Some of the major financial security initiatives of PM Narendra Modi are Jan Dhan Yojana, Atal Pension Yo ...More

Some of the major financial security initiatives of PM Narendra Modi are Jan Dhan Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana, PM Suraksha Bima Yojana and PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana. ...Less

The scheme provides an accident cover of Rs 2 lakh for all savings bank account holders in the 18-70 age ...More

The scheme provides an accident cover of Rs 2 lakh for all savings bank account holders in the 18-70 age group for a premium of as low as Re 1 a month or Rs 12 per annum. ...Less

Central Government has developed e-Shram portal which will be a centralized database of unorganized worke ...More

Central Government has developed e-Shram portal which will be a centralized database of unorganized workers seeded with Aadhaar. An eShram Card will be issued to workers who successfully register for the e-Shram Portal. ...Less

Arun Jaitley announced a slew of low-cost pension and insurance schemes today , including Atal Pension Yo ...More

Arun Jaitley announced a slew of low-cost pension and insurance schemes today , including Atal Pension Yojana and Universal Social Security scheme. ...Less

The CM is helming the Uttar Pradesh Labour (Employment Exchange and Job) Commission, which was formed in ...More

The CM is helming the Uttar Pradesh Labour (Employment Exchange and Job) Commission, which was formed in June with an objective to find gainful employment and provide social security to the migrants after the lockdown revealed their plight. ...Less

While the state government is speeding up work on welfare schemes for migrants, BJP leaders in other stat ...More

While the state government is speeding up work on welfare schemes for migrants, BJP leaders in other states are reaching out to the migrants from UP, especially daily wage labourers, so that they influence their families back home and also vote in their native state in the polls. ...Less

The Prime Minister asked people to join the #selfiewithdaughters campaign on Twitter by posting their pic ...More

The Prime Minister asked people to join the #selfiewithdaughters campaign on Twitter by posting their pictures with their daughters. ...Less

Shares of insurance companies ended mixed, in-line with a highly volatile broader market trend. ...More

Shares of insurance companies ended mixed, in-line with a highly volatile broader market trend. ...Less

India's digital payment revolution, particularly the Unified Payment Interface (UPI), has garnered global ...More

India's digital payment revolution, particularly the Unified Payment Interface (UPI), has garnered global recognition, processing ₹24.77 lakh crore in transactions in March 2025. With widespread adoption by individuals and merchants, digital payments are prevalent even for micropayments. Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) initiatives have enhanced transparency, eliminated ghost beneficiaries, and saved the government over ₹3.48 lakh crore. ...Less

Labour and employment secretary Sumita Dawra urges careful analysis of government insurance and pension s ...More

Labour and employment secretary Sumita Dawra urges careful analysis of government insurance and pension schemes for gig and platform workers' social security. She emphasizes reviewing global best practices, considering sporadic work nature, and setting eligibility criteria to finalize a robust social security framework for this workforce. ...Less

The government has decided to exclude nine flagship schemes, including Ayushman Bharat and PM Kisan, from ...More

The government has decided to exclude nine flagship schemes, including Ayushman Bharat and PM Kisan, from the standard appraisal process for central sector programs for the next five years, starting April 1, 2026. Niti Aayog's Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office will conduct a detailed evaluation of these schemes, which have significant social implications. ...Less

The finance minister further requested ministries to aim and achieve more than their capex targets. ...More

The finance minister further requested ministries to aim and achieve more than their capex targets. ...Less

The Shram-Yogi Maandhan will cover those with monthly income of up to Rs 15,000, providing an assured mon ...More

The Shram-Yogi Maandhan will cover those with monthly income of up to Rs 15,000, providing an assured monthly pension of Rs 3,000 after the age of 60 years. ...Less

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For more such web stories click on the ET icon below. ...Less

Also, there have been changes like larger reliance on corporate bonds and a structural shift in the econo ...More

Also, there have been changes like larger reliance on corporate bonds and a structural shift in the economy towards the services sector, he said. A few years ago, banks were persuaded by policy makers to not to give so much loans to the industrial segment given the experience of lumpy sour loans, and rather focus on retail credit to serve the financial inclusion priority. ...Less

The ambitious project to digitise all transactions made by postmen in rural India will include equipping ...More

The ambitious project to digitise all transactions made by postmen in rural India will include equipping branch postmasters with solar powered, biometric hand-held devices. ...Less

Referring to the Gram Swaraj Abhiyan, Shah said for the first time the poor in the villages saw the gover ...More

Referring to the Gram Swaraj Abhiyan, Shah said for the first time the poor in the villages saw the government reaching their doorstep. ...Less

Indian delegation to the 352nd governing body meeting of the ILO, led by labour and employment secretary ...More

Indian delegation to the 352nd governing body meeting of the ILO, led by labour and employment secretary Sumita Dawra, made a case for considering population and workforce of a country for a fairer, more equitable and balanced geographical representation within ILO. ...Less

The labour and employment ministry will introduce multiple measures in 2024 to enhance social security fo ...More

The labour and employment ministry will introduce multiple measures in 2024 to enhance social security for over 380 million unorganised workers. These include a common application form on the e-Shram portal, targeted enrolment of gig and platform workers, and integration of building and construction workers' data with e-Shram. ...Less

Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju announced public sector banks will launch new products in the com ...More

Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju announced public sector banks will launch new products in the coming months to boost credit growth, particularly for MSMEs. He acknowledged the risk of rising digital fraud while emphasizing the government's commitment to financial inclusion through collaboration with the fintech industry. Nabard Chairman Shaji KV highlighted the need for equitable technological transformation in rural banking. ...Less

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman lauded State Bank of India's digital transformation. She spoke on the ...More

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman lauded State Bank of India's digital transformation. She spoke on the bank's 70 years of service. SBI supports farmers, SHGs, and MSMEs. The bank has a large number of Jan Dhan and insurance scheme beneficiaries. SBI plans to solarise 4 million homes by FY27. Chairman C S Setty highlighted SBI's focus on technology and inclusive growth. ...Less

Prime Minister Narendra Modi acknowledged the impact of the FinTech sector in simplifying people's lives ...More

Prime Minister Narendra Modi acknowledged the impact of the FinTech sector in simplifying people's lives with innovations like ONDC and UPI. Speaking at the Global FinTech Festival, he cited India’s global potential and urged regulators to combat cyber frauds and promote digital literacy. He highlighted India's significant growth in fintech investments and user base over the past decade. ...Less

Apart from providing LPG connection to poor families under Ujjwala Yojana, the Centre has set the target ...More

Apart from providing LPG connection to poor families under Ujjwala Yojana, the Centre has set the target of electrifying all villages by 2018. ...Less

The Central government has launched the pilot phase of the Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme, aiming to ...More

The Central government has launched the pilot phase of the Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme, aiming to provide 1.25 lakh internships during the 2024-25 fiscal year. This initiative seeks to tackle youth unemployment by offering 1 crore internships over the next five years, helping participants gain valuable workplace experience. ...Less

The Central government has launched the pilot phase of the Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme, aiming to ...More

The Central government has launched the pilot phase of the Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme, aiming to provide 1.25 lakh internships during the 2024-25 fiscal year. This initiative seeks to tackle youth unemployment by offering 1 crore internships over the next five years, helping participants gain valuable workplace experience. ...Less

Assam's financial strategy for 2026-27 showcases a robust budget of Rs 62,294.78 crore, emphasising direc ...More

Assam's financial strategy for 2026-27 showcases a robust budget of Rs 62,294.78 crore, emphasising direct cash assistance through initiatives like Nijut Moina and Orunodoi. Buoyed by a surge in economic prosperity, the state reports a remarkable increase in per capita income. ...Less

An officer has been designated for every 75 villages and each has been tasked to undertake at least three ...More

An officer has been designated for every 75 villages and each has been tasked to undertake at least three visits to the village spanning fourseven days, till August 15. ...Less

Though DBT started in 2013 under UPA on pilot basis, it took off in a major way only under Modi govt afte ...More

Though DBT started in 2013 under UPA on pilot basis, it took off in a major way only under Modi govt after the LPG subsidy scheme was commenced through the mechanism. ...Less

President Droupadi Murmu lauds the 'One Nation-One Election' Bill for ensuring consistent governance and ...More

President Droupadi Murmu lauds the 'One Nation-One Election' Bill for ensuring consistent governance and reducing financial and resource strain. She highlights economic growth, financial inclusion, targeted welfare schemes for marginalized communities, and the modernization of legal frameworks as key accomplishments in her address on the eve of Republic Day. ...Less

In comparison, 5.7 crore people have passports, 17 crore people PAN cards, 60 crore voter ID cards, 15 cr ...More

In comparison, 5.7 crore people have passports, 17 crore people PAN cards, 60 crore voter ID cards, 15 crore ration cards and 17.3 crore driving licences. ...Less

The government has launched an internship programme offering Rs 60,000 per year to one crore youth over f ...More

The government has launched an internship programme offering Rs 60,000 per year to one crore youth over five years. The scheme, starting on December 2, will provide insurance coverage and Rs 5,000 monthly assistance. Companies can voluntarily participate, with internships lasting 12 months. Registration opens in mid-October on an online portal. ...Less

The bigger takeaway is that the electorate of Karnataka is signalling that it’s trading up. It is a tacit ...More

The bigger takeaway is that the electorate of Karnataka is signalling that it’s trading up. It is a tacit acknowledgement that efforts to resolve the legacy deficits with respect to toilets, housing, financial inclusion, cooking gas and so on are working. Consequently, the aspirational quotient of the populace is growing correspondingly. ...Less

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta presented the first budget, focusing on a significant increase in capital expenditur ...More

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta presented the first budget, focusing on a significant increase in capital expenditure and delivering on electoral promises such as monthly payouts to women. The rise in aspirational politics, driven by better social welfare spending, faces challenges due to growing public discontent and political protests. ...Less