In a move aimed at streamlining digital onboarding processes in the financial sector, Registered Intermediaries (RIs) such as brokers, mutual fund houses, and portfolio managers can now use the ‘e-KYC Setu System’ developed...
In a move aimed at streamlining digital onboarding processes in the financial sector, Registered Intermediaries (RIs) such as brokers, mutual fund houses, and portfolio managers can now use the ‘e-KYC Setu System’ developed...
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has raised red flags over potential overvaluation in Indian equity markets, particularly in the small- and mid-cap segments, according to its latest Financial Stability Report (FSR) released...
In a major step toward curbing fraudulent digital lending activity, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has officially released a comprehensive whitelist of legal digital lending apps (DLAs) on its website. Featuring over...
With smartphones in hand and financial influencers in their feed, India’s Gen Z and millennial population is transforming the way investments happen. A wave of WealthTech platforms like Groww, Zerodha, INDMoney, and Smallcase...
India is witnessing a silent revolution in how financial data is shared, accessed, and monetized—driven by the Account Aggregator (AA) Framework, a consent-based system that enables individuals to control their personal financial data...
India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has become a global benchmark for real-time payments, clocking over 12 billion transactions monthly as of mid-2025. With the upcoming launch of UPI 3.0, the National Payments Corporation...
As the global finance sector embraces decentralization and transparency, Indian banks and financial institutions are actively exploring blockchain and Decentralized Finance (DeFi) to revolutionize cross-border payments, smart contracts, and secure digital record-keeping. While...
As India accelerates toward becoming a $5 trillion economy, financial inclusion remains a national imperative. The government, regulators, banks, NBFCs, and fintechs are focusing on expanding access to savings, credit, insurance, and digital...
As digital payments become the norm and cryptocurrencies continue to evolve, central banks worldwide are exploring or launching Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) to modernize monetary systems, enhance payment efficiency, and counter the...
In a significant move to enhance financial accessibility, Union Minister for Labour and Employment, Mansukh Mandaviya, announced on June 24, 2025, that the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has raised the auto-settlement limit...
On June 26, 2025, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, inaugurated the Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL), marking a historic milestone as India’s first Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) dedicated to...
In a significant move to accommodate the needs of government employees, the Finance Ministry of India announced on June 23, 2025, an extension of the deadline for exercising options under the Unified Pension...
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