UPI costs Rs 20,700 crore, government allocation just Rs 2,000 crore: Parliament PanelA parliamentary committee suggests a self-reliant revenue model for UPI's financial sustainability. Amendments to the Payment and Settlemen...
13 Aug, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
US consumer prices increase as expected in JulyU.S. consumer prices saw a slight increase in July, which could impact Federal Reserve rate decisions. Core inflation also gained marginall...
12 Aug, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
How much does it cost to live near Manali? Couple reveals monthly expenses of their mountain life including rent food, fuel and moreLiving near the picturesque Manali in Himachal Pradesh, a couple detailed their monthly expenses. Their rent for a spacious 4BHK property c...
12 Aug, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
Living in 4 BHK near Manali. Couple working remotely in the mountains break down their monthly expense of Rs 50,000Divya and Saurav detailed their monthly expenses for living in the mountains near Manali, totaling fifty thousand rupees. This budget cover...
12 Aug, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
Global Market: Singapore raises 2026 growth forecast on AI boom, resilient global economySingapore raised its 2026 economic growth forecast to 4.5%-5.5% from 2.0%-4.0%, supported by stronger-than-expected AI investment and a mil...
11 Aug, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
Indian diaspora could be UPI’s ticket to the global payments mapNPCI plans to expand UPI internationally by targeting countries with large Indian diaspora populations, with CEO Dilip Asbe saying it could...
10 Aug, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
The hidden financial curriculum of studying abroadIndian families often overlook financial planning while preparing for overseas education, despite its high cost. Early forex planning, comp...
10 Aug, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
Is UPI ending free payments for all users? Here’s what Finance Ministry saysStandard UPI transfers for individuals will remain complimentary, ensuring users can continue making everyday payments without worry. While...
10 Aug, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
UK PM Andy Burnham vows crackdown on subscription traps, fake discountsPrime Minister Andy Burnham plans to tackle subscription traps and misleading discounts. New rules will make it easier for consumers to can...
10 Aug, 2026, 07.16 AM IST
You can never be rich in Bangalore? Why even Rs 50-70 lakh salary leaves little money to build wealth; techie explains the mathA techie’s claim that even a Rs 50-70 lakh salary may not be enough to become rich in Bangalore has sparked debate online. Anmol Agarwal br...
08 Aug, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
SBI cannot separately calculate UPI costs: Chairman CS SettySBI chairman CS Setty said banks cannot separately quantify the operating costs linked to rising UPI volumes. As debate over merchant charg...
08 Aug, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
SBI missed digital payments bus, now playing catch-up with YONO Pay: Chairman CS SettyState Bank of India chairman admits missing digital payments bus, while YONO app attempts to catch up. Banks and fintech firms argue UPI me...
08 Aug, 2026, 02.05 PM IST
British music festivals stage tentative revival with perks and payment plansThe landscape of British music festivals is transforming as they begin to recover from challenging years. Many major events are experiencin...
08 Aug, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
Bengaluru bachelor reveals he spent Rs 12 lakh in 2 years on living expensesA Bengaluru resident spent approximately twelve lakh rupees over two years. His monthly expenses as a bachelor in the city reached nearly f...
07 Aug, 2026, 09.31 PM IST
19x leverage on FCNR(B) deposits and high returns may not work for NRIs based in Singapore in this caseFCNR (B) FD: For NRIs, the potential gains from FCNR(B) deposits may be undermined by Singapore's tax policies. Interest earnings from Indi...
07 Aug, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Do you really need Rs 2.5 lakh/month to live in Sweden? From rent, groceries to lifestyle expenses, here's what you need to know before movingThere is no easy or one word answer to this question. The expenses anywhere would depend majorly on the city an individual is living in and...
07 Aug, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
Maldives launches Favara-UPI payment service with IndiaMaldives has launched real-time fund transfers to India using UPI. This integration connects Maldives' Favara system with India's popular p...
31 Jul, 2026, 04.51 PM IST