India’s move to potentially introduce merchant discount rates on UPI transactions has sparked debate over the future of free digital payments, as policymakers navigate uncertainties around fee structures and distribution. India’s move to tidy up the legal framework for digital…
Despite a stable headline unemployment rate, India’s young workforce struggles with high joblessness, insecure gig work, and limited formal employment, threatening economic stability and growth prospects. India’s labour market is still generating jobs, but too many of them are insecure,…
AI is increasingly transforming India’s financial services, from multilingual voice-to-text in lending to record-breaking digital payment volumes, reshaping customer engagement and operational efficiency while navigating security challenges. A small dairy farmer in semi-urban Andhra Pradesh may not think of artificial…
Even as Jubilant Pharmova reports a sharp drop in quarterly profits due to operational issues at its Montreal plant, Systematix remains bullish with a 53% upside target, citing near-term recovery prospects and growth in contract manufacturing. Jubilant Pharmova has drawn…
Fuel prices across major Indian cities held firm on Monday despite rising Brent crude prices and ongoing Middle East tensions, with analysts warning of potential disruptions if geopolitical conflicts escalate. Fuel prices were unchanged across major Indian cities on Monday…
Container Corporation of India (Concor) unveils two new rail corridors connecting Mysore to Nepal and Varnama to Pipavav Port, signalling a significant boost to India’s multimodal trade and inland connectivity initiatives amid growing regional importance. Container Corporation of India has…
Petrol and diesel prices in major Indian cities remain unchanged amid rising Brent crude prices and escalating tensions in the Middle East, highlighting ongoing market volatility and concerns over future inflationary pressures in India. Petrol and diesel prices across major…
India’s ubiquitous UPI system, handling billions of transactions daily, sparks debate over sustainable funding as government subsidies struggle to cover rising operational costs. India’s Unified Payments Interface has become so routine that many users scarcely notice it. A scan of…
India’s ongoing debate over imposing MDR charges on transactions above ₹2,000 is re-emerging as policymakers evaluate the financial sustainability of its free-to-use UPI system, with the number ₹2,000 serving as a key reference point for future reforms. India’s debate over…
Unity Small Finance Bank has increased its 501-day fixed deposit rates, offering senior citizens 8.30% and general customers 7.80%, as savers seek higher, predictable income. Unity Small Finance Bank has raised the appeal of its 501-day fixed deposit with sharply…
