UPI daily use count up, avg value down

Mumbai: UPI transactions in June 2025 rose 32% year-on-year in volume and 20% in value, clocking 1,840 crore worth Rs 24 lakh crore. However, on a month-on-month basis, volumes dipped from 1,868 crore in May to 1,840 crore, and transaction value declined from Rs 25 lakh crore to Rs 24 lakh crore. The average daily…

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IndiGo direct flights to UK: Airline makes long-haul debut on Mumbai–Manchester route; check schedule

IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share, has launched its first direct long-haul service between Mumbai and Manchester, marking a significant milestone in its international expansion strategy. The thrice-weekly flights will operate using Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft under a damp lease agreement with Norse Atlantic Airways, the company said Tuesday.The new route signals IndiGo’s entry…

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Who is Kesavan Ramachandran? RBI elevates internal veteran to executive director, to oversee prudential regulation

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed Kesavan Ramachandran as Executive Director (ED) with effect from July 1, 2025, the central bank said in an official release on Tuesday.Before his promotion, Ramachandran was serving as Principal Chief General Manager in the Risk Monitoring Department. As Executive Director, he will now look after the Department…

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India-US trade deal: Talks enter sixth day as Donald Trump’s tariff deadline looms; top things India is pushing for amidst hectic negotiations

US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs suspension deadline approaches on July 9. (AI image) India-US trade deal update: Intense trade discussions between India and the US continue for the sixth consecutive day on Tuesday in Washington, as negotiations reach a critical phase with New Delhi seeking improved market accessibility for its workforce-intensive products, according to…

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