Month: September 2026
Will the Clarity Act pass? Crypto firms and banks battle ahead of Senate vote
Crypto and banking groups are stepping up their fight over a major cryptocurrency bill ahead of a key Senate vote. The battle over the Clarity…
RBI to expand retail forex access with five new currency pairs, plans wider global currency bouquet
The Reserve Bank of India will add five currency pairs to its retail foreign-exchange platform, expanding access for individuals seeking to transact in major global…
Russian hi-tech firms to join trade fair ahead of Brics Summit
Russia’s top hi-tech companies will showcase products in areas such as medical equipment, robots, and transport digitalisation solutions at an event in New Delhi ahead…
India seeks payment-system links in every FTA, Commerce Secy says: Report
India is seeking to link its payment systems with those of its trading partners as part of every free trade agreement it negotiates, as New…
Hylenr Technologies: Hyderabad startup Hylenr reports rare-earth signatures in reactor tests, may open new route to critical materials
Hyderabad-based energy technology startup Hylenr Technologies has reported experimental findings from its hydrogen-based reactor research that show signatures associated with rare-earth and other elements, potentially…
UPI still has ‘lot of scope’ to grow, rural and offline access key challenges: NPCI CTO
Mumbai: The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) still has significant room to expand, particularly in reaching rural populations and developing offline payment solutions, National Payments Corporation…
Mortgage rates rise as 30-year rates hit 6.85%, pushing more homebuyers toward ARMs as demand falls 2.7%
Mortgage rates moved higher last week, pushing some borrowers toward adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) as they looked for cheaper loan options. The rise in rates also…
Brent oil price crosses $100: Why Middle East conflict is driving crude prices higher
Brent crude oil futures crossed $100 a barrel on Wednesday, reaching their highest level in more than six weeks. The price touched $100.19 a barrel…
Refiners to sell 2.5 lakh tonnes of white sugar in domestic market: Shree Renuka Sugars MD & CEO
New Delhi: Indian sugar refiners plan to sell around 2.5 lakh tonnes of white sugar in the domestic market, Shree Renuka Sugars Managing Director and…
India August consumer inflation likely hit 20-month high on food, fuel prices: Reuters poll
BENGALURU: India’s consumer inflation likely rose to a 20-month high in August, driven by higher food and fuel prices, marking a third straight month above…