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Banking, Fintech & Insurance 05 Oct 2026, 06:48 AM IST

RBI Likely to Raise Repo Rate by 25 bps to 5.50% in October Policy, ET Poll Shows

The Reserve Bank of India is widely expected to deliver another 25 basis point increase in the repo rate at its October policy meeting, according to an Economic Times poll of economists. The anticipated move would lift the benchmark rate to 5.50% as the central bank confronts persistent inflation pressures driven by elevated crude oil prices and weaker agricultural output.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceRecently

‘Open is the word’: Juspay’s Ishan Sharma on population-scale payments, agentic commerce and India’s export play

At the Global Fintech Fest 2026, Juspay executive Ishan Sharma said the company’s 12-year journey has been defined by building payments infrastructure that can operate at population scale, while staying open to new rails, new merchants and new use cases. In an exclusive interview with The Economic Times, he argued that Indian fintechs must think beyond domestic convenience and design products that can compete in developed markets as agentic commerce begins to reshape how transactions are initiated and completed.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceRecently

‘Open is the word’: Juspay’s Ishan Sharma on population-scale payments, agentic commerce and India’s global fintech play

At the Global Fintech Fest 2026, Juspay executive Ishan Sharma said the company’s 12-year journey has been shaped by solving payments at population scale in India, where reliability, interoperability and developer-first design have become core competitive advantages. In an exclusive interview with The Economic Times, he argued that the next frontier is agentic commerce and that Indian fintech firms should build products with developed markets in mind, not just domestic use cases.

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National Governance & Policy1h ago

Foundation Laid for Rs 108 Crore Four-Lane Overbridge Between Guntur and Nambur

The foundation stone for a Rs 108 crore four-lane overbridge connecting Guntur and Nambur was laid, marking a significant step towards alleviating regional traffic pressure and enhancing connectivity. This project is expected to facilitate local commuting while boosting economic activities and urban expansion.

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Startups & Venture Capital13m ago

India Weighs New Trade Secrets Law as Startups, Industry Push for Balance on Whistleblowers and Enforcement

India is preparing to consult industry on whether it needs a dedicated trade secrets law, as officials weigh concerns from startups over compliance burdens and from established firms over contract enforcement. The discussion also centers on how any new framework would protect confidential business information without weakening whistleblower safeguards.

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India & World Affairs20m ago

US Says India Trade Pact Is 90%-Plus Done, Hailing Potential Breakthrough in Bilateral Ties

A senior US State Department official said the long-awaited India-US trade agreement is more than 90% complete and could be finalized soon, calling it a breakthrough that would "unleash another level" of bilateral relations. The official also pointed to a packed diplomatic calendar, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio's planned India visit, a possible Modi trip to the US for the G20 summit in Florida, and renewed momentum on the Quad and the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor.

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National Governance & Policy1h ago

India Eases Customs Paperwork for UK Imports as Trade Pact Tariff Benefits Get Faster Access

India's customs authority has relaxed documentation requirements for imports seeking preferential tariffs under the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, saying a valid origin declaration from a UK exporter or producer will generally be enough to establish eligibility. The move removes the routine need to file Form-I with every Bill of Entry, a change aimed at simplifying customs compliance and reducing trade friction.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance2h ago

Insurtech Rout Wipes $3.6 Billion Off India's New-Age Tech Stocks as Commission Cap Fears Jolt Investors

India's listed new-age technology companies lost a combined $3.6 billion in market value this week as a steep sell-off in insurtech names, led by PB Fintech and Turtlemint, overshadowed gains in select SaaS, mobility and logistics counters. The decline came as investors weighed the likely impact of the insurance regulator's proposed commission caps, even as IPO activity remained active with Moneyview, AceVector and Spinny advancing public market plans.

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