The central bank said that existing arrangements between card networks and card issuers (banks and non-banks) are not conducive to the availability of choice for customers. It has called for public comments by August 4 and set October 1 as the date to implement the circular. If implemented, customers can choose their card provider either at the time of issue or any other subsequent time.
Sugar stocks rally continues: Balrampur Chini, Dhampur Sugar, Uttam Sugar Mills rally up to 4%. Two big triggers
Sugar stocks rallied as domestic sugar prices surged sharply over the past month. Government data showed retail prices rising from Rs 48.18/kg on July 20
August 28, 2026