UPI was a gift to the Nation from Congress Government.
Putting a price (MDR) on UPI undermines the very network effect that made is globally successful.
BRICS went from 21.9% of world income in 2011 to 28.9% in 2025.
The other ten members went from 11.9% to 11.5%.
India share of income grew from 2.5% to 3.5% which is a 40% growth.
Authored by well-known sports journalists @kannandelhi and @g_rajaraman the book was launched by IOA Chairperson & sprint legend @PTUshaOfficial
Proud of my daughter Annushka Hardikar. Today's @timesofindia masthead is done by her.
Now that FDA Commissioner #TukaramMundhe has got restaurant, hospital and club kitchens to focus on hygiene, wish he turns his attention to products well past their best by date.
In late September 2026 I posted a stream of X updates covering heritage‑bakery renovations, political commentary, cricket statistics, theatre reviews, cultural essays, retail‑industry history, corporate‑governance alerts, development‑finance skepticism, awards ceremonies, personal announcements and policy opinions.
Yazdani Bakery, the much‑loved bakery on Cawasji Patel Street, has announced that it will close for renovations from 29 September.
The bakery was established in 1950.
I recorded a 55th ODI hundred with an average of 58.5 and a strike rate of 94.
Subhiksha was India's biggest mobile retailer for at least a year.
I was at Motorola then. Nokia, Motorola, Samsung and Ericsson took sizeable write offs.
Mint unearths filings showing Chandra’s family in business with TVS Motors led by Venu Srinivasan, NRC & Board member who backed Chandra’s fresh term.
US house has passed the bill seeking to impose 100% tariffs on India. A gift to @narendramodi on his birthday from his dear friend Donald Trump.
I argue against putting a toll in India’s digital highway on @madhavgk ‘s show on @TimesNow | Putting a price on UPI undermines the very network effect that made it globally successful & reduced the cash economy.