Bank holidays in October 2026: Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra, Durga Puja, and more; check full listIn October 2026, Indian banks will observe several holidays coinciding with major festivals like Dussehra and Chath Puja. The Reserve Bank ...
5 rule changes from October 1: SBI ATM charges, MDR on UPI, bulk FD rates, KYC for LPG subsidy and moreIn October 2026, significant changes to banking and finance regulations will take effect, impacting numerous services. Furthermore, the Res...
Aadhaar authentication for LPG subsidy: Will your gas supply be stopped if you fail to authenticate UID before October 1, 2026?From October 1, 2026, all domestic LPG consumers will need to undergo Biometric Aadhaar Authentication to access subsidies. This process is...
Manufacturing a bright spot; services presents a mixed bag: Upasna Bhardwaj, Chief Economist, Kotak Mahindra Bank"Despite the ongoing debate around the new GDP series, real GDP growth remained robust at 7.8% in the first quarter, highlighting the econo...
Aadhaar authentication mandatory for subsidised LPG refills from October 1; 27.43 crore consumers already coveredDomestic LPG consumers must complete Biometric Aadhaar Authentication for subsidised cylinder refills. This authentication process is manda...
Modinomics at 76: The birthday cake, the candles and the numbersPM Narendra Modi turns 76 as he completes nearly 12 years in office, a period that has reshaped India’s economic landscape through infrastr...
Modi's governance model: Scaling trust, efficiency and growthGovernance transformation relies on technology and citizen engagement for efficient delivery. Digital identity and direct transfers have im...
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...
DBT transfers reach Rs 2.08 lakh croreDirect benefit transfers have reached ₹2.08 lakh crore this fiscal year. Fertiliser subsidy led with ₹62,984 crore, and Public Distribution...
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...
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 ...
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 growth gets a government lift, Bernstein flags hidden costsIndia's economic outcomes show distortions, not solely free-market forces at play. Company earnings and asset valuations are influenced by ...
Oil & gas stocks after 6 months of West Asia crisis: Who beat markets, who lagged & what’s next?The Nifty Oil & Gas Index lagged behind the broader market following the onset of the West Asia conflict. Despite this, Aegis Logistics and...
Government weighs PNG drive 3.0 to speed up adoption; launch likely in SeptemberThe government is set to launch the PNG Drive 3.0 initiative, designed to expedite gas connections for households and industries alike. Pre...
Retailers’ cooking gas losses dip in August, but government dues top Rs 59,000 croreFuel retailers' revenue loss on subsidized LPG narrowed to Rs 188 per cylinder in August. This marks a sharp decrease from the Rs 500 loss ...
LPG subsidy bill may top Rs 1 lakh crore in FY27, create Rs 70,000 cr gap over Budget allocationIndia's LPG subsidy bill may surpass Rs 1 lakh crore in fiscal year 2027. This projection indicates a significant shortfall against the bud...