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Cash is King: India’s Currency in Circulation Hits Record ₹40 Lakh Crore Despite UPI Growth
kalingatv126d ago

Cash is King: India’s Currency in Circulation Hits Record ₹40 Lakh Crore Despite UPI Growth

Despite a massive push toward a digital-first economy, the Indian appetite for physical banknotes has never been stronger. According to a landmark report by State Bank of India (SBI) Research released this February 2026, currency in circulation (CiC) has surged to a historic high of ₹40 lakh crore. This 11.1% annual jump—roughly double the growth [...]The post Cash is King: India’s Currency in Circulation Hits Record ₹40 Lakh Crore Despite UPI Growth appeared first on KalingaTV.

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Over 100,000 People Employed in Badakhshan Gold Mining, Reports Say
khaama126d ago

Over 100,000 People Employed in Badakhshan Gold Mining, Reports Say

More than 100,000 people are reported to be working directly or indirectly in gold mining across Badakhshan. The ministry stated in a newsletter that gold extraction is ongoing in the districts of Shahr-e-Bozorg, Yawan, Kohistan, Raghistan, Khwahan, and Arghanjkhwah in Badakhshan. The Taiban ministry added that the development projects worth 223 million Afghanis have been [...]The post Over 100,000 People Employed in Badakhshan Gold Mining, Reports Say appeared first on Khaama Press.

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Fitchburg Housing Authority drives over $112M in housing improvements
sentinelandenterprise126d ago

Fitchburg Housing Authority drives over $112M in housing improvements

FITCHBURG — The city’s Housing Authority recently announced major progress in the modernization and preservation of its state-aided public housing portfolio and estimates more than $112 million will have been invested across over 138 projects by the end of 2027. With a portfolio of 516 public housing units serving both families and elderly residents, the [...]

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China’s Xi prioritises ‘AI-plus’ and consumer spending to counter economic headwinds
scmp126d ago

China’s Xi prioritises ‘AI-plus’ and consumer spending to counter economic headwinds

President Xi Jinping has deemed the acceleration of consumption and innovation, particularly in artificial intelligence, an essential task as the world’s second-largest economy seeks to overcome challenges in 2026.The president’s priorities, officially laid out before the year began, were revealed to the public in a speech excerpt published on Monday by the ruling Communist Party’s leading theoretical journal.Xi emphasised the need to boost domestic demand, giving it the lion’s share of...

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New Income-Tax Draft Rules Expand Reporting Thresholds, Add Work for Small Businesses
republicworld126d ago

New Income-Tax Draft Rules Expand Reporting Thresholds, Add Work for Small Businesses

The Draft Income-Tax Rules, 2026 include expanded PAN requirements and heightened reporting expectations for high-value transactions. While these changes aim to increase transparency and reduce tax evasion, they may also raise compliance costs and administrative complexity for MSMEs and brokers, groups that already manage heavy regulatory burdens. Industry experts and trade bodies are expected to provide feedback during the consultation period.

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Lifevantage Corporation (NASDAQ:LFVN) Short Interest Up 32.2% in January
americanbankingnews126d ago

Lifevantage Corporation (NASDAQ:LFVN) Short Interest Up 32.2% in January

Lifevantage Corporation (NASDAQ:LFVN – Get Free Report) was the recipient of a significant growth in short interest in the month of January. As of January 30th, there was short interest totaling 3,664,089 shares, a growth of 32.2% from the January 15th total of 2,771,966 shares. Approximately 36.7% of the shares of the company are short [...]

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