is climbing sharply this year, with Hopper saying ticket prices are more than 23% higher than a year ago. The latest pricing patterns show a widening gap between bargain routes and the most expensive holiday markets, underscoring how demand, capacity constraints and peak travel timing are reshaping consumer costs.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceRecently

Razorpay Brings Apple Pay to India, Letting Shoppers Skip OTPs for Face ID and Touch ID Payments

Razorpay has enabled Apple Pay for online and in-store payments in India, opening a new authentication path for eligible users across digital commerce and retail. The move allows shoppers to complete transactions with Face ID or Touch ID instead of one-time passwords, a shift that could reshape checkout behavior for merchants ranging from quick-commerce platforms to airlines.

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Global Markets & Equities06 Oct 2026, 07:04 AM IST

Amazon’s Hidden Outlet Quietly Marks Down Skechers, Sorel and Owala Ahead of Prime Day

Amazon’s lesser-known outlet section is surfacing early October Prime Day discounts on consumer brands including Skechers, Sorel and Owala, offering shoppers a quieter route to markdowns before the main event. The promotions underscore how major retailers are extending deal windows to capture demand early, while also testing consumer appetite for discretionary purchases heading into the holiday season.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance05 Oct 2026, 05:34 PM IST

Razorpay-Backed POP Bets on Credit to Monetise UPI Users

Razorpay-backed POP has launched POPchop, a buy-now-pay-later product that lets eligible shoppers split purchases into three interest-free instalments over three months. The move marks a strategic shift for the UPI-led rewards and commerce platform as fintech firms look beyond payments to higher-margin consumer credit.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance05 Oct 2026, 12:11 AM IST

Razorpay-Backed POP Enters Consumer Credit With POPchop BNPL Push

Razorpay-backed POP has launched POPchop, a buy-now-pay-later product that lets eligible shoppers split purchases into three interest-free instalments over three months. The move marks a strategic expansion beyond UPI, rewards and commerce as fintech platforms look to convert large user bases into higher-value financial services customers.

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors04 Oct 2026, 10:45 PM IST

Amazon’s October Prime Day Drives Early Deal Hunt Across Retail and Tech

Amazon’s October Prime Day promotion is drawing early attention from shoppers and investors alike, with discounts on consumer staples, apparel, and electronics from brands including Hanes, Carhartt, Apple, and Ninja. The event underscores how major retail promotions have become a recurring force in the global consumer economy, shaping spending patterns, competitive pricing, and sentiment across discretionary retail and consumer-tech names.

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Global Markets & Equities04 Oct 2026, 08:33 PM IST

Kroger and Publix Face a Costco Problem They Cannot Easily Solve

Kroger and Publix are confronting a growing competitive challenge from Costco as the warehouse club deepens its appeal to value-conscious and affluent shoppers alike. The pressure is not simply about lower prices; it is about scale, loyalty, and a shopping model that continues to pull traffic away from traditional grocers.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance04 Oct 2026, 11:50 AM IST

Razorpay-Backed POP Enters Consumer Credit With POPchop to Monetise UPI Users

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