India’s FY26 Growth May Near 7%, Beat RBI’s 6.7% Forecast: RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta

India’s economic growth could come close to 7% in the financial year ending March, exceeding the Reserve Bank of India’s current 6.7% projection, RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta said on Thursday. Speaking at an event at the Madras School of Economics in Chennai, Gupta attributed the more optimistic outlook to expectations of a strong April-June … Read more

UPI MDR On Transactions Above ₹2,000 May Start Within Two Weeks: Report

The proposed introduction of a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions of Rs 2,000 and above could be implemented within the next two weeks, according to a Financial Express report. The Central government is expected to initiate the process by issuing a gazette notification through the Department of Financial Services. The notification is likely … Read more

ICICI Bank Gets Board Approval To Raise Up To $5 Billion Through Overseas Bonds

ICICI Bank has received board approval to raise up to $5 billion from overseas markets through various debt instruments, including bonds, notes and offshore certificates of deposit. The private-sector lender disclosed the decision in an exchange filing on Friday, August 21, following a board meeting that approved the revised borrowing limit. The approval gives the … Read more

IND vs SL, 2nd Test: Russel Arnold on why Sri Lanka can’t add spinner

Former all-rounder Russel Arnold says Sri Lanka may struggle to add another spinner for the 2nd Test against India, as it could upset the team’s balance. He noted India has an advantage with Ravindra Jadeja’s all-round abilities. Former Sri Lanka all-rounder Russel Arnold believes the hosts may struggle to add another frontline spinner to their … Read more

ENG vs PAK: Joe Root’s Near-Miss of 50 International Average Echoes Don Bradman’s Mythical Milestone

England’s Joe Root was agonizingly dismissed just one run short of achieving a rare 50.00 international batting average, leaving him stranded at 49.99. This statistical heartbreak mirrors the legendary Don Bradman’s famous final innings, where he fell short of a perfect 100 Test average. England Test captain and talismanic batter Joe Root has been playing … Read more

Welspun Corp share price surges over 17% to hit fresh 52-week high of Rs 2,319.80 on BSE, here’s why

Shares of Welspun Corp Ltd (WCL), which has a diversified portfolio spanning line pipes, ductile iron (DI) pipes, stainless steel bars, pipes & tubes, and TMT rebars, are in action after the company said it has secured the largest single order in its history. According to the information shared with exchanges after market hours on … Read more