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UPI charges from October 15: 0.4% MDR on payments above Rs 2,000, but flat Rs 5 fee for railway tickets, fuel, insurance and utilities; sending money to friends, family, Autopay for OTT stays free

The MDR will have to be borne by merchants. Larger retailers, online platforms and restaurants, among others, may choose to absorb the cost. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on Tuesday announced a 0.4% merchant discount rate (MDR) on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, subject to an overall cap of Rs 300. For utility…

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Gold price prediction today: Will gold continue bearish trend? Check September 16, 2026 outlook

Fundamentally, gold’s near-term outlook stays cautiously bearish, with Fed guidance the key swing factor. Gold price prediction today: Gold’s outlook in the near-term continues to be cautiously bearish, says Vedika Narvekar, Research Analyst – Commodities & Currencies, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers. Below is here detailed view and outlook on gold prices:Oil prices have…

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‘To strengthen UPI’s long-term sustainability’: RBI backs 0.4% MDR on transactions above Rs 2,000

The RBI said the move would help UPI “continue to scale, innovate and serve consumers.” NEW DELHI: The Reserve Bank of India has backed the introduction of a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on large-value UPI transactions, saying the move would help strengthen the long-term sustainability of India’s digital payments ecosystem.The National Payments Corporation of India…

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Oil prices today: Brent crude falls as US crude inventories rise despite Saudi supply concerns

Oil prices fell on Wednesday after an unexpected increase in US crude inventories outweighed concerns over supply disruptions following an attack on Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline.Brent crude futures declined 93 cents, or 0.86%, to $107.82 a barrel at 0028 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures dropped 97 cents, or 0.92%, to $104.86…

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PV dispatches up 37% ahead of festivals

New Delhi: Auto industry entered the festive season with dealers receiving more cars and scooters than in any previous Aug. Whether buyers match that pace at showrooms is the next test.Passenger-vehicle dispatches rose 36.5% year-on-year to 4,39,309 units, according to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam) on Tuesday. But the increase…

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Solar Industries acquires S African company for 13,000 crore

Nagpur: Solar Industries, a Nagpur-headquartered explosives manufacturer, has signed a definitive agreement to take over South Africa’s Omnia Holdings in a Rs 12,951 crore deal, leading to formation of one of the world’s largest and most integrated blasting solutions platform.Solar would also get access to key international markets, including US, Canada, Australia, Brazil and Indonesia,…

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housing society dispute

Water kept leaking into his ground-floor home despite repeated fixes; after an 8-year legal fight, Maharashtra court orders first floor flat owner to allow repairs and split costs

The upstairs owner was no longer willing to let repair workers enter his flat. (Image for representative purpose only) Co-habiting in a housing society can come with its set of challenges. One such case is of a ground floor flat occupant who was constantly troubled by water leakage from the first floor, and the problem…

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