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New Zealand-India FTA Opens Door to 1.4 Billion Consumers: PM Christopher Luxon

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has welcomed Parliament's approval of legislation to implement the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement. The pact will provide duty-free access for 57% of New Zealand exports from day one, while tariffs on 95% of exports will be eliminated or significantly reduced once fully implemented.

India’s employment rises in August as LFPR and WPR improve: Govt data

India recorded a rise in employment indicators in August 2026, with overall LFPR increasing to 55.6% and WPR reaching 52.8%, according to NSO data.

WCEF 2026 inaugurated in Gandhinagar; India hosts World Circular Economy Forum for first time

WCEF 2026 was inaugurated in Gandhinagar by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav and Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel. The four-day forum focuses on circular economy solutions, sustainability and resource efficiency.

India Approves 12 Semiconductor Projects Worth Over Rs 1.64 Lakh Crore

The Centre has approved 12 semiconductor projects across six states with investment commitments of over Rs 1.64 lakh crore. The projects cover chip fabrication, display fabrication and advanced packaging as India expands its semiconductor ecosystem.

UPI CHARGES ABOVE ₹2,000? What the new rules actually mean

UPI Charges Explained: What Changes for Payments Above ₹2,000?

A new government notification protects UPI payments up to ₹2,000 from charges, but larger merchant transactions could face a future MDR under a new framework.

RBI Rate Hike Cycle Likely as Inflation Rises; Repo Rate May Move Towards 6.5%

The RBI may begin a rate-hike cycle as consumer and wholesale inflation accelerate, with the repo rate potentially moving towards 6.5 per cent, a Systematix Group report said.

Gold, Silver Prices Today: Bullion Trades Flat Ahead of US Fed Decision

Gold and silver prices remained largely range-bound on MCX as a stronger US dollar and rising US Treasury yields pressured bullion ahead of the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision.

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