West Bengal plans tram route linking Dakshineswar and Kalighat templesWest Bengal is set to launch a new tram route connecting the Dakshineswar and Kalighat Kali temples, aiming to boost religious tourism. The...
UPI volume eases 2.1% in June to 22.72 billion from May peakUPI processed 22.72 billion transactions in June, a slight dip from May's record, but daily averages hit an all-time high. Despite fewer da...
NPCI partners with HSBC India to enable real-time FX settlement for global UPI paymentsExciting news for Indian travelers! A groundbreaking partnership between NPCI and HSBC India is set to streamline international UPI payment...
If Israel ignores their master, Iran will school them: Araghchi warns US to 'muzzle its pets' in Tel Aviv after comments on KhameneiIran's Foreign Minister has issued a stern warning to the US, demanding it control Israel's actions. He stated that any threats against Ira...
UPI transactions moderate to Rs 28.9 lakh crore in June, up 20% YoYUnified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions saw a slight dip in June, reaching Rs 28.9 lakh crore, down from May's record high. Despite t...
Bengal: Malda mango exports touch 10 tonnes in one week; 100-tonne shipment expected this seasonMalda district in West Bengal has successfully exported 10 tonnes of premium mangoes to West Asia and Italy in the past week, with expectat...
NPCI partners with HSBC India & JP Morgan Payments to enable real-time FX settlement for international UPI paymentsIndia's UPI is set for a global upgrade! The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has partnered with HSBC India and J.P. Morgan Pa...
Iran and Oman push Strait of Hormuz fee proposal despite Washington oppositionIran and Oman are pushing for payments from ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a move opposed by Washington. This proposal, inspired by...
Zerodha eyes foray into investment bankingIndia's leading retail broker, Zerodha, is making a significant move into investment banking. The company has applied to Sebi for a merchan...
PayU India posts first full-year operating profit in FY26; revenue rises 13%During the second half of FY26, PayU India also exited certain "negative margin portfolios", impacting its sequential revenue growth. In th...
Zerodha now wants to enter investment banking space, seeks Sebi nodZerodha has applied to SEBI for a Category I merchant banking licence, signalling its entry into investment banking. The move aligns with I...
Capri Global eyes debut dollar debt sale, starts procedure, bankers sayCapri Global Capital is set to enter the foreign currency debt market, planning to raise funds through U.S. dollar denominated bonds. The n...
Mumbai's faith, food and identity: The battle over sacred traditionsThe evolution of Mumbai from seven islands into a bustling urban center illustrates the ongoing tension between age-old traditions and cont...
Seafarers feel forgotten, shipping should not be used as collateral: IMO chief amid US-Iran conflictShipping must be kept out of geopolitical conflicts, urged the International Maritime Organization chief, as seafarers "feel forgotten." He...
Vedanta unit accepts bids worth $1.75 billion for three-tranche dollar debt, bankers sayVedanta Resources' subsidiary has successfully raised $1.75 billion through a dollar bond issuance to refinance over $2 billion in high-yie...
BHIM Payments App transaction volumes triple in year: OfficialBHIM Payments App witnessed a remarkable surge, with transaction volumes tripling between June 2025 and May 2026, reaching 244 million mont...
Shopify to ban vapes as US authorities crack down on illegal e-cigarettes industryShopify is poised to ban all vape sales from its platform this week, responding to pressure from U.S. state attorneys general. This move ta...