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Parveen and Ankush Deliver Statement Wins as India Boxers Surpass Previous Asian Games Medal Haul

Indian boxing continued its strong run at the 2026 Asian Games as Parveen and Ankush produced decisive victories to move into medal rounds, extending a campaign that has already outstripped India’s four-medal return from the previous edition. With six Indian pugilists now assured of podium chances, the contingent has turned early promise into a meaningful medal surge. The results underline both the depth of India’s women’s and men’s boxing programmes and the country’s growing consistency on the continental stage.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance12 Oct 2026, 02:01 PM IST

Micro and Trading MSMEs Need Targeted Support, Says Equitas Small Finance Bank MD

Micro and trading MSMEs require more targeted policy support, including possible interest subsidies on loans, Equitas Small Finance Bank Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Vasudevan said. His remarks underscore the continued strain on the smallest businesses, which often face higher borrowing costs, thinner margins and limited access to formal credit despite their importance to employment and local commerce.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance11 Oct 2026, 04:24 PM IST

Equitas Small Finance Bank MD Calls for Targeted Relief for Micro and Trading MSMEs

Equitas Small Finance Bank Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer has urged policymakers to design more targeted support for micro and trading MSMEs, arguing that the segment remains especially vulnerable to high borrowing costs and uneven cash flows. He said the government could consider subsidising interest on loans as one practical way to ease pressure on small businesses that are critical to employment and local commerce.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance15 Oct 2026, 10:52 PM IST

NBFCs Capture Nearly Half of Small New-to-Credit Loans as Delinquencies Stay Below Industry Average

Non-banking finance companies have emerged as a major channel for first-time borrowers, accounting for nearly half of new-to-credit loans below Rs 2 lakh as of June 2026. The data also shows that NBFC retail delinquency rates remain below the broader industry average, underscoring improved asset quality even as the sector expands its reach.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance15 Oct 2026, 05:44 PM IST

GTRI Urges Government to Scrap Proposed UPI Charges, Warns of Damage to Small Businesses and Consumer Spending

The Global Trade Research Initiative has called on the government to withdraw proposed charges on Unified Payments Interface transactions scheduled for October 15, arguing that even modest fees could weaken India’s digital payments ecosystem. The think tank said keeping UPI free is essential to protect small merchants, sustain consumer spending, and preserve the broad adoption that has made the platform a cornerstone of everyday commerce.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition15 Oct 2026, 02:19 PM IST

Scientists Identify Microbe With One of the Smallest Genomes Ever Found, Redefining the Limits of Life

Researchers have identified an archaeal microbe with a genome of just 238,000 DNA base pairs, one of the smallest ever recorded and the smallest known for its group. Found living in close association with ocean plankton near Japan, the organism appears to survive with an extreme level of genetic minimalism that could reshape understanding of how much biological machinery life truly needs. The discovery also offers a new window into evolution in nutrient-poor marine environments, where dependence and specialization may drive genomes to shrink to their bare essentials.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance15 Oct 2026, 02:19 PM IST

GTRI Urges Government to Scrap Proposed UPI Charges, Warns of Fallout for Small Businesses

The Global Trade Research Initiative has called on the government to withdraw proposed charges on Unified Payments Interface transactions slated for October 15, arguing that any move to monetise UPI could weaken India’s digital payments ecosystem. The think tank warned that fees on UPI would likely raise costs for consumers, squeeze merchant margins and hit small businesses hardest.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance15 Oct 2026, 09:11 AM IST

Small Traders Withdraw 'No UPI Day' Protest After Meeting Sitharaman

Small-trader groups have withdrawn their planned 'No UPI Day' protest for October 2 after a meeting with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi on Wednesday. The decision eases a potential flashpoint over digital payments, with trader bodies saying their concerns were heard and that they would continue engagement with the government on merchant payment issues.

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Startups & Venture Capital15 Oct 2026, 07:49 AM IST

Google.org Commits $15 Million to The/Nudge for AI Tools Aimed at Indian Small Businesses

Google.org is investing $15 million in The/Nudge to build artificial intelligence tools designed to help Indian small businesses access credit, reach markets and navigate compliance requirements. The initiative also includes local skills training, underscoring a broader push to pair digital infrastructure with on-the-ground capability building for micro and small enterprises.

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