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Don't put a toll on UPI: Why merchant discount rate isn't the answerA proposal to introduce a merchant discount rate (MDR) on UPI transactions above ₹2,000 for businesses with annual turnover of ₹1-1.5 crore...
India joins WTO fish subsidies pact, 900 questions at trade policy reviewIndia has joined the WTO agreement on fisheries subsidies, prohibiting harmful fishing practices. This pact safeguards traditional fishers ...
BBBump it up, boys! The great Indian economic rating puzzleIndia's fiscal discipline has improved significantly, supported by strong economic growth. Government deficit has narrowed while growth con...
Trump Media pitched $100,000 monthly fee for 'fastest' feed of US president's posts: ReportTrump Media & Technology Group, which owns Truth Social, has in recent weeks also pitched a discounted plan of $60,000 per month if the fir...
The challenges facing UK's next PM Andy BurnhamAndy Burnham will become Britain's prime minister facing significant economic and welfare challenges. He aims to boost the economy and impr...
UPI MDR may return for large merchants: What it means for your digital paymentsIndia's government is considering a small Merchant Discount Rate for large UPI retailers. This potential change aims to create a sustainabl...
West Asia crisis, uncertain monsoon major risks for growth: RBI Governor Sanjay MalhotraReserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra noted West Asia crisis and weak monsoon pose growth risks. India's economy grew over seven percent re...
Exclusive: UPI merchant fee likely to be set at 5-7 basis points: sourcesThe move would mark a significant shift in India’s digital payments policy, six years after the government made UPI and RuPay debit card tr...
Exclusive: Govt may bring back UPI merchant fee for big businessesIndia may reintroduce merchant discount rates for large businesses on UPI transactions. This move aims to address the financial sustainabil...
From mediator to marketer: Pakistan lobbies for a bigger US rolePakistan hired a US lobbying firm to boost security cooperation and minerals investment. The two-year agreement aims to convert goodwill in...
Stable policy push for ISM 2.0; Wipro misses Q1 estimatesHappy Friday! The government is leaning on policy stability, not just subsidies, to drive ISM 2.0. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning ...
Wipro’s muted quarter; UPI’s merchant fee revivalWipro posted flat first-quarter profit despite higher revenues. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
How beavers helped a struggling England farm secure a £1 million deal and spark a multimillion-pound revivalA Lincolnshire rewilding project aims to prove nature restoration's profitability. Beavers will be reintroduced to a 1,525-acre farm, trans...
Ukraine's parliament approves Serhii Koretskyi as the country's new prime ministerUkraine's parliament approved Serhii Koretskyi as the new prime minister. This appointment occurred as hundreds protested the defense minis...
RBI proposes stricter data governance framework for banks, NBFCs; seeks feedback by Aug 17The Reserve Bank of India has proposed a new data governance framework. This framework aims to strengthen data risk management for financia...
Global Market: EU opens talks on digital euro rules, eyes 2029 launchThe European Union has begun negotiations on legislation to create the legal framework for a digital euro, aiming to finalize the rules by ...
"We are moving ahead with connecting India's UPI and New Zealand's payment system": PM Modi"Friends, to make our Strategic Partnership meaningful, we are turning the strengths of both countries into practical cooperation. In the f...
The waiting game: Why the UK’s stablecoin moment is nowGlobal stablecoin market value exceeds three hundred billion dollars, dominated by US dollar denominations. The United Kingdom faces a stra...
Global headwinds, resilient MSMEs: India’s ECLGS 5.0 responseThe real significance of ECLGS 5.0 lies not merely in the credit it provides but in what the credit protects.
Evolving nature of digital payment system in IndiaIndia's digital payment landscape is rapidly evolving, prompting policy discussions. Experts convened to address emerging challenges and ne...