Global Market Today: Asian stocks climb after tech shares power Wall StreetMSCI Inc.’s gauge of Asian shares climbed 0.5%, with memory chipmakers Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Hynix Inc. the top contributors to ga...
22 Sep, 2026, 06.21 AM IST
$127 bn foreign currency deposit mobilisation a 'shot in the arm' for Indian banks: S&PA notable achievement for Indian banks occurred as they received USD 127 billion through a dedicated deposit scheme. This influx has signif...
21 Sep, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
Global funds, same tech bet? The diversification trap Indian investors may missMany Indian investors mistakenly believe they diversify their portfolios by adding foreign countries. However, numerous global indices ofte...
21 Sep, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
Is this the year daylight saving time ends? What the US clock bill meansThe US House passed a bill to make daylight saving time permanent, but the measure is still awaiting Senate action and has not become law. ...
21 Sep, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
UPI’s new MDR pot: 5% of collections to be used for bringing small merchants onlineNPCI will introduce a dedicated fund from MDR proceeds for small merchants. This fund aims to expand digital payment infrastructure in smal...
20 Sep, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
Wall Street Week Ahead: Investors focus on rate path, AI slowdown after Fed hikeAs the new week approaches, US stock investors are set to prioritize developments in interest rates and Middle Eastern unrest. Attention wi...
19 Sep, 2026, 09.41 AM IST
In 1971, a passenger collected $200,000, parachuted from a plane and vanished; the FBI investigated for years without discovering his identityIn a bold move in 1971, a man known as Dan Cooper commandeered a Northwest Orient Airlines flight, demanding cash and parachutes. After rec...
18 Sep, 2026, 09.44 PM IST
Moody’s raises India FY27 growth forecast to 7% from 6% on resilient economy, stronger investmentMoody's has raised India's GDP growth forecast to seven percent for 2026-27. Strong private consumption and robust investment are driving t...
18 Sep, 2026, 09.07 AM IST
Retailers push back against proposed 0.4% MDR on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, warn of hit to thin marginsRetailers are strongly opposing a proposed merchant discount rate on UPI payments. This new charge will significantly impact their already ...
17 Sep, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma says 12 infiltrators prevented from illegally entering IndiaAssam's Chief Minister announced the prevention of twelve illegal infiltrators at the international border. The state police actively monit...
17 Sep, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
- MDR on UPI not imposed due to external pressure, say govt sources
Officials clarified that there is no separate GST levied on MDR charges. While GST will apply to MDR on UPI transactions, businesses will b...
17 Sep, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
UPI charges from October 15: FAQs on who will pay 0.4% MDR and what consumers, small vendors & large merchants need to knowUPI Payment: UPI transactions of up to Rs 2,000 will continue to be free for users. A new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) will be introduced f...
17 Sep, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
UPI MDR explained for investors: How will new charges impact your mutual fund SIPs and stock investments?From October 15, MDR will apply to select UPI person-to-merchant payments above Rs 2,000, but not to all such transactions. UPI AutoPay and...
16 Sep, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
India targets 25-30% food processing level to boost value addition, exportsIndia aims to raise the share of agricultural produce undergoing food processing to 25-30 per cent from the current 16-17 per cent, as the ...
16 Sep, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
UPI fee: Why govt is putting a price on big merchant paymentsThe National Payments Corporation of India, which operates the UPI network, said the revenue will support investment in infrastructure resi...
16 Sep, 2026, 01.22 PM IST
Global Market: Japan bond yields rise as inflation concerns build ahead of Fed decisionJapanese government bond yields extended their rise as higher oil prices and Middle East tensions fuelled inflation concerns. Longer-dated ...
16 Sep, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
Dolly Parton died at 80. Will the iconic music star get a special tribute at the Emmys? Here is what we knowReba McEntire is set to honour late country music icon Dolly Parton at the 2026 Emmy Awards with a special performance, The Hollywood Repor...
15 Sep, 2026, 06.52 AM IST