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'Not in favour of FIRs against farmers over stubble burning': Punjab CM MannPunjab CM Bhagwant Mann said he does not favour FIRs against farmers for stubble burning and called for a Rs 3,000-per-acre incentive to ma...
The mood, as per Moody's: Shocks keep coming, India keeps growingMoody’s has raised India’s FY27 real GDP growth forecast to 7% from 6%, citing the economy’s resilience amid the Middle East conflict and e...
How Bessent, America's bond salesman, cornered Japan on big spendingIn a significant dialogue, US Treasury Secretary Bessent encouraged Japan to implement reforms in its fiscal and monetary policies. Aiming ...
Pakistan announces austerity measures to conserve fuel as Gulf conflict spiralsPakistan announced austerity measures to conserve energy and reduce government spending. These steps include cutting fuel for official vehi...
UPI charges from October 15: FAQs on who will pay 0.4% MDR and what consumers, small vendors & large merchants need to knowUPI Payment: UPI transactions of up to Rs 2,000 will continue to be free for users. A new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) will be introduced f...
MDR could push small merchants, price-sensitive consumers back towards cash: GTRIEffective October 15, UPI payments to merchants (P2M) above Rs 2,000 will attract a 0.4 per cent MDR with an overall cap of Rs 300. Besides...
UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 to attract 0.4% MDR; check key detailsNPCI will introduce a Merchant Discount Rate on select P2M UPI transactions starting October 15. Merchants will pay 0.4% on transactions ex...
How Trump's war on EVs derailed America's auto-factory revival | ExplainedUS electric vehicle projects and jobs face setbacks due to policy shifts. Automakers canceled billions in investments and thousands of jobs...
UPI fee: Why govt is putting a price on big merchant paymentsThe National Payments Corporation of India, which operates the UPI network, said the revenue will support investment in infrastructure resi...
UPI MDR bonanza: Why Paytm may win bigger, but Pine Labs could gain fasterPaytm and Pine Labs stand to benefit from the new UPI MDR framework, but the impact could differ sharply. Paytm has a larger absolute reven...
- NPCI unveils UPI MDR; Meta's new child safety measures
The NPCI has finalised the long-awaited MDR framework for UPI transactions, paving the way for changes to the payments ecosystem. This and ...
Natural gas imports rise despite price surgeIndia's natural gas imports are increasing despite higher prices this fiscal year. Demand is boosted by subsidized fertilizer and growing C...
India has 62 MMT annual compressed biogas potential; animal waste could become the biggest contributor: ReportIndia can produce sixty-two million metric tonnes of compressed biogas annually. Animal waste alone offers substantial potential for biogas...
US bans Canadian dairy, motorcycles and alcohol imports as trade war deepensThe United States is banning Canadian dairy products and motorcycles. This action escalates the ongoing trade war between the two nations. ...
Only 23% of rural households use LPG exclusively, CEEW studies findMany rural households lack doorstep LPG delivery, facing refill cost and logistics issues. Only a fraction of rural homes use LPG exclusive...
India’s farm policy needs a reset amid concerns over ethanol push, subsidies: Agri expert Devinder SharmaSharma warns that ethanol-led changes in cropping patterns may create an environmental problem over the longer term.
Govt wants automakers to plug gaps in highway EV chargingThe government wants automakers to take greater responsibility for expanding and maintaining India’s EV charging network, as nearly half of...
Auto industry remains a key driver of growth for India's economy: SIAM presidentIndia's automotive sector achieved record domestic sales across multiple segments in FY2025-26. Passenger vehicles and two-wheelers saw the...
EV subsidies to end in coming years, auto companies must prepare: Heavy Industries SecyAs stated by officials, government subsidies for electric vehicles will phase out in the coming years. It is imperative for automobile comp...
Blackouts and bigger bills: Pakistan's energy dilemma deepens as Middle East war hurts supplyPakistan’s energy crisis is worsening as disrupted LNG supplies and soaring spot prices force Islamabad to choose between expensive fuel an...