The proposed “No UPI Day” protest scheduled for October 2 has been withdrawn by the trade organisations that had announced the action, following a meeting with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The protest had been planned in response to the proposed 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (M...
The Supreme Court will on Monday hear a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the Centre’s decision to introduce a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on specified UPI payments above ₹2,000 made to merchants. The new framework, announced by the government in September, is scheduled t...
New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered an FIR against Reliance Capital Limited, Anil D. Ambani, former chairman Satish Seth and others in connection with allegations relating to an alleged ₹2,684.57 crore loss to the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC). T...
Washington: Fuel prices in the United States have climbed sharply as the six month U.S.-Iran conflict continues to disrupt energy markets and create pressure on global oil and refined-fuel supplies. U.S. retail diesel prices reached around $6.45 per gallon, according to AAA data reported o...
The World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) 2026 has begun in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The event is being held at the Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Centre. This is the first time the World Circular Economy Forum is being held in South Asia. The forum is being organised from September 1...
New Delhi: Global oil prices are moving close to $100 per barrel as the conflict in the Middle East continues to intensify. Investors are increasingly worried that further attacks could disrupt oil production and shipping in the region. Brent crude approaches $100 Brent crude, the internat...
India’s economy recorded 7.8% real GDP growth in the April-June quarter of 2026, the first quarter of the 2026-27 financial year. The growth rate was higher than market expectations of 7.1% and the Reserve Bank of India’s estimate of 7%. The latest figures, released by the Ministry of Stat...
Mumbai: HDFC Bank Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Sashidhar Jagdishan has decided not to seek another term and will step down from the leadership of India’s largest private-sector lender on October 26, 2026, when his current term ends. The bank said Jagdishan reiterated his d...
Gold remains a major focus for investors, but the role of AI and robotic mining is still largely a future possibility Gold continues to attract attention from investors as central banks maintain strong demand and major financial institutions remain positive about the precious metal. J.P. M...
The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to independently examine six allegations of alleged financial irregularities flagged by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd, now known as Sammaan Capital Ltd, and ...
