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US Sanctions on Iran Raise Fresh Concerns for Indian Rice Exporters

India’s rice exporters could face growing pressure as tougher US sanctions on Iran threaten to complicate trade with one of the country’s important overseas markets.

UPI Completes 10 Years as Transaction Volume Soars 13,000-Fold

India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has completed 10 years, marking a major milestone for the country’s digital payments ecosystem. What began in 2016 as a new way to make instant bank-to-bank payments has grown into one of the world’s most widely used real-time payment systems, changing how individuals, businesses and merchants send and receive money

Trade Talks Collapse: Canada Prepares Retaliatory Tariffs on US

Canada and the United States are facing a fresh escalation in their trade dispute after negotiations between Washington and Ottawa broke down, pushing the two long-standing economic partners closer to a wider tariff confrontation. Canada is preparing retaliatory measures against U.S. imports, signalling that Ottawa is unwilling to accept Washington’s latest...

Trump Escalates Canada Trade Fight With Threat of 50% Auto Tariffs

Trade tensions between the United States and Canada are escalating once again, with US President Donald Trump threatening to sharply increase tariffs on Canadian-made automobiles and auto parts. Trump has warned that tariffs on cars and trucks imported from Canada could rise to 50% from January 2027, adding another layer of uncertainty to an already strained...

Assam Targets 10 Lakh MT Paddy Procurement to Strengthen Farmer Incomes

Assam is stepping up its agricultural procurement strategy with an ambitious target of purchasing 10 lakh metric tonnes of paddy every year, in a move aimed at providing greater economic security to the state’s farming community.

'Economic D-Day' Begins: US Moves to Cut Iran's Financial Lifelines

The United States is preparing to unleash a sweeping new economic offensive against Iran, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent describing the campaign as an “economic D-Day.” Washington says the objective is to cut off the financial and trade channels that continue to support Tehran, while also putting pressure on countries that maintain economic ties with...

India Receives $511.5 Million in FDI as New Investment Rules Take Effect

India is seeing a fresh wave of foreign investment after easing rules governing investments from countries that share a land border with the country. As many as 29 FDI proposals worth ₹4,895 crore ($511.5 million) have been received under the revised framework, signalling early investor interest in the more flexible approval mechanism.

Sprite and IRCTC Join Hands for Tejas Express Campaign

Sprite and IRCTC have joined hands to introduce the Sprite Tejas Express on the Lucknow–New Delhi–Lucknow route, marking a new step in train branding and experiential marketing

SBI to Charge ₹15 + GST on Cash Withdrawals Beyond Four From October 1

State Bank of India (SBI) is set to introduce revised cash withdrawal charges for Basic Savings Bank Deposit (BSBD) account holders from October 1, 2026. Under the new structure, customers will continue to receive four free cash withdrawals every month, giving them a fixed number of no-charge transactions for accessing cash.

FY26 Sees First Drop in Derivatives Traders in Four Years : SEBI

India’s derivatives market witnessed a significant shift in FY26, with the number of active derivatives traders declining for the first time in four years, according to a study by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).