NPCI Bharat BillPay Ltd. plans to create a unified digital layer to streamline invoicing, payments, reconciliation, and financing, aiming to transform MSME credit access and boost productivity in India’s growing business ecosystem. NPCI Bharat BillPay Ltd. has outlined plans for…
India seeks to deepen trade ties within BRICS, targeting over $200 billion in exports by 2030, according to industry body ASSOCHAM, amid a doubling of trade with the bloc in five years. India could lift exports to BRICS nations to…
A Kerala consumer commission has ordered National Insurance Company to reimburse a claim for bariatric surgery, recognising its medical necessity beyond weight loss, challenging insurers’ exclusion policies on obesity treatments. A consumer commission in Ernakulam, Kerala, has ordered National Insurance…
Indian stocks fell for a fifth consecutive week as surging crude oil prices, US Treasury yield hikes, and geopolitical tensions spooked investors, with broad-based declines across sectors and sustained foreign sell-off. Indian shares slipped for a fifth straight week as…
A recent ruling by the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal in Panaji provides relief to charitable trusts on late filing of Form 10B audit reports, emphasising that procedural delays may not always invalidate tax exemptions if substantive requirements are met before…
Indian professors advocate a shift towards a more capital-efficient default framework for the country’s commodity derivatives market, aiming to lower hedging costs and boost participation amid recent regulatory reforms. India’s commodity derivatives market cannot become genuinely useful for hedging unless…
Vodafone Idea is set to receive a $3.5 billion loan from a consortium led by SBI, offering a much-needed financial lifeline to fund network upgrades, 5G expansion, and enhance its competitive stance against Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel amid ongoing…
India showcased innovative digital finance projects at GFF 2026, including the country’s first tokenised corporate bond pilot, as regulators and policymakers emphasise strengthening trust, security, and access in the financial system through collaboration with fintech firms. India used the Global…
A spate of family suicides across India highlights the devastating human cost of the country’s escalating online betting industry, which persists despite legal crackdowns and increasing awareness. In a village in southern India, the collapse of one young man’s online…
Consumers in Turkey should carefully scrutinise fee-free credit cards, as regulations ensure some charges and restrictions remain despite the ‘aidatsız’ label, emphasising the importance of reading the fine print for actual costs and benefits. Consumers choosing a fee-free credit card…
