UPI MDR rollout deferred beyond Diwali; date yet to be notifiedNPCI framework, announced on September 15, was scheduled to take effect on October 15. It prescribed a 0.4% fee on eligible bank account-fu...
13 Oct, 2026, 11.48 PM IST
UPI MDR rollout deferred until after DiwaliUPI MDR charges on eligible merchant transactions above Rs 2,000 have been deferred until after Diwali, with the exact implementation date ...
13 Oct, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
SBI refused to close higher fee credit card given to woman who asked for cheaper one; charged Rs 2,999 instead of Rs 499; SBI Card ordered to pay Rs 50,000A Delhi consumer commission has ordered SBI Card to pay Rs 50,000 to a cardholder who asked for a cheaper credit card and was refused. The ...
12 Oct, 2026, 08.15 AM IST
IIT-Bombay study bats to cut MDR to 0.08 pc from 0.4 pc, exclude banks from taking bulk shareA report by IIT-Bombay professors recommends reducing the Merchant Discount Rate for UPI transactions to improve the ecosystem. The current...
11 Oct, 2026, 10.10 PM IST
Working fast will get you promoted? Ankur Warikoo warns of 5 mistakes he made in his first job that he wished some had told him soonerAnkur Warikoo has shared five mistakes he made in his first job, including prioritising speed over reliability, waiting for feedback and as...
11 Oct, 2026, 04.46 PM IST
How employees contributing to EPF on actual wage basis can be impacted due to hike in EPF wage ceiling limitAs of September 17, 2026, the EPF wage ceiling is set to increase from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000. This adjustment does not affect employees wh...
24 Sep, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
EPF wage ceiling at Rs 25,000: What it means for employees, employers and take-home payThe Union Cabinet approved raising the EPF wage ceiling to Rs 25,000. This change impacts mandatory PF contributions for employers and empl...
23 Sep, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu distributes house site deeds to over 28,000 familiesThrough the distribution of title deeds to 28,445 families, 399 acres of land is being regularised, encompassing over 19.3 lakh sq yards of...
19 Sep, 2026, 09.47 PM IST
EPF wage ceiling hiked to Rs 25,000: How much employees gain and what it costs the governmentIn a significant move, the government has lifted the provident fund wage ceiling to Rs 25,000 monthly, bringing over 51 lakh new employees ...
18 Sep, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
Tata Harrier EV broke down multiple times after purchase, buyer left stranded on road; dealer ordered to refund Rs 24 lakh and pay Rs 65,000 compensationTata Harrier EV consumer commission order: A Telangana consumer commission has ordered a Tata dealer to refund close to Rs 24 lakh and pay ...
14 Sep, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
TVK’s Rs 79,219 crore spending push raises fresh concerns over Tamil Nadu financesThe Tamil Nadu government announced a massive Rs 79,219 crore budget for development projects. This spending faces criticism amid concerns ...
13 Sep, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
These employees can get a bonus of up to 20% of their wages under the new labour code; check the detailsGood news: Employees earning up to Rs 21,000 can receive a bonus under the new labour code; Bonus is atleast 8.33% and maximum 20% of wages.
09 Sep, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
Holiday membership for Rs 1.1 lakh promised 4-5 star hotels with meals: Customer gets 3-star stays, court orders full refund with 9% interestHoliday membership refund: A consumer commission has directed Park Club International to refund Rs 95,000 to a member who paid Rs 1.10 lakh...
04 Sep, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
Flight refund credited to Goibibo wallet, but passenger didn't get the money: Court orders Rs 1.34 lakh payoutGoibibo has been ordered to pay a total of over Rs 1.34 lakh for failing to refund cancelled flight tickets. This includes a refund of Rs 4...
04 Sep, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
Rs 30 carry bag charge costs shop Rs 26,000: Gurgaon Consumer Commission orders compensation to customerConsumer commission acts big on charging money for carry bags, tells shop to pay Rs 15,000 for mental harassment, pain and agony and Rs 11,...
24 Aug, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
Man fails to get any suitable marriage match from matrimonial website: Paid Rs 25,900 for 100 contacts but received only 51; consumer commission orders Rs 20,000 payoutM4Marry.com, a matrimonial portal run by Malayala Manorama, has been ordered to pay Rs 20,000 to a Kerala man after a consumer commission f...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
BSNL ordered to pay Rs 15,000 compensation for misleading recharge offer: Man says Rs 449 plan promised 84,000 seconds but call balance was deducted by minutesBSNL has been ordered to pay Rs 15,000 in compensation after a Kerala consumer commission found it misled a customer with a recharge leafle...
02 Aug, 2026, 04.10 PM IST