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Last updated: 17 Sep, 2026  
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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.
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» India aims to take UPI, digital public infrastructure to Global South, boost fintech exports: Commerce Secretary
» India, IMF discuss growth outlook, global trade shifts and macroeconomic cooperation
» Rupee surges 67 paise to two-month high on robust FCNR-B inflows
» Fresh customs, banking reforms on cards towards 'Viksit Bharat': FM Sitharaman
» MSCI rebalancing to test new closing auction system; stocks may see flows
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india-nz-2.jpg 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. 
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upi1.jpg 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. 
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upi1.jpg 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. 
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eaeu.jpg 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. 
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