Business

Government to levy UPI transaction fees after Diwali to aid shopkeepers

The central government announced that UPI transaction charges will be introduced after the Diwali festival, aiming to ease the financial burden on retailers during the peak shopping period.

13 Oct 2026

RBI Issues New Credit Card Guidelines to Ban Hidden Charges Without Customer Consent

The Reserve Bank of India has mandated banks to prohibit hidden charges on credit cards unless customers give explicit consent, aiming to enhance consumer protection.

13 Oct 2026

Sensex and Nifty surge on global cues, Mumbai market closes with strong gains

The Sensex and Nifty indices ended the day sharply higher as positive signals from global markets lifted Mumbai’s stock market.

13 Oct 2026

Amazon to Cut Up to 1,000 Corporate Jobs in India Amid Global Workforce Reduction

E‑commerce giant Amazon plans to eliminate between 800 and 1,000 corporate positions in India, affecting technology, marketing and HR departments.

13 Oct 2026

Scindia urges quicker, customized credit for Northeast at bankers' conclave

At a bankers' conclave, senior leader Jyotiraditya Scindia called for faster, tailored credit facilities for India's Northeastern states.

13 Oct 2026

Mizoram Launches New Hydrocarbon Well Plan to Boost Exploration

Mizoram has announced a new well plan to intensify hydrocarbon exploration, signaling a renewed push in the state's energy sector.

13 Oct 2026

Madhya Pradesh Excise Tax Drives 11% Revenue Rise in First Half of FY2024-25

The state’s three main tax departments collected Rs 44,711 crore in the first six months of FY 2024‑25, an 11.37% increase over the same period last year, with excise tax contributing the largest share.

13 Oct 2026

HP High Court Dismisses Notice Against Bajaj Finance Over Alleged Stolen Documents

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has quashed a notice issued to Bajaj Finance under Section 94 BNSS, demanding the company produce allegedly stolen documents. The decision removes the legal pressure on the lender.

13 Oct 2026

Shyam Metalics Invests in Coal Block Bidder to Secure Raw Materials

Shyam Metalics has invested in a coal block bidder to strengthen its raw material supply chain. The move aims to secure coal resources for the company’s steel production.

13 Oct 2026

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav Inaugurates Taj Vivanta Hotel in Indore

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav officially opened the Taj Vivanta hotel in Indore, marking a new addition to the city's hospitality landscape.

13 Oct 2026

TNPDCL Secures Costliest Power Purchase to Mitigate October Shortage

Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Company has signed a record‑cost agreement to procure electricity amid the October power shortage.

13 Oct 2026

Gold Prices Stabilize Slightly as 22-Carat Gold Falls in Bengaluru

Gold and silver prices showed modest stability today, with 22-carat gold in Bengaluru slipping marginally per 10 grams.

13 Oct 2026