High-level panel on banking likely by October-endIts composition is being finalised and is likely to include a former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) deputy governor, industry leaders from the...
23 Sep, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
Auto retail sales rise 20% as GST cut boosts affordabilityAt Maruti Suzuki, passenger vehicle sales grew nearly 36% year-on-year between April and August 2026, with the entry-level segment surging ...
23 Sep, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
Spinny books IPO ride; UPI subsidies may endSpinny has confidentially filed for its initial public offering. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
22 Sep, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
Drug regulator warns against prolonged use of painkillers, antibioticsIndia’s drug regulator has warned against the indiscriminate, repeated or prolonged use of painkillers and antibiotics, citing risks includ...
22 Sep, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
From Maruti to Mahindra, top industry execs say GST 2.0 changed the demand equationPassenger vehicle demand surged after GST rationalisation, boosting Maruti Suzuki's sales significantly. Mahindra & Mahindra also reported ...
22 Sep, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
Gold sales during Ganesh Chaturthi down 15% in volume amid price surgeThis year's Ganesh Chaturthi witnessed a 15% drop in gold sales volume compared to the previous year. Consumers opted for lighter gold piec...
22 Sep, 2026, 01.11 AM IST
Auto sales: Strong festive demand may be hit by low dealer stocks, supply constraintsAs the festive season approaches, car manufacturers are grappling with low inventory levels despite a surge in customer bookings. Supply co...
21 Sep, 2026, 10.21 PM IST
Petrol pump UPI payments above Rs 2,000 to stop from October 16 in MP & Punjab: Dealers cite 0.4% MDR charge; debit and credit cards to remain availablePetrol pump UPI payments: Petrol pump dealers in Madhya Pradesh and Punjab will stop accepting UPI payments above Rs 2,000 from October 16,...
21 Sep, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
Petrol pumps to not accept UPI payment: Punjab dealers warn of Rs 2,000 limit if MDR is imposedPetrol pump dealers in Punjab have warned of stopping UPI payments above Rs 2,000 if merchant discount rate or digital transaction charges ...
21 Sep, 2026, 07.35 PM IST
As fight over Tata empire's future intensifies, low-profile Noel steps into spotlightNoel Tata has made clear that he opposes a listing of Tata Sons, arguing it should continue to be privately held, with every option explore...
19 Sep, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
FMCG distributors seek zero-MDR for UPI transactions; write to PMThe association urged the government to address the implications of calculating the merchant discount rate on gross payments and resulting ...
18 Sep, 2026, 07.04 PM 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
Oriflame will stick to direct selling, sees India as top market in 4 years: Global CEO Kenneth Benaim CampbellOriflame India sold its manufacturing operations in India to local company Akum Pharmaceuticals two months back, a move many industry execu...
17 Sep, 2026, 10.52 PM IST
UPI MDR prompts D2C brands to reassess costs as festive sales loomUnder the new framework, the government has introduced a 0.4% MDR on P2M (person-to-merchant) UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, capped at Rs...
17 Sep, 2026, 09.11 AM IST
MDR effect: Retailers, apparel makers warn of price hikes"Various retailers across categories may increase prices or lower festive discounts, since they are, as it is, dealing in an inflationary e...
17 Sep, 2026, 01.17 AM IST
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, 06.38 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