Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran urges India to integrate AI into its growth model, emphasising job creation, human-centred policies, and early action to prevent displacement amidst global economic uncertainties. India’s economy is at a turning point, according to Chief…
The planned rise in the Employees’ Provident Fund coverage limit from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month seeks to expand pension benefits for middle-income employees, pending final Cabinet approval. The ceiling for mandatory Employees’ Provident Fund coverage is set to rise…
The Indian government has approved a significant hike in the EPFO wage ceiling to ₹25,000 per month, aiming to broaden social security for millions of workers, despite increased costs for the government and potential impacts on workers’ take-home pay. The…
Hero Motors’ Rs 1,000 crore initial public offering was fully subscribed on its opening day, led by retail investors, signalling strong market interest despite subdued institutional bids, with the issue slated to list on NSE and BSE later this month.…
India’s residential rooftop solar sector is poised for significant growth between 2026 and 2030, supported by government schemes and mounting demand, with the potential to reach a 132GW market size. India’s residential rooftop solar market could be on course for…
Recent revisions to the National Pension System’s exit and annuity regulations are reshaping how savers calculate their retirement corpus and pension, emphasising flexibility over guaranteed income. The National Pension System calculator can be a useful guide, but only if its…
Comviva has named Sanjiv Patankar as head of its fintech business, aiming to accelerate growth in digital wallets, embedded finance, and AI-driven financial ecosystems amidst increasing global competition. Comviva has appointed Sanjiv Patankar to lead its fintech business as the…
Lower term-insurance premiums following GST exemption have led to a surge in higher-value policies and increased rider adoption, particularly among affluent and younger buyers in India. Lower term-insurance premiums in India are changing how people buy protection, according to a…
A west Delhi resident lost approximately ₹82.5 lakh after being lured into an elaborate online investment scam through a dating app, highlighting a growing trend of digital deception in the capital. A 41-year-old man from west Delhi has alleged that…
Borrowers should prioritise total repayment amounts, loan terms, and contractual details over promotional offers and nominal interest rates when selecting between bank loans and microfinance options, new guidance suggests. When comparing a bank loan with a microloan, the advertising banner…
