UPI survey shows resistance to additional payment costs A LocalCircles survey suggests that 76% of respondents could move purchases above ₹2,000 away from UPI if merchants charge them extra for using the payment method. The findings reflect a possible change in consumer behaviour, rather than an actual shift already recorded.

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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu laid the foundation for LV Prasad Eye Institute’s Sudha & Venkat Jasti Campus on September 23, 2026. The project is coming up at Abbarajupalem village in Thullur mandal, near Amaravati. It marks the start of construction, not the opening of a functioning hospital. Amaravati eye-care campus targets a 2027 opening

India and the four-member Visegrad Group agreed to strengthen political, economic, defence and technology cooperation during their first foreign ministers’ meeting held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar described the inaugural V4+India meeting as a historic occasion and said the discussions had been highly productive. The count

The Tata Sons board has approved N Chandrasekaran’s reappointment as chairman for another five-year term, but a disagreement over the voting process has raised questions about whether his continuation is fully settled. Tata Trusts and its affiliated trusts own approximately 66 per cent of Tata Sons and have two nominee directors on the holding company’s board. During Thursday’s meeting, Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata opposed Chandrasekaran’s reappointme

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Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay returned from London with Rs 15,300 crore in investment commitments and plans to advance Tamil Nadu’s Motor Sports City. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay returned to Chennai on Thursday after completing a six-day official visit to London focused on attracting overseas investment, strengthening trade partnerships and accelerating industrial development in the state. According to an off

Andhra Pradesh | HCCBL plans to invest Rs 1,127 crore in a new Vizianagaram unit and the expansion of its Srikalahasti facility. Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Limited is preparing to invest Rs 1,127 crore in Andhra Pradesh, providing a major boost to the state’s beverage manufacturing and food-processing sectors. The proposed investment will be divided between a new manufacturing facility in Vizianagaram and the expansion of the company’s e

Cabinet decision announced after the meeting, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala | Saral Keralam will offer time-bound, single-window clearances for investment proposals through district and state bodies. Kerala Cabinet Clears Saral Keralam for Faster Investment Nod The Kerala Cabinet on Wednesday approved Saral Keralam, a new single-window mechanism designed to simplify and accelerate investment approvals by bringing departme

Xi Jinping’s anticipated India visit could improve political relations, but businesses remain cautious amid investment and trade barriers. Chinese President Xi Jinping’s anticipated visit to New Delhi for the BRICS summit could strengthen the recent diplomatic thaw between India and China, although significant obstacles continue to restrict business ties between the Asian neighbours. Xi is widely expected to atte

The Indian rupee appreciated by 4 paise to 94.39 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, supported by strong FCNR-related dollar inflows. Elevated crude oil prices and renewed US-Iran tensions, however, limited further gains. Rupee Gains as FCNR Dollar Inflows Improve Liquidity The rupee opened at 94.40 against the US dollar at the interbank foreign exchange market before strengthening to 94.39. This represented a gain of 4 paise from the 94.43 clo

India’s improved JCR rating could strengthen Andhra Pradesh’s efforts to attract Japanese finance, technology and expertise for Amaravati. JCR Upgrade Strengthens India’s Investment Narrative The Japan Credit Rating Agency has upgraded India’s foreign- and local-currency long-term issuer ratings from BBB+ to A-, with a stable outlook. The September 2 decision reflects the agency’s improved

NIELIT plans a Rs 730.70 crore Quantum and AI university campus offering education, research, skilling and startup support in Amaravati. Campus receives in-principle approval from APCRDA Amaravati’s ambition to become a national centre for advanced technology has received another major boost with a Rs 730.70 crore NIELIT Quantum and Artificial Intelligence university campus planned in the Andhra Pradesh capital region. The Nati

Sugar prices have risen sharply ahead of the festive season, prompting concerns over supplies and retail costs. Agricultural economist Ashok Gulati has linked the pressure to lower output, depleted stocks, ethanol diversion and what he described as delayed corrective action. The government has announced measures including dealer stock limits, bulk-consumer restrictions and duty-free raw sugar imports. Gulati argues that earlier imports and broader policy changes could have reduced t

Andhra Pradesh has marked a new step in agricultural value addition with the launch of a non-GMO, high-expansion popcorn maize hybrid seed at Musunuru in Eluru district. The initiative aims to connect local maize farmers with food processing, research and market-led opportunities. The seed launch took place at the Gourmet Popcornica factory in the presence of Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan, Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.