Finance Minister

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, 13:42 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, 20:28 PM

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

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