Know the new update of UPI Payment Charges, fall in crude oil prices, latest gold and silver prices, IRCTC booking problem, Jensen Huang’s net worth and information related to EPFO’s PF rules in 6 big news of the country and the world.
Business News: As soon as the festive season ends, many important changes and movements are in the news, from payment rules to the international market. The issue of MDR charges on select UPI merchant transactions above ₹2,000 is in the news again. On the other hand, crude oil has become cheaper after US President Donald Trump indicated that he would not launch new attacks on Iran. Gold and silver prices increased, IRCTC booking service was affected and EPFO told how to correct wrong information in PF account. Read, 6 big news from the country and the world.
1. UPI Payment Charges: MDR may be imposed on payments above ₹2,000
- There is a strong discussion about the implementation of new charges of UPI after the festive season.
- According to the proposal, the shopkeeper may have to pay 0.4% merchant discount rate (MDR) on payments above ₹2,000.
- NPCI had earlier planned to implement it from October 15, but the decision was postponed due to festivals. The new date has not been announced yet.
2. Crude Oil Price: Crude oil fell below $90 for the first time since August
- Brent crude fell after Trump signaled no new attacks on Iran.
- The price fell 3.1% on Tuesday and about 6% the day before.
- Due to oil becoming cheaper, there can be hope of further relief in the prices of petrol and diesel.
3. IRCTC Website Down: Users face trouble in ticket booking
- Ticket booking on IRCTC website and app was affected.
- After selecting the train, the process was not progressing and users were seeing the message of high load.
- Many people complained about the slow speed of login and website on social media.
4. Gold-Silver Price: Gold costlier by ₹ 968 and silver by ₹ 3,132
- According to IBJA, 24 carat gold rose to ₹1.42 lakh per 10 grams.
- Silver became costlier by ₹3,132 and reached ₹1.86 lakh per kg.
5. Jensen Huang Net Worth: Reached 10th place in the list of rich
- Jensen Huang’s net worth declined by $6.80 billion to $155.4 billion.
- The main reason for this was the 4.27% decline in the company’s shares.
6. EPFO Update: Correct wrong information about PF account like this
- Incorrect information about name, date of birth or gender can cause problems in PF claim and withdrawal of money.
- With EPFO’s online joint declaration facility, members can make corrections in records sitting at home.
Source: hindi.asianetnews.com
