UPI clocks 23 pc growth in June, transactions hit 22.72 billion

IANS | July 1, 2026 9:43 AM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transaction volumes rose 23 per cent (year-on-year) to 22.72 billion in June, while UPI transaction value surged 20 per cent to Rs 28.92 lakh crore last month, according to data released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on Wednesday.

OMCs cut commercial LPG cylinder prices by up to Rs 183.5

IANS | July 1, 2026 9:08 AM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) State-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) on Wednesday reduced the price of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders by up to Rs 183.5 across major cities, providing relief to restaurants, hotels and other commercial establishments that depend on the fuel for cooking.