Over 8.2 million pensioners under the Employees’ Pension Scheme can now submit their digital life certificates via face authentication from home, ensuring uninterrupted pension payments amid easing of traditional verification methods. More than 8.2 million pensioners under the Employees’ Pension…
Despite record trading volumes in 2025-26, India’s retail participation in equity derivatives declined, with individual losses widening and regulatory measures introduced to curb risky speculation. India’s equity derivatives market continued to draw huge volumes in 2025-26, but the number of…
India’s markets regulator has intensified measures to curb risky equity derivatives trading, leading to a decline in retail investor losses and participation in FY26, reflecting a significant shift in market dynamics. India’s markets regulator has tightened its grip on equity…
India’s tax system advances further into digitalisation with the launch of Kar Saathi, an AI-driven helper aimed at simplifying tax filing and compliance for taxpayers amid the implementation of the new Income Tax Act, 2025. India’s income tax system has…
India’s introduction of a new closing auction system has led to sharp swings in stock prices during the final minutes of trading, raising concerns over liquidity and impacting index derivatives, as traders and brokers adjust to the disrupted market dynamics.…
Guidance clarifies that dormant trading and demat accounts do not hinder IPO applications or allotment, but reactivation is necessary before selling shares. Account age and application method also do not influence the outcome, underscoring the importance of keeping accounts active…
As India commemorates its 80th Independence Day, financial experts emphasise the importance of emergency funds, insurance, disciplined investing, and prudent borrowing to achieve true financial freedom and stability. As India marks its 80th Independence Day, the idea of freedom extends…
Indian investors seeking diversification are exploring the emerging GIFT City platform and the established Liberalised Remittance Scheme, with experts highlighting progress and pitfalls in each route. Indian investors looking for ways to diversify overseas still have two main routes, according…
Sanjay Malhotra emphasises the need for careful and ambitious use of AI to enhance credit access, cut costs, and strengthen security within India’s banking sector, while warning against potential risks of misuse. Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra has…
India’s SEBI has updated its mutual fund classification framework, clarifying distinctions among large-cap, mid-cap, multi-cap, and index funds to better align with investor goals and risk tolerance amid evolving market dynamics. India’s equity-fund landscape is no place for one-size-fits-all investing.…
A new study highlights how UPI Lite, designed to ease micro-transactions and reduce system load, struggles to gain traction amid existing user habits and perceived complexity, signalling a need for smarter features and improved discovery tools. UPI Lite was created…
The Kolkata bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal has exonerated a proprietorship from a significant service tax demand, clarifying that the liability rests with the insurer under the reverse charge mechanism for insurance-related commissions. The Kolkata…
