Economy
How India’s life insurance sector funds government expenditure
Swiping in dark: The hidden cost of plastic money
Ethanol tender sparks feedstock concerns as rice gains ground over maize
Government to modify labour survey to capture gig economy, unpaid household workers
Crude oil sourcing presently volatile; procuring more on landed basis: HPCL Chief
UPI and the cost of policy reversal
The Hindu - Economy·25 Oct 2026
The government’s proposal to allow an MDR of 0.25–0.5% on UPI transactions above ₹2,000 reverses a decade-long policy; taxing the payment rail could weaken incentives for banks and fintechs to invest…
More news in Economy
How India’s life insurance sector funds government expenditureSwiping in dark: The hidden cost of plastic moneyEthanol tender sparks feedstock concerns as rice gains ground over maizeGovernment to modify labour survey to capture gig economy, unpaid household workersCrude oil sourcing presently volatile; procuring more on landed basis: HPCL Chief