Bank Holiday Update: Public Sector Banks, RRBs To Open On Sunday, September 27
Public sector banks and RRBs will remain open on September 27 ahead of a three-day strike over the five-day working week and PLI scheme.
UPI Fee Is Coming, But Are Banks Really Stocking ATMs With Cash? PIB Says No
PIB Fact Check debunks the claim that RBI and the Finance Ministry asked banks to stock ATMs with cash before the UPI fee rollout.
Jan Dhan Yojana Turns 12: PM Modi Praises Financial Inclusion Push
PM Modi praised Jan Dhan Yojana as it completed 12 years, highlighting its role in financial inclusion and formal banking access.
‘UPI Payments Will Remain Free’: Govt Clarifies MDR Proposal
The government said UPI payments will remain free for consumers, while any future MDR would apply only to select merchant transactions.
Government Proposes MDR On High-Value UPI, RuPay Transactions
The government has proposed allowing MDR on high-value UPI and RuPay transactions through amendments to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act.
Petrol Duty Returns, Diesel and ATF Levies Cut: What It Means
Fuel export duties have changed again, with fresh revisions in petrol, diesel and ATF taxes likely to draw attention across sectors.
FM Sitharaman Rejects Claims Of Govt Influence On LIC; Says Adani Investments Followed Strict SOPs
FM Sitharaman said LIC independently makes investments, stressing that Adani-related decisions followed strict due diligence and established regulatory procedures.
Finance Ministry Proposes Two-Tier GST Structure To Boost Consumption And Growth
The Finance Ministry sent a proposal to the GST Council for a new two-tier GST structure with rates of 5% and 18% for all goods.
Amit Shah To Lead Talks On GST Overhaul Amid Revenue Loss Concerns
Home Minister Amit Shah will lead talks with states and ministries to fast-track the long-pending GST overhaul.
India’s Business Aviation Sector Urges Shift From Import Duties To Operations Tax To Boost Growth
India’s business aviation sector has urged the government to scrap high aircraft import duties and adopt an operations-based tax model.
