Shares of appliance makers Stove Kraft, TTK Prestige and others soared up to 5% as West Asia tensions disrupt cooking gas supplies. India, a major LPG importer, faces shortages. Restaurants are switching to simpler menus. Demand for induction cooktops has surged significantly. This situation impacts gas prices and availability across the country. Railway food centers are also adopting alternative cooking methods.
Banks propose ‘Yes-No’ prompt for high-risk UPI transfers to curb digital payment frauds
Indian banks are proposing payment app prompts to curb rising digital frauds. This aims to balance fraud prevention with maintaining digital payment convenience. Banks suggest
August 3, 2026