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No hard ceilings: On the revision to EPFO wage ceiling

A rise in minimum PF pension will protect the worse-off among the retired

19 Sep 2026 12:26 am
MDR apprehension unlikely to spur higher cash usage: RBI Deputy Governor

From October 15, a 0.4% MDR will apply to person-to-merchant UPI payments above 2,000. The charge will be paid by merchants, not consumers, and will be capped at 300 for transactions of 75,000 or more

18 Sep 2026 10:15 pm
RBI may deliver two rate hikes by CY 2026:Analysts

The combination of elevated inflation risks, strong liquidity conditions and a potential global tightening cycle is prompting expectations that the RBI may shift towards a more restrictive monetary stance in the second half of 2026.

18 Sep 2026 9:19 pm
NMDC targets Net Zero operational emissions by 2047

The Net Zero roadmap has been divided into three phases the short-term will cover FY 2026 to FY 2030, medium-term FY2030 to FY2040 and the long-term will run from FY 2040 to FY 2047

18 Sep 2026 9:09 pm
Whos watching what we eat? Inside Indias food adulteration problem

As adulteration cases pile up, and the Indian consumer confronts a complex food chain, where risks are often invisible, whos responsible for keeping milk and everyday foods safe?

18 Sep 2026 7:24 pm
How Chennais GCC expansion could reshape its real estate market

As global capability centres expand across the citys key corridors, demand for Grade A offices and housing is expected to grow alongside supporting infrastructure

18 Sep 2026 7:16 pm
Net direct tax collection rises 13% to over 12.12 lakh crore till September 17

Refund issuance jumped 29.19% to over 2.20 lakh crore till September 17, the data released by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) showed.

18 Sep 2026 5:10 pm
Venezuela, Iran, Russia India has historically complied with Trump on cutting oil imports

Data shows that protecting Indias trade and economic interests has, in the past, coincided closely with the U.S. sanctions and tariff programme

18 Sep 2026 4:47 pm
Kearney study recommends measures to improve Tamil Nadus fiscal capacity

The States core challenge is not that it borrows too much, but that it collects and spends less efficiently than comparable large States, the study says

18 Sep 2026 1:21 pm
What does the latest revision to the EPFO wage ceiling entail? | Explained

How does the EPFO wage ceiling revision expand the social security net? What are the concerns of Unions and Employers? What are the legal issues that may arise?

18 Sep 2026 10:48 am
Moody's raises India fiscal 2027 GDP growth forecast to 7% on West Asia resilience

The agency said elevated energy prices and El Nio-related food price pressures pose risks to inflation, consumption and growth

18 Sep 2026 10:28 am
Complex priorities: On UPI transactions, MDR charges

A fear of political fallout has led to an overly complex MDR structure on UPI

18 Sep 2026 12:49 am
Govt puts 25 coal blocks on sale in 16th round of commercial auctions

The mines span across nine states including Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, among others.

17 Sep 2026 10:12 pm
As U.S. readies 100% tariffs, Russia provided more than half of Indias oil imports in July

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a Bill on September 16 that seeks to impose tariffs of up to 100% on the top-5 countries absorbing the largest shares of Russias oil

17 Sep 2026 6:05 pm
Govt denies foreign pressure behind UPI MDR, says charge will help Indian UPI apps

The Department of Financial Services took to X to say that the NPCIs actions had not rectified any of the concerns that the U.S. has raised in the past regarding Indias UPI system

17 Sep 2026 3:42 pm
ED widens scrutiny of possible irregularities in IBC proceedings | Explained

Enacted in 2016, the Code provides a time-bound framework for resolving insolvency and maximising the value of a distressed companys assets

17 Sep 2026 12:10 pm
Parliament Standing Committee didnt discuss MDR charges on UPI transactions, says Gaurav Gogoi

The Congress MP said that government representatives did not provide any specific or satisfactory answers on the need for the new UPI charges

17 Sep 2026 11:24 am
ED raids ex-Haryana Minister Gopal Kanda in PMLA case linked to real estate 'fraud'

The four projects under investigation involved the collection of 248.46 crore from 661 investors, without handing over possession or executing the promised sale deeds till date, an ED official said.

17 Sep 2026 10:58 am
MEA monitoring developments of Russia sanctions bill in U.S. Congress

The Bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives authorisesthe U.S. President to impose tariffs of up to 100% on India and other countries for buying oil and gas from Russia

17 Sep 2026 10:39 am
Mining amendment is unfair to States

A State that bears the infrastructural and social consequences of mineral extraction must retain a meaningful stake in the economic value generated from its natural resources

17 Sep 2026 12:52 am
What Indias growth really means

India should counter energy risks through diversified suppliers, long term contracts, strategic reserves, renewables, domestic exploration and efficiency

17 Sep 2026 12:39 am
What lies beyond Indias E20 push

The E20 blends promised savings were offset by lower mileage, with consumers spending an estimated 88,234 cr. extra over the last three years; its benefits for emissions and forex savings are uncertain, as higher fuel consumption can raise emissions while diverting crops to ethanol can affect food security and exports

16 Sep 2026 11:11 pm
Copper dazzle dull margins for EV, consumer and engineering goods

Copper futures touched a lifetime-high of $14,779 per ton on September 8 and continues to hover above the $14,000 per ton-mark.

16 Sep 2026 8:59 pm
Banks must extend credit to all sectors to strengthen States economy, says Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu

It has to be in accordance with the governments development priorities and the lending targets set should translate into measurable outcomes, he asserts

16 Sep 2026 8:54 pm
FM urges industry to look beyond rate cuts to compliance and revenue; calls for robust tax policy research

Drawing comparisons with institutions such as the Institute for Fiscal Studies in the UK and the International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation in Amsterdam, Sitharaman said India needed more visible and rigorous independent tax policy research

16 Sep 2026 8:06 pm
Government removes registration requirement for small exporters in bid to reduce compliance burden

According to the data presented by the government covering 2021-22 to 2025-26, low-value exports account for a significant share of shipping bills but a very small proportion of the overall export value

16 Sep 2026 6:20 pm
Union Cabinet approves raising EPFO wage ceiling to 25,000 per month

In a press release, the Government said that this decision is expected to bring more than 51 lakh additional employees within the ambit of mandatory EPFO coverage

16 Sep 2026 3:38 pm
Keralam to be transformed from remittance economy to investment economy, says CM V.D. Satheesan

CM inaugurates three-day Reimagining Keralam roundtable conference organised by Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation on the States flagship development projects

16 Sep 2026 2:52 pm
Independent tax policy research should enter public discourse: FM Sitharaman

Tax professionals must look beyond sectoral interests and put the national interest first, said the Finance Minister

16 Sep 2026 1:34 pm
Who has to pay MDR on UPI and who stands to gain the most? | Explained

What is the new UPI MDR system? Who will have to pay the charges? Which transactions will remain free? How much could banks and payment platforms earn?

16 Sep 2026 12:45 pm
'Narendras Ongoing Trump Appeasement': Congress's dig at PM on UPI move

Jairam Ramesh asked whether the government's move on MDR was done to enable U.S. card companies to compete with UPI

16 Sep 2026 11:30 am
Decoding Indias GDP base revision

A major driver of the revision in nominal GDP in the case of India is the improved measurement of Indias unincorporated services sector

16 Sep 2026 12:57 am
August retail inflation raises chances of RBI rate hike in October, say economists

Inflation in August as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose to a 20-month-high of 4.8%, driven up by rising food prices

15 Sep 2026 7:28 pm
Expect EU to sign FTA and India-Canada negotiations to be completed by year-end, govt says

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal will also be travelling to the U.S. at the end of September, during which he will likely hold a bilateral meeting with his U.S. counterpart to discuss trade issues, including the much-delayed interim trade agreement announced in February.

15 Sep 2026 7:03 pm
Indias 26% goods exports surge lowers August 2026 trade deficit

According to Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal, this was the first time that merchandise export growth surpassed growth in imports in percentage as well as absolute value terms

15 Sep 2026 6:52 pm
India approves expedited export of electricity to flood-hit Nepal

The approval will help Nepal meet its power requirements during this difficult period and further strengthen the close and longstanding energy cooperation between India and Nepal, stated Indias Power Ministry.

14 Sep 2026 7:35 pm
WPI inflation rises to 9.92% in August on rising prices of food, fuel, manufactured items

In manufactured items, WPI inflation was at a series high of 8.37%, higher than 8.29% in July

14 Sep 2026 1:03 pm
Oil prices jump more than $3 after new strikes on Saudi, Strait of Hormuz

Brent crude futures rose $3.62, or 3.46%, to $108.23 per barrel as of 2214 GMT (Sunday). WTI futures rose $3.15, or 3.15%, to $103.20 per barrel

14 Sep 2026 7:29 am
The evidence gap in dole politics

Governments often attach lofty social purposes such as dignity and empowerment to cash transfers, but rarely publish the model that links payments to outcomes

14 Sep 2026 12:56 am
BRICS Summit: PM Modi warns against weaponisation of technology, critical minerals

Prime Minister flagged serious concerns over the weaponisation of technology and critical minerals, saying it could hinder shared progress and prosperity

13 Sep 2026 12:21 pm
Russia imports record fuel from India as Ukraine strikes hit refineries

The shipments underscore the impact of a sustained Ukrainian drone campaign against Russia's oil refineries and energy infrastructure

13 Sep 2026 11:00 am
Jamia hostel protest: AISA claims students assaulted, university refutes charge

University officials claimed that some students broke two hostel gates and manhandled members of the proctorial team

12 Sep 2026 3:16 pm
Indias forex reserves jump by a record $44.903 billion

In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves increased $11.475 billion to a new all-time high of $740.803 billion

11 Sep 2026 11:05 pm
PM Modi highlights trade barriers and sea route disruptions at BRICS Business Forum

Also speaking at the Forum, Russian President Vladimir Putin talked about the ongoing shift in global economic power, while Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian spoke about the need to move trade away from a system dominated by a few currencies

11 Sep 2026 7:43 pm
Alliance Air plane suffers engine failure; makes emergency landing at Delhi airport

The airline was operating the flight 9I 698 from Prayagraj to the National Capital with an ATR 72-600, a twin-engine turboprop aircraft

11 Sep 2026 4:10 pm