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Budget 2026-27: FM announces Rs 10,000 crore Fund to support MSMEs

Budget 2026-27: FM announces Rs 10,000 crore Fund to support MSMEs

01 Feb 2026, 14:29 PM

The union minister also proposed to top up the Self-Reliant India Fund with Rs 2,000 crore to continue support to micro enterprises.

FM Nirmala Sitharaman asks NPCI to address infra gaps to curb UPI outages

FM Nirmala Sitharaman asks NPCI to address infra gaps to curb UPI outages

30 Apr 2025, 23:03 PM

Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman chaired a meeting to review various aspects and the way ahead for the UPI ecosystem.

UPI’s Zero-MDR (Illusion) Model is Cracking – Who’s Really Paying the Price?

UPI’s Zero-MDR (Illusion) Model is Cracking – Who’s Really Paying the Price?

31 Mar 2025, 13:40 PM

While the government insists UPI is free, hidden charges, unsustainable incentives, and industry frustrations tell a different story.

Budget 2025-2026: What

Budget 2025-2026: What's in it for Startups

01 Feb 2025, 20:27 PM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented Union Budget 2025-26 in the Parliament today.

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