UPI transactions surge 27 pc annually at 20.39 billion in Feb: NPCI data

IANS | March 1, 2026 11:03 AM

New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) The unified payments interface (UPI) saw 27 per cent transaction count growth (year-on-year) at 20.39 billion in the month of February — along with registering 22 per cent annual growth in transaction amount at Rs 26.84 lakh crore, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) data showed on Sunday.

Govt directs airlines to follow route restrictions amid Middle East war

IANS | February 28, 2026 6:37 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) The Ministry of Civil Aviation has directed all Indian airlines operating international services to continuously monitor airspace advisories, Notice to Airmen (NOTAMs), and route restrictions issued by the concerned authorities to ensure passenger safety in the wake of the massive military operation launched by the US and Israel against Iran on Saturday.

India's jewellery market projected to reach $130–150 billion by 2030

IANS | February 28, 2026 6:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) The domestic jewellery market, currently valued at approximately $85–90 billion, is projected to expand to $130–150 billion by 2030, driven by wedding demand, premiumisation, organised retail expansion, and rising consumer confidence, it was announced on Saturday.

Industry hails ‘historic’ Micron chip plant inauguration in India

IANS | February 28, 2026 6:22 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) The India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) on Saturday congratulated the government and US-based Micron Technology on the historic inauguration of state-of-the-art ATMP (assembly, testing, marking and packaging) facility in Sanand, Gujarat, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.