Payment lags can help curb digital fraud: RBI

MUMBAI: Some friction, long viewed as a flaw in digital payments, is now being seen as a feature. An RBI discussion paper proposes to introduce a short delay, or “lag”, for high-value transfers above Rs 10,000. This gives customers time to rethink a transaction and cancel it if they suspect fraud. Customers may also be…

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Toothpaste for car headlights: Quick fix or temporary shine? |

Home remedies like toothpaste can temporarily clear foggy headlights by gently polishing away oxidation. However, scientific research reveals this effect is short-lived, lasting only weeks. For do-it-yourself vehicle maintenance, one of the most common ways to restore fogged-up headlights is by using toothpaste. Although toothpaste is primarily used for cleaning teeth, its mild abrasives are…

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Need to strengthen supply chains amid crisis: Ficci report

NEW DELHI: Indian companies should secure additional funding and strengthen supply chains, while govt should consider emergency financing for MSMEs and tax reforms to mitigate impact of the ongoing West Asia conflict, according to a Ficci report. “The ongoing disruption in West Asia carries far-reaching implications for import-dependent economies, such as India, with likely impact…

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Middle East war fallout: IMF chief warns of ‘unavoidable pain’, urges central banks to curb inflation

IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday urged central banks to prioritise tackling inflation even at the cost of growth, warning that the global fallout of the US-Israel war on Iran will inevitably bring economic “pain”, PTI reported.“A word of caution upfront: this being a classic negative supply shock, demand adjustment is unavoidable. We cannot go…

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Developers shaping the premium market

Living in Navi Mumbai, mind you, not Mumbai, is now becoming a dream of many. Navi Mumbai no longer is defined by small apartments but has transformed into an urban hub attracting wealthy buyers, and big real estate developers. The region is now defined by some well-established big names including Hiranandani, offering luxury, security and…

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