Bajaj Life is launching new digital-friendly term insurance plans tailored for non-resident Indians, offering rupee-denominated payouts and customised options designed to provide family protection anchored in India, even from abroad. Bajaj Life is pitching its term insurance plans to non-resident…
The Reserve Bank of India’s decision to hold interest rates steady reflects a delicate balancing act between supporting economic growth and managing financial risks amid global and domestic influences. Experts warn that persistently low real rates may encourage risky lending,…
India’s markets regulator, SEBI, is charting a comprehensive reform agenda that includes redesigning securities lending, piloting bond tokenisation using blockchain technology, and modernising market infrastructure to deepen and streamline capital markets. India’s markets regulator is preparing a broader technology-led overhaul…
India’s banking system adopts stricter timelines for recognising stressed loans, shifting focus towards faster identification and resolution of overdue accounts under the revised RBI guidelines, potentially reducing delays and errors in asset quality monitoring. A loan rarely slips into default…
India’s Joint Parliamentary Committee has endorsed key reforms to the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill 2026, aiming to decriminalise defaults, improve governance, and support technology firms and startups in a move to accelerate economic digitalisation. India’s Joint Parliamentary Committee has backed…
The newly enacted Income Tax Act 2025 preserves and clarifies rent relief provisions for individuals who pay rent but do not qualify for house rent allowance, with specific eligibility criteria and documentation requirements coming into effect from April 2026. India’s…
India’s new closing auction system, introduced in August to enhance price discovery, encounters initial turbulence amid calls for a slowdown, yet SEBI insists the overhaul will proceed despite early disruptions. India’s newest stock market reform has stumbled through its opening…
New RBI guidelines are reshaping gold lending in India, with stricter valuation benchmarks, tighter settlement rules, and enhanced borrower protections, impacting households and small firms relying on gold as quick capital access. For households and small firms short of cash,…
PhonePe has launched a new fixed deposit distribution platform, offering users a seamless way to compare, book, and manage deposits across partner banks and NBFCs, including an innovative micro-savings product with Shivalik Small Finance Bank. PhonePe has widened its financial-services…
Non-Resident Indians may utilise the National Pension System as a long-term retirement vehicle, with its benefits heavily influenced by income sources in India and the chosen tax regime, amidst complex withdrawal rules and cross-border tax implications. Non-Resident Indians can use…
