Suralink enhances its Agent Library with AI-driven tools like a Document Pre-Screen Agent, aiming to streamline audit engagements by catching missing or incorrect documents earlier and reducing manual checks for accounting firms. Suralink has expanded its Agent Library with a…
Venture funding for Indian startups declined sharply in mid-August, with only one major deal providing a rare bright spot amid cautious investor sentiment and limited large-ticket transactions. Venture capital funding for Indian startups cooled sharply in the second week of…
Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches a CBDC-based direct benefit transfer pilot in Chandigarh, aiming to make food subsidies faster, safer, and less prone to misuse, with potential for wider rollout across India. Union Agriculture and…
Kotak Mahindra Bank introduces a hybrid home loan product fixing interest rates for up to 65 months, providing borrowers stability amidst fluctuating policy rates while avoiding extra premiums. Kotak Mahindra Bank has introduced a hybrid home loan that fixes the…
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has unveiled a comprehensive plan to redesign its settlement process, aiming to reduce costs, increase predictability, and minimise regulatory litigation, with new rules set to make settlements more practical and less discretionary.…
Buying term insurance in your 50s remains advisable for many, but the decision hinges on individual needs, liabilities, and the rising costs of premiums. A personalised approach to coverage duration and sum ensures better financial protection for dependants and assets…
India’s inoperative Employees’ Provident Fund accounts have increased by 84% over three years, with a growing pool of unclaimed retirement savings, prompting government measures to improve claim processes. Inoperative Employees’ Provident Fund accounts in India have risen sharply in recent…
A small group of large mutual fund distributors in India captured 77% of the ₹27,335 crore commissions in 2024-25, highlighting ongoing market concentration amid expanding but uneven investor outreach. India’s mutual fund distribution business generated ₹27,335 crore in commissions in…
As instant payments become the norm, fintech firms are adopting continuous, automated reconciliation systems to improve accuracy, reduce costs, and gain better control over transaction data amidst rising volumes and system complexities. Real-time payment reconciliation is moving from a back-office…
Hyderabad-based Nihar Info Global expands its GoldnSilver.shop platform, integrating bullion trading with digital assets, ETFs, and lending to meet rising investor demand for flexible gold and silver ownership in physical and digital forms. Nihar Info Global is broadening its GoldnSilver.shop…
