Why Was UPI MDR Introduced? Finance Ministry Explains Govt’s Logic, Dismisses ‘US Pressure’ Claim

Why Was UPI MDR Introduced? Finance Ministry Explains Govt’s Logic, Dismisses ‘US Pressure’ Claim

News india Why Was UPI MDR Introduced? Finance Ministry Explains Govt’s Logic, Dismisses ‘US Pressure’ Claim Last Updated:September 17, 2026, 1:51 PM IST The ministry described allegations that MDR had been introduced because of external influence as “patently false and misleading” The Finance Ministry said the 30 per cent market-share mandate could not be implemented…

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As Trump Targets India’s Russian Oil Buys, OPEC+ Raises Output To Ease Markets

As Trump Targets India’s Russian Oil Buys, OPEC+ Raises Output To Ease Markets

Last Updated:August 03, 2025, 18:08 is The decision comes as global markets respond to rising political pressure from the US, particularly targeting India’s continued purchase of Russian oil Russia’s President Vladimir Putin meets OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais in Saint Petersburg. (AFP file photo) Eight key OPEC+ members, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, on…

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