RBI says UPI-linked credit lines must follow same rules as traditional loans; Closes regulatory arbitrageThe Reserve Bank of India has mandated uniform prudential treatment for all credit facilities, including those disbursed via UPI. This move...
23 Jun, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
Need to cut chemical fertilisers usage via crop diversification, incentives: EAC-PM ChairmanIndia must curb chemical fertilizer use by promoting crop diversification, natural farming, and productivity-linked incentives, stated EAC-...
23 Jun, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
MSMEs nursery of entrepreneurship, key to Viksit Bharat vision: RBI Guv Sanjay MalhotraRBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra lauded MSMEs as crucial for India's growth, highlighting their role in entrepreneurship and employment. He not...
22 Jun, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
Early signs of stress emerge in MSME loans as West Asia disruptions worry banks: ReportLenders are concerned about the ripple effects of the West Asia conflict, which has disrupted supply chains and increased input costs for b...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
How India can build a bigger oil buffer without straining the exchequerAs tensions around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz ease, India should focus not only on managing the immediate oil crisis but also on strengt...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
RBI overhauls Lead Bank Scheme after review, issues new guidelinesThe Reserve Bank of India has revamped the Lead Bank Scheme to boost district-level credit planning and financial inclusion. New guidelines...
21 Jun, 2026, 09.58 PM IST
Modi releases PM-Kisan instalment for 9.44 crore farmers, launches world's largest crop insurance scheme in BengalPrime Minister Narendra Modi disbursed over Rs 18,880 crore to 9.44 crore farmers under the PM-KISAN scheme. He also launched the Pradhan M...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
NRI credit cards: Rewards and lounge access aren’t everything, what more NRIs should know before getting an Indian credit cardFor Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), an Indian credit card offers significant benefits beyond convenience, including building a crucial CIBIL s...
20 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
PLI, duty incentives soon for Lithium, Nickel processing units in IndiaThe proposed scheme, which is close to securing approvals, will offer production-linked incentives and waive import duties on capital goods...
20 Jun, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
RBI revises Kisan Credit Card norms, standardises crop season definitionThe Reserve Bank has revamped the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme, standardizing crop season definitions for uniform loan sanctions and repa...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.24 PM IST
China seeks to rein in 'unfair' food delivery competition with new rulesChina is seeking to crack down on 'unfair' competition among food delivery platforms by introducing new rules to limit subsidy campaigns th...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
Govt readies farm safety net with banks, insurers as El Nino loomsThe government is enhancing financial safety nets for rural families. This initiative aims to cushion the impact of El Nino on farming. Eff...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
China's subsidy edge poses biggest challenge to Make in IndiaAs Indian manufacturers navigate the challenging waters of global trade, they find themselves increasingly overshadowed by Chinese business...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
West Bengal likely to unveil new industry policy with seamless land acquisition plans in June 22 budgetWest Bengal's first BJP government will unveil a new industrial policy in its maiden budget on June 22, featuring seamless land acquisition...
15 Jun, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
India’s fertiliser subsidy model is broken; direct income support is the only way forward: Ashok GulatiIndia’s fertiliser subsidy regime is facing scrutiny; rising global fertiliser and energy prices and rising fiscal pressures expose its ine...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
Default clouds hover over microfinance as industry flags weak monsoonIn the evolving world of India's microfinance sector, fresh credit risks are emerging on the horizon. The dual challenges of an unsteady mo...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Govt cuts subsidised LPG cylinders to Ujjwala beneficiaries to 4The government has cut the annual subsidised cooking gas cylinders for Ujjwala scheme beneficiaries to four. This move aligns support with ...
08 Jun, 2026, 08.50 PM IST