Delhi traders plan cash payments push to avoid fee on UPI paymentsTraders will now encourage cash payments to avoid new UPI transaction fees. A 0.4 percent charge applies to UPI transactions exceeding two ...
16 Sep, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
Explainer -- India's UPI MDR shake-up: What changes and why it mattersIndia will soon introduce a merchant discount rate on UPI payments. This fee applies to transactions exceeding two thousand rupees with mer...
16 Sep, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
Paytm wins, but ATM also wins! Why CMS Info Systems shares jumped 7% on UPI MDRCMS Info Systems shares rose on Wednesday after the government announced MDR on select UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, making the company ...
16 Sep, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
Psychology says people who always keep a lot of cash in their wallets may be seeking more than financial securityPeople may carry cash for very different reasons. For some, it is a practical way to control spending; for others, it provides reassurance ...
15 Sep, 2026, 07.54 PM IST
New charges on UPI payments: Here's what you will be charged for stock market investmentsUPI payments for capital market transactions will attract a nominal 0.02% Merchant Discount Rate, capped at Rs 300. The fee covers mutual f...
15 Sep, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
Making a dollar detour: Why BRICS isn’t breaking up with the dollarThe latest BRICS declaration emphasizes interoperable payment systems and local currency settlement. It explicitly avoids proposing a commo...
14 Sep, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
South African delegate's Rs 3 lakh cash left in cab recovered by Delhi Police before flightIn a remarkable display of efficiency, Delhi Police successfully retrieved a missing bag belonging to a South African delegate, which conta...
14 Sep, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Retail traders lost ₹1.8 lakh crore in F&O: Can algo trading change the game? Rakesh Pujara explainsMore than 90% of individual F&O traders lost money between FY22 and FY24, with retail losses reaching around ₹1.8 lakh crore. With algorith...
14 Sep, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
India beats a hasty retreat from a crucial market reformIndia’s market-closing auction reform, designed by Sebi to curb price manipulation, has faced volatility and investor backlash within weeks...
14 Sep, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
RBI opts for sharp liquidity drain through $10.5 billion debt saleThe Reserve Bank of India is set to issue bonds valued at one trillion rupees to help manage surplus liquidity in the banking sector. This ...
11 Sep, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
Centralised interoperable digital layer can help bridge Rs 60 lakh crore MSME credit gap: ReportIndia's MSME sector faces a significant formal credit gap, with existing channels meeting limited debt demand. A new digital layer can conn...
11 Sep, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
India's BRICS play may have a payment plan with no hard cashIndia is unlikely to back a common BRICS currency at the September 12-13 summit, instead favouring links between national payment systems a...
11 Sep, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
BSE tech glitch disrupts F&O trading on Sensex expiry dayOn Thursday, the BSE faced technical difficulties, leading to obstacles in executing trades related to futures and options during the cruci...
11 Sep, 2026, 06.13 AM IST
BRICS Summit 2026: Connaught Place to remain open, Delhi Metro Museum closed for three daysConnaught Place market will remain open during the BRICS summit in Delhi. Traffic restrictions are expected to affect movement in parts of ...
10 Sep, 2026, 06.20 PM IST
Global Fintech Fest 2026: DFS Secretary Sanjay Lohiya unveils UPI credit for KCC, MUDRA borrowersDFS Secretary Sanjay Lohiya at Global Fintech Fest 2026 unveiled a facility allowing eligible Kisan Credit Card and PM MUDRA Yojana borrowe...
09 Sep, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
RBI uses currency swaps to cut $115 billion cash surplusIndia's central bank is draining excess cash from banks using currency swaps. This action follows record high funds in the financial system...
09 Sep, 2026, 06.20 PM IST
India bonds inch up as traders assess RBI liquidity stepsIndian government bonds climbed on Tuesday as investor sentiment shifted, responding favorably to the Reserve Bank of India's recent tempor...
08 Sep, 2026, 06.51 PM IST