India paves way for return of merchant fees on digital paymentsIndia has laid the legal groundwork to reintroduce merchant fees on UPI payments through proposed amendments to the Payment and Settlement ...
04 Aug, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
PM Surya Ghar scheme crosses 50 lakh rooftop solar installationsThe PM Surya Ghar scheme has now benefited over fifty lakh households nationwide. This significant milestone reflects rapid implementation ...
04 Aug, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
India extends anti-dumping duty on select chemicals, metal goods; imposes on oneIndia has extended anti-dumping duties on four products, including chemicals and steel goods. New duties were imposed on metallurgical coke...
04 Aug, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
India raises windfall tax on petrol exports to Rs 3.5/litre, diesel to Rs 24/litre from August 3The government has decided to raise the windfall tax on fuel exports, now charging Rs 3.5 per litre for petrol and a steep Rs 24 per litre ...
03 Aug, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
Shivalik Small Finance Bank completes merger with ManiBhavnam Home FinanceShivalik Small Finance Bank completed its acquisition of ManiBhavnam Home Finance India Pvt last week. This strategic merger cost the bank ...
02 Aug, 2026, 07.35 PM IST
Centre releases Rs 1.09 lakh crore to states, advances August tax devolutionThe August 1 release is in addition to the regular monthly devolution due on August 10, giving states an early fiscal boost as they step up...
02 Aug, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
Centre releases additional Rs 1,09,019 crore tax devolution to states to boost capital spendingThe Union government released an additional Rs 1,09,019 crore tax devolution on August 1, 2026. This amount is separate from the scheduled ...
01 Aug, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
DLI 2.0 to widen financing options for chip design companiesThe Design-linked Incentive scheme's second edition may offer significant financial support. Eligible startups and MSMEs could receive seed...
01 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Govt extends IFSC Authority Chairman K Rajaraman's tenure till Oct 2028K Rajaraman's term as IFSCA Chairman has been extended by 27 months. He will continue in this role until July 31, 2026, or his 65th birthda...
31 Jul, 2026, 08.05 PM IST
Maldives launches Favara-UPI payment service with IndiaMaldives has launched real-time fund transfers to India using UPI. This integration connects Maldives' Favara system with India's popular p...
31 Jul, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
FinMin launches Protection & Indemnity Insurance product under Bharat Maritime Insurance PoolIndia's Department of Financial Services launched a new sovereign-backed P&I insurance product. This product is designed by New India Assur...
30 Jul, 2026, 09.59 PM IST
Govt approves RBI's trials of ₹10, ₹20 polymer notes; no plan to replace paper currencyThe government has approved the Reserve Bank of India's proposal for polymer banknotes. One billion pieces each of ten and twenty rupee pol...
30 Jul, 2026, 06.58 PM IST
Finance ministry calls for faster policy action to sustain growth amid global uncertaintyIndia's finance ministry stressed faster policy responses and stronger implementation for investment. The economy shows resilience despite ...
30 Jul, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
India growth resilient amid global uncertainty, but crude risks lingerGlobal uncertainties resurface, impacting the worldwide economic outlook significantly. Resilient domestic demand continues to support Indi...
30 Jul, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
Higher crude oil prices could hit India's fiscal health, finance ministry saysIndia's finance ministry warns of rising crude oil prices impacting fiscal and trade balances. Persistent geopolitical tensions in West Asi...
29 Jul, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
Is government planning to scrap Long Term Capital Gain (LTCG) tax on equities for domestic investors in FY 26-27? Minister respondsLong Term Capital Gain: The Finance Ministry has denied contemplating the scrapping of LTCG tax on equities for domestic investors. There i...
29 Jul, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
Finance Ministry imposes anti-dumping duty on low ash met cokeDirectorate General of Trade Remedies had concluded in April 2026 the product under consideration has been exported to India from the subje...
27 Jul, 2026, 11.07 PM IST