The United Arab Emirates has overtaken the United States as India’s biggest source of liquefied petroleum gas this month, signalling a dramatic shift in regional supply dynamics driven by trade logistics and geopolitical influences. The United Arab Emirates has overtaken…
Despite initial fears that India’s unified payments system would disrupt credit card usage, recent research indicates the two payment methods are expanding together, with UPI broadening the digital payments market without replacing traditional credit cards. India’s unified payments system has…
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India has unveiled a comprehensive plan to reduce operating expenses, overhaul commission structures, and enhance transparency in insurance practices, signalling a major shift in industry regulation. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of…
At the 6th Financial Innovation Forum, experts highlight how AI tools can spot suspicious activity earlier in the scam process, yet emphasise that final decisions should still rely on human judgment to prevent scams effectively. Artificial intelligence is increasingly being…
Business associations across India are planning a coordinated protest against the National Payments Corporation of India’s plans to introduce a 0.4% merchant discount rate on high-value UPI transactions, signalling potential disruption to digital payments and retail trade. Business associations across…
India and Canada are accelerating negotiations on their long-discussed free trade pact, aiming for a breakthrough before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s anticipated December visit, amid mutual efforts to expand bilateral trade and address sensitive sector issues. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s…
Sebi evaluates measures to balance derivatives trading, including easing margins on long-term contracts, amid ongoing efforts to deepen India’s capital markets and curb short-term speculation. India’s markets regulator is weighing changes to the derivatives segment aimed at making it more…
Spinny, backed by Sachin Tendulkar, aims to raise up to ₹3,000 crore through its upcoming initial public offering, signalling a significant step in India’s expanding pre-owned vehicle sector. Spinny, the used-car marketplace backed by Sachin Tendulkar, has filed confidential draft…
Many household budgets falter not because of daily spending but due to unpredictable costs such as insurance renewals, travel, and maintenance. Experts suggest annual planning and sinking funds to embed these expenses into regular budgets, fostering financial resilience. Most household…
Indian refiners cut back on Russian crude purchases in August, turning to Middle Eastern suppliers amid geopolitical risks and potential US tariffs, as overall imports decline and trade dynamics shift. India’s purchases of Russian crude fell sharply in August, even…
