August 2026

Central bank is preparing to pilot the new currency substrate after securing govt approval for large-scale field trials MUMBAI: Polymer banknotes are likely to enter circulation at the beginning of FY28, RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra said, as the central bank prepares to pilot the new currency substrate after securing govt approval for large-scale field trials….

Airtel Money has now achieved meaningful scale with Q1 revenue of over $400 million, growing at 26% year-on-year in constant currency terms NEW DELHI: Airtel Money is preparing for a London listing in the second half of 2026, Bharti Airtel executive VC Gopal Vittal said on Wednesday. Airtel Money is a mobile commerce service that…

Government is likely to permit banks and payment service providers to levy a merchant discount rate of between 0.25% and 0.4% on UPI transactions exceeding Rs 2,000. In a step closer to possibly introducing Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions, the Lok Sabha on Thursday approved a Bill amending the Payment and Settlement Systems…

After beginning the week with strong gains that pushed major indexes to record levels, the market has settled over the past two sessions. US stock market today: Wall Street stocks moved mixed during Thursday morning trading as investors reacted to the latest round of corporate earnings from companies across a broad range of industries.The S&P…

The crèche allowance is generally admissible for up to two children. For many working parents, one of the biggest challenges after the birth of a child is balancing childcare responsibilities with professional commitments. While employer-provided childcare facilities have existed under labour laws for many years, the newly notified Labour Codes have brought renewed focus to…