No cash payments at highway tolls from April 1? NHAI weighs FASTag, UPI-only payments

[ad_1] National Highaways (File photo- PTI) Commuters on National Highways may soon have to rely entirely on digital payment modes at toll plazas, as the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is considering phasing out cash transactions nationwide.Post implementation, all toll payments at National Highway fee plazas will be processed exclusively through digital modes using…

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Export boost: Centre announces seven measures to support exporters and MSMEs

[ad_1] The government on Friday announced seven measures, including credit assistance for e-commerce exporters and support for alternative trade finance instruments, aimed at boosting India’s outbound shipments and strengthening export competitiveness.The initiatives form part of the Rs 25,060 crore export promotion mission, under which three of the 10 proposed components had already been rolled out…

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Tether Buying Gold: ‘James Bond-style’ bunker: Why a crypto firm is buying more gold than most central banks

[ad_1] Gold is not just another metal. For centuries, the yellow metal has been a symbol of safety and stability, serving as a reliable hedge when markets turn volatile. Centuries ago, kings hoarded it to display their power, then, as nations modernised, central banks began stockpiling gold to shield their economies against crises. But recently,…

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ICICI Prudential Pension Fund launches first Swasthya Scheme

[ad_1] Mumbai: ICICI Prudential Pension Funds Management Company has launched the country’s first Swasthya Pension Scheme under the regulatory sandbox of the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority, seeking to help subscribers build a long-term retirement corpus while creating flexibility to meet medical expenses.Speaking at the launch, PFRDA chairman Sivasubramanian Ramann said that the critical…

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FPIs back on D-Street: Foreign portfolio investors pour in over Rs 33,000 crore, but why is IT sector missing from their shopping list?

[ad_1] Foreign portfolio investors once again turned towards Dalal Street to shop for Indian equities, spending in Rs 33,487 crore across 15 sectors, in the first half of February. The bulk of the inflows went into capital goods, financial services and oil & gas stocks, marking the strongest fortnightly buying seen since the second half…

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Trump tariffs: Who bears the burden? JPMorgan says it’s American businesses, not foreign producers

[ad_1] Tariff payments by midsize US businesses grew three times over the past year, according to new research released Thursday by JPMorganChase Institute. One of the US’ leading banks, it added that this shows signs of economic strain linked to President Donald Trump’s tariff policies.The JPMorgan study, cited by the Associated Press, indicates that companies…

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Gold price prediction: What’s the gold rate outlook for February 20, 2026? What investors should know

[ad_1] Gold has moved below the mid-Bollinger band, confirming downside pressure. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are facing resistance at higher levels, and the short-term structure is showing weakness, says Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities.Gold futures on MCX are trading near ₹1,54,700 after failing to sustain…

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New labour codes: From layoff guidelines to timely wages; new checklist issued for employers

[ad_1] Labour and employement ministry has detailed a compliance checklist for employers in order to tighten accountability and minimise legal disputes. The ministry has listed almost two dozen requirements under the four labour codes: the Code on Wages, the Code on Social Security, the Industrial Relations Code and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions…

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