UPI MDR decision completely professional, no external pressure: FM SitharamanTalking to PTI, Sitharaman said the decision was completely professional, and it was taken jointly by the National Payments Corporation of ...
25 Sep, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
FM Nirmala Sitharaman rejects UPI MDR 'misconception,' says charge won't be passed to consumersFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman confirmed that the Merchant Discount Rate on UPI payments above Rs 2,000 will not be passed to consumer...
25 Sep, 2026, 09.01 AM IST
FSSAI initiates action against Amazon, Swiggy Instamart, BigBasket, Flipkart India over alleged violationsFSSAI said action had been initiated against Amazon, Flipkart India, Swiggy Instamart, Zepto and BigBasket over allegedly misleading claims...
24 Sep, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
BRICS tax model needs to reflect reality: FM Nirmala SitharamanIndia will lead both working groups. The meeting also approved terms of reference of the BRICS Tax Support Network. Addressing the BRICS He...
24 Sep, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
Government may do away with UPI subsidies as MDR revenue kicks inGovernment may end UPI subsidies for small transactions as merchant fees are introduced. Taxpayer-funded incentives for UPI and RuPay trans...
23 Sep, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
BRICS should work together on transfer pricing as disputes burden developing nations: FMFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized the need for BRICS nations to improve collaboration on international taxation. She proposed ...
23 Sep, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
BRICS economies must shape global tax rules for next generation, says FM SitharamanFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said BRICS countries need to ensure their views are reflected in the new global tax rules, as decisions...
23 Sep, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
Look beyond premiumisation: FM Nirmala Sitharaman to India IncSitharaman made a strong pitch for better-governed family businesses and greater corporate spending on research and development. She said t...
23 Sep, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
Sitharaman urges India Inc to resolve differences before taking disputes to courtFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged Indian corporates to strengthen internal governance, engage constructively with regulators and re...
22 Sep, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
India’s next consumption wave can’t be built for urban elite alone: FM SitharamanFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged corporate India to look beyond affluent urban consumers. Rising incomes will drive future consump...
22 Sep, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
FM Nirmala Sitharaman clarifies UPI MDR charges won't affect consumers, hits out at opposition over misinformationFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated Merchant Discount Rate charges will not be passed to consumers. She clarified these charges are ...
22 Sep, 2026, 09.45 AM IST
Supreme Court rejects Centre's plea on private complaints in Companies Act fraud casesThe Supreme Court rejected the Centre's plea regarding private complaints in fraud cases. Special courts cannot take cognisance of such com...
22 Sep, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
Nepal PM Balen Shah likely to visit India by year endNepalese Prime Minister Balen Shah plans his first India visit by year-end. This visit aims to open new vistas for bilateral partnership an...
19 Sep, 2026, 11.03 PM IST
FM Sitharaman asks banks to step up financial literacy efforts for MUDRA beneficiariesUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday asked banks providing loans under the PM MUDRA Yojana to step up financial literacy e...
18 Sep, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
India committed to Bhutan's growth: EAM JaishankarIndia's External Affairs Minister Jaishankar launched development projects during his Bhutan visit. He handed over Jersey cows for Bhutan's...
17 Sep, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
PM Modi’s jhalmuri stop: Bengal seller marks PM’s birthday by serving larger portionsA jhalmuri seller in Jhargram celebrated Prime Minister Modi's birthday. He served larger portions of the popular Bengali snack to his cust...
17 Sep, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman cries while listening to legendary Carnatic vocalist M.S. Subbulakshmi at a Bengaluru eventUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman became emotional at an event in Bengaluru. The program honored the 110th birth anniversary of Car...
17 Sep, 2026, 02.09 PM IST