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Bajaj Auto has introduced the 2026 Pulsar N160 lineup in the Indian market with prices starting at Rs 1.33 lakh (ex-showroom). The company has expanded the range by adding two new variants — Pulsar N160 S and Pulsar N160 SS. The N160 S has been positioned as the entry-level variant, while the higher-spec N160 SS is priced at Rs 1.42 lakh (ex-showroom). The newly launched Pulsar N160 S and N160 SS come with a host of technology upgrades. The N160 S features an LCD instrument cluster with turn-by-turn navigation, whereas the N160 SS gets a 5-inch TFT display with Google…

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra has responded to growing speculation over the possibility of charges on UPI transactions, saying it is too early to comment on the issue but emphasizing that maintaining the country's digital payment infrastructure comes at a cost. Speaking after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, Malhotra was asked whether UPI transactions could attract charges in the future. He said the matter remains premature as the government is still considering proposed legislative changes. However, he added that “someone has to pay the cost” of running and strengthening the digital payments ecosystem. The governor clarified that while UPI appears…

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a prohibition order against Dabur India Ltd, directing the FMCG company to immediately stop the sale of several food products carrying allegedly misleading ‘100%’ claims. The action covers products including honey, apple cider vinegar, virgin coconut oil, sesame oil, cow ghee, coconut water and coconut milk, which were marketed on Dabur’s website with claims such as ‘100% Natural’, ‘100% Pure’, ‘100% Purity Guaranteed’, ‘100% Organic’ and ‘100% Tender Coconut Water’. According to FSSAI, these claims violate the Food Safety and Standards (Advertising and Claims) Regulations, 2018. The regulator stated…

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), which manages the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) ecosystem, is working on privacy enhancements for digital payments. Under the proposed changes, UPI apps and banks may soon be required to mask users’ phone numbers during transactions. According to reports, NPCI has already directed UPI apps and partner banks to begin preparations for hiding users’ mobile numbers. The move is aimed at ensuring that digital payment platforms comply with the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, which focuses on the collection, storage and sharing of personal information. As per a Moneycontrol report, the government is…

Tata Sons has indicated that Air India’s transformation could take up to 10 years, extending the airline’s earlier turnaround timeline. Chairman N Chandrasekaran shared the update in the company’s annual report released late on Monday. The statement comes as India’s second-largest airline continues to face challenges, including airspace restrictions, rising fuel costs due to the West Asia conflict, and the impact of last year’s fatal aircraft crash. Chandrasekaran said the airline’s revival will require more time due to ongoing supply-chain issues affecting key components, along with the need to modernise legacy systems, reshape organisational culture, upgrade the fleet, and expand…