UPI Hits Record High In March

UPI topped Rs 24 trillion in value of transactions and Rs 19 billion in volume for the first time after becoming operational in April 2016. Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes. Photograph: ANI Photo and

‘No Politics When It Comes To The Country’s Finances’

‘Each state is unique, but when it comes to finance, the fundamentals cannot be different.’ IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at the launch of the NITI NCAER States Economic Forum portal developed by Niti Aayog at the Dr Ambedkar International

​​Why Sensex, Nifty Are Falling​ Today

‘The market’s nervousness ahead of anticipated US tariffs has led to a significant downturn in Indian equities.’ Photograph: Arko Datta/Reuters   On the very first day of the financial year, the Indian benchmarks — the 50-stock Nifty and 30-stock Sensex

Are Luxury Homes Fuelling Surge In Home Loan Growth?

More than 58% of individual housing loans disbursed in 2023-2024 were more than ₹25 lakh in size. Kindly note the image has only been published for representational purposes. Photograph: Kind courtesy Giovanni gargiulo/Pixabay India’s residential real estate market is witnessing

FTA talks may figure in Sitharaman’s London meetings

Issues related to the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) and bilateral investment treaty between India and the UK are expected to figure during the three-day visit of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to London from April 8-10, official sources said. Photograph:

Renault to buy out Nissan’s stake in Indian JV

French auto major Renault on Monday said it will buy out its Japanese partner Nissan’s stake in their Indian joint venture — Renault Nissan Automotive India Private Ltd. Renault Group would own 100 per cent of Renault Nissan Automotive India

Pipeline tariffs: CNG, piped gas to be charged lowest rate

In a significant change to regulations, oil and gas regulator PNGRB has proposed a new policy of how tariffs for pipelines carrying gas to users will be determined, and proposed charging city gas entities selling CNG and piped cooking gas

Not All Need Subsidies: Finance Secy

‘If in our cities, all urban bus transport services are free, then taxpayers are paying for it, or if electricity were to be made free, that’s a huge cost to the rest of the people.’ IMAGE: Finance Secretary Ajay Seth.

Factors that will guide the markets this week

The implication of April 2 reciprocal tariffs on global trade, trends in overseas markets and trading activity of foreign investors would dictate equity investors’ sentiment in a holiday-shortened week ahead, according to analysts. Stock markets would remain closed on Monday

After cement, Adani and Birla to compete in wire & cable industry

After cement, billionaire Gautam Adani’s group and Kumar Mangalam Birla’s Aditya Birla Group are set for a face-off in the wires and cable business with both conglomerates announcing forays into the high double-digit growth sector. In less than a month,