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NPCI dismisses speculation over GST burden due to UPI merchant discount rate as 'incorrect' - Here's what it said.

New Delhi, Sept. 23 -- The National Payments Council of India (NPCI) dismissed as "incorrect" speculation that goods and services tax (GST) on UPI merchant discount rate (MDR) will burden small mercha... Read More


Nidhi Aapke Nikat 2.0: EPFO to begin awareness campaign next week - Check here for date, full list of cities

New Delhi, Sept. 23 -- The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is set to conduct the second edition of its Nidhi Aapke Nikat awareness campaign from next week, the retirement body body inform... Read More


M3M Hurun India Rich List 2026: From Landmark's Renuka Jagtiani to Sacramento Kings' Vivek Ranadive - Check new entrants

New Delhi, Sept. 23 -- M3M Hurun India Rich List 2026: M3M India and Hurun India have today released the 15th such list referring to the richest Indians in the world as of 24 August 2026. Data shows t... Read More


8th pay commission: Full list of upcoming state visits, meetings and dates in October 2026 - Check here

New Delhi, Sept. 23 -- The 8th central pay commission (CPC) has notified about official state visits and stakeholder meetings across India in October 2026 amid its consultation stage. As per notices o... Read More


Charges, framework, dedicated fund - How MDR on UPI works for micro and small merchants, explained

New Delhi, Sept. 22 -- The National Payments Council of India (NPCI) last week released its fact sheet on the 0.4% merchant discount rate (MDR) imposed on person-to-merchant (P2M) UPI transactions ove... Read More


NPS Vatsalya: Want to register a complaint? Here's how to access grievance redressal online - Stepwise guide

New Delhi, Sept. 22 -- The National Pension Scheme's spin-off for children, NPS Vatsalya, allows parents or guardians to open and operate a pension account for minor(s) till they become an adult. Laun... Read More


EPFO: How to file nomination for your provident fund account online? Who can be nominee? Check steps here.

New Delhi, Sept. 22 -- The Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) is a government-backed, secure, long-term investment tool and retirement savings option for salaried individuals. The Ministry of Finance rat... Read More


8th pay commission panel to visit Mumbai next month - Here's how to apply, deadline, dates of meetings

New Delhi, Sept. 22 -- The 8th central pay commission (CPC) is scheduled to be in Mumbai for an official two-day state visit from 22 to 23 October (Thursday-Friday). Since March, the panel has met emp... Read More


PhonePe's UAE push is more than UPI: What its first overseas licences mean

New Delhi, Sept. 22 -- Digital payments platform PhonePe today said it has secured in-principle approval (IPA) from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) for two licences, following the successful compl... Read More


How does MDR on UPI compare to charges on traditional debit and credit cards? Here's what NCPI's FAQs say.

New Delhi, Sept. 21 -- The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) last week announced merchant discount rate (MDR) for select UPI transactions, with the official release stating that there is "... Read More