Industry body ACFI seeks Rs 5,000-7,500 cr scheme to cut reliance on China for crop protection inputsThe Agro Chem Federation of India suggests a significant government support program. This initiative aims to boost the country's self-relia...
20 Sep, 2026, 06.33 PM IST
ICAI prepares reforms for creating larger accounting firm networks; proposals expected in two monthsICAI plans to propose reforms within two months to help Indian accounting firms scale up and compete globally. The proposals include recogn...
20 Sep, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
Indian Railways approves construction of a four-lane road overbridge on the Udhna-Ukai Songadh section of Western RailwayThe Indian Railways has greenlit the construction of a four-lane Road Over Bridge, with a budget exceeding 133 crore rupees. This initiativ...
19 Sep, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
The Netherlands used 50 ecoduct bridges to solve habitat isolation across a 400km highway network; the result transformed divided forests into contiguous wildlife zonesThe Netherlands used 50 ecoduct bridges to solve habitat isolation across a 400km highway network by connecting nature areas divided by roa...
19 Sep, 2026, 06.17 PM IST
Barapullah phase 3 corridor linking Mayur Vihar, AIIMS likely to open by September-endThe Barapullah Phase 3 project is set for inauguration on September 29. This new corridor will significantly improve connectivity between E...
19 Sep, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
Banff used 6 vegetated overpasses to curb highway wildlife collisions along 82km of road; the result transformed fragmented wilderness into connected animal corridorsBanff used 6 vegetated overpasses to curb highway wildlife collisions along 82km of road. The crossing system includes six overpasses, 38 u...
19 Sep, 2026, 05.38 AM IST
Moody's raises India's FY27 economic growth forecast to 7% citing resilience, but warns of inflation risksMoody's Ratings increased India's economic growth forecast for fiscal year 2027 to seven percent. The agency cited the nation's resilience ...
19 Sep, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
Rs 9,580 for a 22-minute cab ride: Indian man in Norway explains the real reason taxi fares are higher. ‘No rich and poor.’An Indian man living in Norway recently shared his expensive taxi ride, which cost more than Rs 9,000. The experience shed light on Norway’...
18 Sep, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
MDR fears groundless, AI accountability lies with boards: RBI Dy Governor SC MurmuTackling industry anxieties head-on at the Bengal Chamber of Commerce & Industry's (BCC&I) Financial Market Conclave in Mumbai, Reserve Ban...
18 Sep, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
UPI MDR seen as sustenance fee, not windfall; small merchants remain shieldedA new merchant discount rate will fund UPI's expanding infrastructure costs. Large value person-to-merchant transactions above two thousand...
16 Sep, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
From UPI to cash? Retailers warn new MDR could hit small merchants ahead of festive seasonRetailers Association of India warns new UPI fees could reverse digital payment gains. Small merchants may shift transactions back to cash,...
16 Sep, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
Gold jewellery hallmarking fee hiked 67%: GJC seeks BIS review, flags higher cost for lightweight ornamentsThe Bureau of Indian Standards has raised mandatory jewellery hallmarking charges from ₹45 to ₹75 per article, prompting the Gem & Jeweller...
16 Sep, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
Zerodha's Nithin Kamath warns equity deliveries will no longer stay free due to MDR on UPI, says brokers cannot absorb the additional cost foreverZerodha founder Nithin Kamath has said the proposed Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions could end free equity delivery trades,...
16 Sep, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
MDR on UPI does not make sense for broking and investment payments, say Nithin Kamath and Deepak ShenoyThe NPCI has unveiled a new merchant discount rate that introduces a 0.4% fee for UPI person-to-merchant transactions exceeding Rs 2000. Th...
16 Sep, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
Proposed UPI MDR structure doesn't make sense for broking, could raise costs: Nithin KamathThe proposed Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions could create significant costs for stockbrokers even when customers do not ex...
16 Sep, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
Make in India lion, boat, sweeping arches to mark Delhi's new gatewaysNew gateways will soon welcome visitors at Delhi's borders. These structures will feature symbolic designs like a lion and a boat. The proj...
14 Sep, 2026, 11.52 PM IST
Wind-turbine blades were too difficult to recycle, so engineers gave them a second job; in Northern Ireland, retired blades now form a pedestrian bridgeWind-turbine blades can be difficult and costly to recycle. Instead of sending retired blades to waste, engineers in Northern Ireland found...
14 Sep, 2026, 07.01 PM IST