India’s ambition to become a developed economy relies on fostering indigenous innovation through increased private sector R&D investment, overcoming a long-standing funding gap that hampers technological leadership and economic growth. India’s ambition to become a developed economy will depend less…
A proposed merchant fee on UPI transactions will impact only a small segment of the market, potentially prompting shifts in the use of digital payment methods as the government balances growth and system economics. A new merchant fee on Unified…
India and South Africa are moving to fast-track discussions on a long-delayed trade agreement with a focus on critical minerals, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing, signalling a broader strategic economic partnership amid BRICS chairmanship. India and South Africa have moved to revive…
Technocraft Ventures plans to raise up to ₹251.88 crore through its upcoming IPO, with proceeds intended to bolster working capital and fuel expansion in government-backed infrastructure projects across India. Technocraft Ventures is set to open its initial public offering on…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced plans to rationalise the majority of India’s customs tariffs by the 2027-28 Union Budget, reinforcing ongoing reforms to support domestic growth and the longer-term Viksit Bharat vision of a developed nation by 2047. Finance…
The Federation of Indian Micro and Small & Medium Enterprises has proposed reforms including a statutory safe harbour, faster refunds, and simplified compliance measures to protect genuine firms under India’s GST system, aiming to reduce litigation and enhance working capital…
The Reserve Bank of India has extended the deadline for its revised loan recovery rules to January 2027, providing lenders additional time to adapt to stricter certification and operational standards amid industry feedback. The Reserve Bank of India has pushed…
A parliamentary committee urges India to secure tariff exemptions for pharmaceuticals, smartphones, and critical minerals in talks with the US, amid rising trade protectionism and uncertainty, to bolster export confidence and accelerate the bilateral trade target of $500 billion by…
The Reserve Bank of India’s softer policy shift has infused optimism into the corporate bond market, encouraging issuers like REC and NABARD to return with fresh debt offerings after a period of cautiousness driven by higher yields and market nerves.…
The Reserve Bank of India has proposed new regulations limiting non-banking financial companies to offer only fixed-term loans, narrowing the scope for revolving credit products and tightening control over credit card issuance. The Reserve Bank of India has proposed a…
