Savings Effect

India's internet subscriptions top 1.11 billion, but rural India has just 49 per 100 people: TRAI -India internet base rose to 1,114 million by June 2026. -Broadband subscriptions grew 2.03 percent to 1,087 million. -Prepaid monthly ARPU stood higher than postpaid services.

Paytm, other fintech stocks recover after NPCI says UPI MDR shall be implemented 'immediately after Diwali' -Paytm shares dropped up to 6.5% after MDR rollout was deferred. -NPCI defers UPI MDR implementation post-Diwali. -A 0.4% MDR will apply to P2M UPI payments exceeding Rs 2,000.

Pakistan projects 22% water shortage in upcoming Rabi season with Indus Waters Treaty on hold Pakistan has been raising the IWT suspension on international forums, calling it a “water war" waged by India against it.

RBI’s measures to support the rupee may offer only short-term relief, as India faces pressure on both current and capital accounts. Today's Business Standard Editorial calls for trade and investment reforms to address the underlying balance of payments pressures.

🚨🚨 SEBI imposes ₹2 lakh penalty on IIFL Capital Services over online bond platform violations

Month after acquiring Airtable for $1.28 billion, Bending Spoons lays off large part of company

ideaForge bags Survey of India order for Q6 V2 drones

Average car loan size jumps 49% to ₹8.2 lakh in seven years, says TransUnion CIBIL

igns $328 million financing deal with Citi to acquire 8 Airbus planes

F2A raises ₹3,000 crore for AI, DeepTech fund, lifts cap to ₹3,500 crore

Banking and NBFC sector sees M&A activity as investors eye exits and fresh capital