Economy

UPI MDR Framework
UPI MDR Framework: Merchants to Pay 0.4% on Select Payments Above Rs 2,000, Users Remain Free
by NE - Sep 15, 2026

UPI will introduce 0.4% MDR on select merchant payments above Rs 2,000 from October 15, while consumers and P2P transactions remain free.

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Planning Department Surrenders 76% of Budget
Manipur's Planning Department Surrenders 76% of Budget, CAG Flags Rs 2,082-Crore Unspent
by NE - Sep 13, 2026

A CAG audit of Manipur's General Sector for 2023-24 finds Rs 2,082 crore unspent, with the Planning Department surrendering 76% of its budget, prompting fiscal reform recommendations from the auditor general to the state government.

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CAG Audit Flags Rs 12,390-Crore UC Backlog
CAG Audit Flags Rs 12,390-Crore UC Backlog, Off-Budget Debt in Manipur Finances
by NE - Sep 12, 2026

Comptroller and Auditor General's report on Manipur's 2024-25 accounts finds off-budget borrowing, thousands of unadjusted bills and years of stalled legislative review.

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Most Manipur's Borrowings Go to Repaying Old Debt
Manipur's Borrowings Mostly Go to Repaying Old Debt, CapEx Falls To Five Years Low, CAG Audit Finds
by NE - Sep 10, 2026

A CAG audit of Manipur's 2024-25 finances finds 81% of fresh borrowings went to repaying old debt, the fiscal deficit ceiling was breached, and capital spending fell to a five-year low.

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Bank Unions Announce Series of Strikes
Bank Unions Announce Series of Strikes From Sept 11 Over Delay in Implementing Five-Day Week
by NE - Sep 04, 2026

Bank unions plan strikes on September 11, September 28-30 and an indefinite strike from October 26 over the delayed implementation of five-day banking.

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Corporate Mitra Webinar Draws 450+ Participants
Corporate Mitra Webinar Draws 450+ Participants from Manipur, Opens New Pathways for Youth and MSMEs
by NE - Aug 16, 2026

Corporate Mitra webinar by IICA Shillong draws 450-plus participants from Manipur, focusing on youth employment, MSME formalisation, professional skills and entrepreneurship.

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MP Prof. Angomcha Bimol Akoijam
Centre Earmarks Rs 2,400 Crore for Manipur Under Special Hill States Financial Window
by NE - Aug 10, 2026

Centre tells Lok Sabha Rs 2,400 crore has been earmarked for Manipur under the Pride of Hills window of SASCI for 2026-27 amid the state’s crisis.

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Study puts economic value on 47 forest products
Nagaland University study puts economic value on 47 forest products in Nagaland, Meghalaya
by NE - Aug 10, 2026

Nagaland University study identifies 47 NTFPs across Nagaland and Meghalaya, highlighting their role in tribal livelihoods, food security, income and conservation.

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Govt Clarifies UPI Will Remain Free For Users
Government Clarifies UPI Will Remain Free For Users As MDR Framework Draws Attention
by NE - Aug 08, 2026

The Centre says UPI will remain free for users, with any future MDR limited to select merchant transactions above thresholds under a new enabling framework.

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180 Aspiring Entrepreneurs Trained
Manipur Trains180 Aspiring Entrepreneurs in Business, Finance, Innovation and Digital Skills
by NE - Aug 08, 2026

NIELIT Imphal concludes a six-day entrepreneurship programme under CMESS, training 180 aspiring entrepreneurs from seven Manipur districts in business, finance, innovation and digital skills.

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