The future of tech governance | Expert’s take

Who pays for UPI? | MDR | UPI charges | BRICS | West Asia | Tata Sons | Macro Matters Ep 8

In this episode of Macro Matters, Ankur Bhardwaj speaks with A K Bhattacharya, Archis Mohan and Sanjeeb Mukherjee on UPI charges, Tata’s succession question, an expanded BRICS and how the West Asia.

Tata Sons board backs listing, 5-year extension for Chandrasekaran | Tata Group

Tata Sons’ board has approved a five-year extension for N Chandrasekaran as Chairman, alongside its decision to proceed with a stock market listing.

Mid- and smallcaps are beating the Nifty: But can the rally last? | Investment Tips

Mid- and small-cap stocks have pulled ahead of the Nifty 50 in 2026, with the performance gap reaching its widest level of the year. But analysts say the rally is becoming more selective

Quit your job? Your EPF may still earn interest for years | Personal Finance

Taking a career break at 40? What happens to your EPF money? Find out how long your existing PF balance can continue earning interest, when an account becomes inoperative

IPO rush: Which checks can help you identify a quality IPO? | IPO latest news | IPO review

The IPO market is set for a busy September, with over 20 companies expected to go public. Before investing, understand the company’s business, financial strength, debt, cash flow and valuation.

UPI charges: What will you actually pay? | MDR | UPI transfer | UPI payment

₹1 lakh via UPI can mean different merchant-side charges depending on where you pay. Here’s what the new MDR rules mean for family transfers, shops, stockbrokers and bills—and whether you pay anything

Meta One brings paid features under one plan Check prices, features and more

Meta has launched Meta One, bringing paid features for Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook into individual subscriptions and bundles, while core services and everyday Meta AI use remain free.

US confirms for first time it has weapons deployed in space

The US has publicly acknowledged having weapons in orbit, but their capabilities remain secret. Here’s what Washington revealed, why it is keeping details classified, and what it means for the growing

Meta to share child sexual abuse material cases directly with Indian authorities

Meta has agreed to share child sexual abuse material (CSAM) cases directly with Indian law enforcement agencies,

UPI’s new 0.4% fee: Who pays—you or the shopkeeper? | MDR | UPI charges

UPI will remain free for consumers, but certain merchants will pay a 0.4% merchant discount rate on transactions above ₹2,000 from October 15.