Ahmedabad, Sep 16 (IANS) Opposition parties in Gujarat have criticised the Centre's decision to introduce a 0.4 per cent Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on specified UPI payments to merchants above Rs 2,000 from October 15, describing it as a burden...
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) The introduction of a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions could provide a sustainable revenue model for the digital payments ecosystem and support its expansion to one billion users over the...
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Pakistan’s National Artificial Intelligence Policy is heavy on promises and targets but the country lacks mechanisms, resources and efforts needed to achieve them, a new report has said.The report from European Times said the Pakistan...
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) The new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework for UPI transactions will not impose any charges on customers and stated that the move is necessary to make India's digital payments ecosystem financially sustainable, PhonePe CEO Sameer...
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Gold and silver miners' shares, rather than the metals themselves may offer investors the most attractive way to participate in the current precious‑metals rally, a report said on Wednesday.The report from Rational Equity Asset Management...
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) India's electric vehicle (EV) market is witnessing a sharp acceleration in adoption, creating significant opportunities for domestic manufacturing, localisation and investment across the battery and electronics value chain, a report said on Wednesday.According to a...
Mumbai, Sep 16 (IANS) The benchmark indices rebounded on Wednesday after a two-day decline, supported by gains in FMCG, realty and PSU banking stocks, while softer oil prices ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision also aided market sentiment.The...
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the proposal to enhance the wage ceiling for mandatory coverage under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000...
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Microsoft Co-founder Bill Gates has said that artificial intelligence (AI) is fundamentally different from previous technological revolutions, warning that society may not yet be ready for the scale and speed of change ahead.He underlined AI’s...
Bengaluru, Sep 16 (IANS) US-based semiconductor manufacturing equipment major Lam Research Corporation on Wednesday announced that it plans to invest approximately Rs 10,000 crore in India over the next several years to establish its first silicon component manufacturing facility in...
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the fifth edition of SEMICON India 2026 here on Thursday, as India seeks to strengthen its position in the global semiconductor and electronics manufacturing ecosystem, an official statement said...
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) India’s Housing Price Index (HPI) rose at a pace similar to previous year even as inflation rose, signalling stability in the residential market, a report said on Wednesday.The report from Bank of Baroda said the...