🗞️ RBI Report: UPI Now Drives 85.5% of Digital Payments
According to an RBI report, UPI accounted for 85.5% of India’s digital transaction volume in H2 2025.
The numbers reinforce India’s dominance in real-time digital payments infrastructure.
💬 Expert Take — “UPI is no longer just a payments product. It has become foundational financial infrastructure.”
🗞️ India–EFTA Pact Could Unlock $100B Investments
India’s EFTA trade agreement is expected to support $100 billion in investments and create 1 million jobs.
The pact could significantly strengthen long-term capital inflows.
🗞️ PepsiCo India to Invest $591 Million by 2030
PepsiCo India plans to invest $591 million by 2030 toward capacity expansion.
The investment highlights continued confidence in India’s consumption story.
🗞️ RBI May Announce Large Dividend to Govt
The RBI is likely to announce a significant dividend payout to the government.
The transfer could improve fiscal flexibility and support public spending.
🗞️ Credit Card Transactions Jump 2.6x in Four Years
India’s credit card transactions have grown 2.6x over the past four years.
The surge reflects rising digital consumption and formal credit usage.
🗞️ Gems & Jewellery Exports Fall 9%
India’s gems and jewellery exports declined 9.07% in April.
Weak global demand continued to pressure the sector.
🗞️ Fuel Price Hike Offers Limited Relief to OMCs
According to industry estimates, the latest fuel price hike may only partially offset losses faced by oil marketing companies.
Rising crude costs remain a key challenge.
🗞️ MSME Ministry Pushes Digital Commerce Enablement
The MSME Ministry’s TEAM initiative aims to help small businesses adopt digital commerce platforms.
The programme focuses on expanding market access for MSMEs.
📊 Market Update
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🪙 Gold (per gram): 24K ₹15,835 ▲ ₹131 | 22K ₹14,515 ▲ ₹120
🥈 Silver (per kg): ₹2,80,000 ▼ ₹5,000