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Indian Railways implements multitracking and dedicated freight corridors to decongest high-density networks, boost freight capacity, and reduce logistics costs.
NPCI announces 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, effective October 15, impacting merchants, not customers.
US Federal Reserve raises interest rates to 3.75%-4.00% range, signaling further tightening to combat persistent inflation and meet 2% target.
Cabinet approves hike in EPFO wage ceiling to Rs 25,000, impacting 8 crore workers and boosting social security after 12 years.
Government exempts small export consignments up to ₹3 lakh from RCMC, boosting MSMEs, artisans, and e-commerce by easing compliance burden.
NPCI introduces 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate on UPI payments exceeding ₹2,000 for merchants, effective October 15, exempting P2P.
New rural employment scheme VB-G RAM G trails MGNREGS by 9% in August, raising concerns over rural job generation.
India's nominal GDP estimates revised downwards by 2.7-3.8% for 2022-25, reflecting improved data and methods for the unincorporated sector.
India's retail inflation hits 4.82% due to soaring sugar and chip prices, prompting economists to predict an imminent RBI repo rate hike.
India's overall unemployment rate for persons aged 15+ slightly dipped to 5% in August, according to the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey data.
Soaring US government bond yields hit two-decade high, threatening global economies with higher borrowing costs and potential financial instability.
Enforcement Directorate identifies IBC frauds, collusive resolution cases, and disproportionate haircuts as key thrust areas for investigation, citing malpractices.
IBBI proposes four key amendments to personal guarantor insolvency rules, tightening safeguards for creditors after the controversial Subhash Chandra case.
Finance Ministry notifies no bank charges on UPI transactions up to Rs 2,000 and RuPay debit cards, hinting at future fees for higher-value payments.
India's retail inflation hits 4.82% in August 2026, with food inflation at 5.95%, driven by rising prices in key commodities.
PM Modi warns against weaponisation of technology and critical minerals, highlighting new BRICS initiatives for resilient supply chains and global cooperation.
India must strategically leverage the New Development Bank within BRICS to enhance its financial influence and promote local currency lending amidst global economic shifts.
MoSPI Secretary reveals nominal GDP revised downwards due to improved informal sector data, validating new 2022-23 base-year series accuracy.
Textiles and Apparel sector offers a blueprint for mass job creation, drawing lessons from Tiruppur's success, urging PM's focus for Viksit Bharat.
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