Last Updated:December 03, 2025, 20:18 ISTFM Nirmala Sitharaman says higher prices or taxes on tobacco products are intended to act as a deterrent so that people would not get into the habit.Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman replies to the discussion on the Central Excise (Amendment)...

New Delhi: Credit card spending eased by Rs 2.5 billion in October to Rs 2,142 billion, a moderation of 1.1 per cent month‑on‑month but an increase of 6.1 per cent year‑on‑year, driven by a sharp shift toward point‑of‑sale transactions, a report said on Tuesday. "The...