As UPI transactions in India surge to over ₹29.52 lakh crore, merchants face increasing scams like QR code tampering and impersonation, prompting calls for stricter verification protocols and layered security measures. As digital payments have become routine for Indian businesses,…
A parliamentary committee urges reforms to accelerate and simplify uranium project approvals in India, highlighting it as crucial for the country’s growing nuclear energy sector and long-term fuel security. A parliamentary committee has called for a faster, more predictable approval…
An investigation into India’s ₹1 lakh crore deep-tech funding scheme highlights potential conflicts of interest among panel members involved in allocating billions in soft loans, sparking wider debates on governance and meritocracy in government-backed innovation support. India’s flagship deep-tech funding…
India’s food processing industry is entering a new phase of expansion, fuelled by changing consumer preferences, rapid digitalisation, and a focus on higher-value products, with potential to generate nearly $600 billion by 2030, according to a Deloitte and FICCI report.…
As India accelerates its naval modernisation to bolster maritime capabilities, focus moves from order backlog to ensuring rapid, efficient delivery of warships, highlighting both progress and persistent structural challenges in the defence sector. India’s defence shipyards are being judged less…
India’s foreign contribution inflows have increased amid tightening government controls on NGOs, with new rules and legislation prompting international criticism over the future of civil society and religious organisations. India’s foreign funding inflows have continued to climb even as the…
A behavioural approach to personal finance emphasises the importance of habits, emotional awareness, and patience over income or status, highlighting strategies for sustainable wealth building amid social comparison and cognitive biases. Money troubles are often framed as a problem of…
The finalisation of the 8th Central Pay Commission’s recommendations faces delays, with potential arrears accumulation reaching into early 2028, sparking concern among millions of employees and retirees about delayed pay hikes and financial planning amidst ongoing consultations and scam warnings.…
The Reserve Bank of India has proposed increased housing loan limits for rural co-operative banks, aiming to improve access to credit in smaller towns, alongside stricter risk management measures. The Reserve Bank of India has proposed sharply higher housing loan…
The National Stock Exchange has barred LIC and Bandhan Bank from the derivatives segment after their open interest surged past market limits, reflecting ongoing regulatory efforts to curb stock market volatility. The National Stock Exchange barred Life Insurance Corporation of…
