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Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has overtaken Visa to become the world’s leading real-time payment system, processing over 650 million daily transactions compared to Visa’s 639 million. This milestone, achieved in just nine years, underscores UPI’s rapid growth and potential as a global digital payments leader. Developed by NPCI, UPI dominates India’s electronic retail payments and … Read more

The United States Postal Service is increasing the price of first-class Forever stamps from 73 cents to 78 cents, along with other services, effective Sunday, July 13. This decision, confirmed by USPS, follows a review by the Postal Regulatory Commission and is part of the Delivering for America 10-year plan to support financial goals.

Amidst a global surge in crypto adoption, India’s regulatory uncertainty poses increasing risks. Pakistan strategically uses crypto to attract investment and potentially influence US relations, raising concerns about terror financing. Bhutan leverages Bitcoin for economic stability, while the US considers stablecoin regulation.

Gold prices are poised to maintain their strength in the coming week, bolstered by increased global risk aversion and a weak US dollar. Trade-related developments and key US data releases, including CPI and retail sales figures, will be closely monitored by investors. Analysts suggest that renewed trade tariff concerns and geopolitical tensions could further fuel … Read more

Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma predicts AI’s inevitable integration into business, even as CFO. He envisions AI automating tasks, urging focus on core product development as Paytm transitions into an AI-first company. Despite recent layoffs partly due to RBI restrictions, Paytm is innovating with AI, including a rap song expense tracker.

India and the US are edging closer to an interim trade agreement, potentially lowering tariffs to under 20%. Despite Trump’s tariff threats and deadlines, India prioritizes national interests over timelines. While disagreements persist on agriculture and dairy, an Indian delegation will go to Washington for negotiations soon.

VinFast Auto India is gearing up for its Indian market entry by partnering with 13 dealer groups to establish 32 dealerships across 27 cities. Aiming for 35 dealerships by 2025, this move supports the launch of VinFast’s electric SUVs. Pre-booking for the VF 6 and VF 7 models starts on July 15.

Donald Trump’s threat to impose 30% tariffs on EU and Mexican exports from August 1 has sparked strong reactions. Ursula von der Leyen criticized the move, vowing countermeasures to protect EU interests while remaining open to negotiation. Mexico rejected the tariffs as unfair, signaling a willingness to continue dialogue despite the looming trade conflict.

Donald Trump announced a 30% tariff on all goods imported from Mexico and the European Union, effective August 1, 2025. He cited Mexico’s insufficient efforts to combat drug trafficking and persistent trade imbalances with the EU as justification. Trump suggested the tariffs could be avoided if companies relocate manufacturing to the United States, promising expedited … Read more