UPI transactions stood at 24,162 crore in volume and Rs 314 lakh crore in value in FY 2025-26.

UPI transactions stood at 24,162 crore in volume and Rs 314 lakh crore in value in FY 2025-26.

The survey found that consumers continued to seek various forms of borrowing, including credit cards, auto loans, mortgages and higher credit limits.

The two-year relaxation is subject to domestic content norms, with BIS certification and cybersecurity compliance required for eligible power project bidders.

China's revised outbound investment framework adds scrutiny to technology, data and capital flows, requiring businesses to align Chinese approvals with India's PN3 rules.

The increase comes even as headline retail inflation remains close to the Reserve Bank of India's 4% target, highlighting the disproportionate rise in protein-rich foods.

During the review, India will present its trade policy record for the 2021-2025 period, highlighting major economic and structural reforms undertaken in recent years.

In addition, banks mobilised $1.97 billion through Overseas Foreign Currency Borrowings (OFCBs), while External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs) contributed another $1.342 billion during the same period.

The growth comes amid a jump in cement output, which rose by 9.8%.

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics said higher nonfuel import prices offset lower petroleum costs in June, pushing annual US import prices to their highest since 2022.

The government also revealed that revenue generated from Long Term Capital Gains (LTCG) tax on equity transactions surged sharply in Assessment Year (AY) 2025-26, reflecting higher market activity and increased tax collections.