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LPG, SBI ATM, UPI: Five rule changes in October explained | Key financial changes | MDR charges

October brings five financial changes that could affect consumers and businesses differently. LPG consumers need biometric Aadhaar authentication to access subsidised refills. Some SBI customers will

Indian Company, American Steel Why India’s Essar is betting $18 billion on American steel

Essar is planning a $15 billion steel complex in Iowa as part of an $18 billion US investment linking Minnesota iron ore mining with American steelmaking. With production targeted around 2030

Delhi’s winter pollution curbs: Pay double to park, 50% work from home

Delhi’s Winter Pollution Action Plan brings recurring restrictions on parking, office attendance, construction and vehicle movement. From November 1, parking charges at authorised sites will double,

Can tax planning with parents help lower your tax bill? What taxpayers need to know

Tax benefits can apply to health insurance, eligible medical expenses, rent and certain gifts involving parents, but the rules differ. Under the old tax regime, health insurance

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

Uttar Pradesh Sports Policy, 2023: What support does it offer athletes?

Uttar Pradesh Sports Policy, 2023: What support does it offer athletes?

75% traders may avoid UPI levy; ‘No UPI Day’ on Oct 2; banks to stay open on Sunday & more

According to NPCI MD and CEO Dilip Asbe, around three-fourths of India’s more than 60 million digital payment-accepting merchants have never recorded a transaction above ₹2,000 and are insulated from

India’s next capex cycle: 3 sectors that could drive ₹100 trillion investment wave

India’s investment cycle may be gaining momentum after years of subdued private capex. From AI infrastructure and renewable energy to defence manufacturing, three investment themes could shape

Trai mandates more voice and SMS only recharge options for consumers: What changes for mobile users

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has introduced new rules requiring operators to offer more voice-and-SMS-only recharge options,

Trump TV goes live Why has the White House launched a 24 7 stream

The White House has launched “Trump TV: The Essentials Station”, a 24/7 video stream featuring Donald Trump’s speeches, public appearances and administration announcements.

Economy airfares surge, business class gets cheaper: What’s driving the divide?

Economy airfares are rising sharply on India’s busiest domestic routes, while business-class fares are falling on many of the same routes. So, what’s driving this unusual pricing gap?

Hindi-speaking states — the new growth engine for mutual fund industry

Business Standard Hindi examines a key question for India's mutual fund industry—how Hindi-speaking regions are emerging as new growth engines for the sector.

Why is Adidas cutting nearly 50% workforce at its Gurugram tech hub?

Adidas has reportedly cut around 50% of the workforce at its Gurugram Tech Hub, potentially affecting nearly 350 of its 700 employees.

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

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

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.

'Don’t put the burden on us': What Delhi shopkeepers say about the new UPI charges | MDR

UPI payments will remain free for consumers, but from October 15, eligible merchants will face a 0.4% MDR on certain UPI transactions above ₹2,000.

BRICS Summit 2026: Six key takeaways on tariffs, terrorism and West Asia

The 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi ended with a 140-point declaration covering trade, terrorism, West Asia, local-currency payments, AI and global governance. Here are the key takeaways.

Tata Sons IPO RBI rejects exit request: What happens to the listing now?

RBI has rejected Tata Sons’ bid to exit the Core Investment Company framework, putting the group’s unlisted holding company on the path towards a possible IPO.

Uttar Pradesh Private Business Park Development Scheme: How the model works

Uttar Pradesh Private Business Park Development Scheme: How the model works