Rumor has it UPI might not be ‘free’ for much longer. The Payments Council of India wants to charge fees on transactions, and the government might be okay with it. Want to know more? We break it down in this episode of Money Order.

The Indian government owns a good chunk of businesses that power India –from banks such as SBI to IRCTC, a railway ticketing platform. And every year, it sets a target to sell some of its stake and raise money. But in FY25, the amount of money it has raised through these disinvestments has hit an 11-year low. While this might seem like a worrying trend, in this edition, we explain why there actually might be a hidden benefit.

Is Trump leading America into a recession? Is this the death of American Exceptionalism? Is a cold war brewing that'll Make Europe Great Again? Three questions and some answers in this edition.

Last week, the RBI  reversed a notification it issued in November 2023. It had to do with something called a ‘risk-weight’ and in this edition of Money Order, we're going to tell you why this is a big deal and how it could free up ₹40,000 crores of capital in India's financial system.

A month ago, during the Union Budget, everyone was talking about the ‘fiscal deficit’— this refers to when the government borrows money because it spends more than it earns. And with the latest deficit down to 4.8%, from 7% during COVID, economists were pleased. But…this doesn’t account the deficits of the 28 states! And that’s a whole other story. Tune into to understand the twist in this tale!

Make in India” has been the government’s slogan for the past decade, aiming to turn India into a manufacturing hub. But here’s the twist – it’s actually India’s service industry that’s booming!

Curious how? Tune into the latest episode of Money Order to find out!

Every few months, the RBI asks households about inflation a year from now. The latest results show people expect over 10%, while the RBI predicts 4.5%. This gap matters because expectations can influence current inflation.

Confused? We'll explain...

After nearly 5 years, the RBI has announced a 25 bps interest rate cut under the leadership of new Governor Sanjay Malhotra. But what does this rate cut really mean? Let's also dive into its impact on the economy!

Indian banks are going on overdrive to attract deposits from retail customers. Some people are blaming the mutual fund industry and stock markets for luring investors away from banks. But is that really the truth? We break this down In the latest edition of Money Order.

By 2030, one in five working-age people will be Indian! But does having a young workforce automatically lead to more jobs? Tune in to this episode to discover what India's employment future holds!