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Just in:   • Indian equities open subdued amid weak global cues and higher crude oil prices  • â€œEngineering innovation and customer focused machinery drive our growth.”: Anil Kumar   • Delhi govt forms three special committees to oversee Ramlila, Durga Puja and Chhath preparations  • Putin says Ukraine's 'provocative acts' will worsen situation  • India, Gulf countries reiterate commitment to freedom of navigation  Last updated: 26 Mar, 2026    India Economy News High credit-deposit ratio doesn’t indicate funding vulnerability of banks: RBI Bulletin IANS | 26 Sep, 2026 A high credit-deposit (CD) ratio may not, by itself, indicate vulnerability in a banking system witnessing high credit growth, the latest RBI Bulletin has said..    Read more.... GST Council not likely to go in for rate changes in Oct 7 meeting IANS | 25 Sep, 2026 No major GST rate changes are expected at the next GST Council meeting on October 7, with the panel likely to focus instead on "process reforms" and the implementation of the recently undertaken rate rationalisation, according to Finance Ministry sources..    Read more.... ASSOCHAM launches TIPS platform to boost trade, investment and exports IANS | 24 Sep, 2026 The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) on Thursday launched Trade & Investment Promotion Services (TIPS), a dedicated platform aimed at supporting exporters, investors and businesses by improving market access and facilitating trade and investment opportunities in India and overseas..    Read more.... India-US trade talks moving fast and in right direction: Piyush Goyal IANS | 22 Sep, 2026 Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday appeared upbeat over progress in talks between India and the United States for a bilateral trade agreement aimed at benefiting both countries. .    Read more.... Over Rs 2.9 crore to be disbursed to 2,550 farmers as soil carbon payments: Govt IANS | 17 Sep, 2026 India’s agricultural carbon market has moved from policy to the farm level, with over Rs 2.9 crore to be distributed among 2,550 small farmers in Punjab and Haryana through digital payments for adopting regenerative farming practices, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Agriculture on Wednesday..    Read more.... New Zealand Parliament approves India FTA, tariffs to fall on most exports IANS | 16 Sep, 2026 New Zealand's Parliament on Wednesday passed legislation needed for the free trade agreement (FTA) with India with lawmakers voting 93-29 in favour, according to Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay..    Read more.... NPCI to levy MDR on UPI payments above Rs 2000 from Oct 15, small merchants continue to benefit IANS | 15 Sep, 2026 The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on Tuesday said that it has revised Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework for select UPI transactions, under which charges will apply to certain merchant payments above Rs 2,000, while small merchants and low-value transactions will continue to benefit from zero MDR..    Read more.... UPI payments up to Rs 2,000 to remain free of bank charges: Govt IANS | 14 Sep, 2026 The government on Monday announced that banks cannot impose any charges on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions of up to Rs 2,000..    Read more.... Piyush Goyal meets EAEU trade chief to fast-track trade pact IANS | 11 Sep, 2026 Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said he held discussions with Eurasian Economic Commission Trade Minister Andrey Slepnev on ways to fast-track negotiations for a proposed India-Eurasian Economic Union free trade agreement and expand market access..    Read more.... India aims to take UPI, digital public infrastructure to Global South, boost fintech exports: Commerce Secretary IANS | 09 Sep, 2026 India should leverage its experience in fintech, including the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and digital public infrastructure (DPI), to expand into global markets, particularly countries in the Global South, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Wednesday..    Read more....     Customs Exchange Rates Currency Import Export US Dollar ₹96.5 ₹94.8 UK Pound ₹132.25 ₹128.15 Euro ₹113.6 ₹109.8 Japanese Yen ₹61.3 ₹59.45 As on 03 Sep, 2026   Daily Poll What’s your biggest challenge with the 45-day payment rule?  Corporates canceling our orders  Clients demanding longer credit anyway  Strained business relationships  Filing complaints kills future work  No issues, cash flow has improved   Commented Stories

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