India’s move to potentially bring back merchant discount rates on the Unified Payments Interface could revolutionise competition among smaller payment apps by providing new revenue opportunities, even as industry leaders await final approval. India’s push to bring a merchant discount…
India’s recent passage of the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill 2026 reignites the debate over who should fund the rapidly growing digital payments infrastructure, with potential implications for the zero merchant discount rate regime and transaction charges on UPI.…
Retail investors in South Korea are increasingly being pushed into the riskiest corner of the corporate bond market, as securities firms offload unsold speculative-grade paper amid fears of rising defaults and limited regulatory safeguards. Retail investors in South Korea are…
Firstsource Solutions reports ninth consecutive quarter of double-digit revenue growth, driven by strategic AI deployment and strong deal activity, despite healthcare sector challenges and rising net debt. Firstsource Solutions reported its ninth straight quarter of double-digit revenue growth, as the…
Bangladesh grapples with its largest trade deficit in South Asia as India escalates anti-dumping cases, prompting Dhaka to seek greater market diversification and strengthened negotiations amid ongoing trade tensions. Bangladesh’s trade relationship with India remains marked by a deep imbalance…
India’s coffee exports reached over 140 countries in FY2025-26, with significant growth in premium, GI-tagged varieties and new markets such as Djibouti, Micronesia, and Timor-Leste, supported by government initiatives to boost visibility and high-value branding. India said coffee exports reached…
As the cost of AI plummets, experts see a future where affordable intelligence becomes a routine service, with India positioned as a potential global leader in pervasive AI adoption and infrastructure-driven innovation. The next phase of artificial intelligence is likely…
A bare-bones budget strips household expenses down to essentials to help navigate sudden financial shocks. Experts highlight its benefits and limitations, emphasising its role as a temporary survival tool rather than a long-term solution. A bare-bones budget is the financial…
Mitti Labs raises $9.5 million in Series A funding to expand its innovative water-saving and methane-reducing rice cultivation methods using satellite-based verification and carbon credits, targeting India, Philippines, and Indonesia. Mitti Labs, a climate tech startup founded in 2023, has…
Whirlpool of India reports its most lucrative first quarter in history, buoyed by premium product launches and market share expansion, despite facing margin squeeze from global cost pressures and competitive challenges. Whirlpool of India said its first quarter of FY27…
