Business Centre clarifies UPI will remain free for users across India:Govt says any future merchant charges will be limited and nominal August 8, 2026 Special Correspondent The Government of India has clarified that UPI users will not have to pay any charges for making payments. It…
Business Don’t feel like going to office? Take mental health break:Debate sparked by China’s ‘unhappy leave’; industrialist Goenka says also needed in India August 8, 2026 Special Correspondent Is it enough to just say ‘I don’t feel like it’ to not come to the office? No medical certificate,…
Business 3-6-9 rule useful for creating an emergency fund:Salaried workers need 3–6 months’ savings; freelancers 9–12 months August 8, 2026 Special Correspondent To ensure that your daily lifestyle and old savings are not affected in the event of any sudden crisis like…
Business Govt may withdraw legal protection for Facebook-Instagram:Paid content promotion raises concerns, calls grow for more human oversight August 8, 2026 Special Correspondent A major legal and technical question has arisen after ongoing meetings between social media company Meta and the Indian government.…
Business SBI profit rises to ₹21,121 cr,loans cross ₹50 lakh cr:At the country’s largest govt-owned bank, deposit growth falls to 9.7% August 8, 2026 Special Correspondent The country’s largest public sector bank, State Bank of India (SBI), delivered a strong performance in the April-June quarter. Loan…
Business Gold price increased by ₹7,064 to ₹1.49 lakh:Silver became ₹14,094 more expensive; the price of one kg reached ₹2.31 lakh August 8, 2026 Special Correspondent Gold and silver prices saw a spectacular rise this week. According to the India Bullion and Jewelers Association (IBJA), over…
Business India is the new global fashion hub:30 foreign brands enter annually; 45% of purchases from small towns August 8, 2026 Special Correspondent Spanish fashion brand Desigual is debuting its full apparel collection in India for the first time. Last year, the company…
Business ‘Banks can’t immediately seize student’s smartphone if he misses EMI’:RBI sets boundaries for loan recovery agents in a breather for borrowers August 8, 2026 Special Correspondent Taking a loan or Equated Monthly Installments (EMI) for a new smartphone, laptop, or gadget is about to get much…
Business What is ‘Financial Minimalism’?:Minimalist lifestyle becoming popular worldwide today August 7, 2026 Special Correspondent At the beginning of the month, as soon as the salary arrives in the account, it feels like there will…
Business Delhi HC lifts FSSAI’s ban on sale of Dabur products:Court finds no food safety issues with company’s products August 7, 2026 Special Correspondent The Delhi high court has granted interim relief to Dabur. The court has stayed the FSSAI order which had directed…
