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New Delhi, Jan 2026 : The industry has welcomed two major initiatives under the ‘Niryat Protsahan’ sub-scheme, aimed at boosting MSME exports by making trade finance more affordable and accessible. These interventions are expected to lower the cost of exporting, expand financing options, diversify export markets, and strengthen India’s global export brand. The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) lauded the launch, highlighting that the measures will directly address key challenges faced by MSME exporters, particularly the high cost of…

Achieving a significant milestone, NHAI sponsored Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT) – Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT) has received a AAA (Stable) rating for long-term bank facilities by CARE Ratings Limited. This top-tier rating underscores the high degree of safety and reliability offered by RIIT’s debt instruments, making it among the most secure investment options available to investors. This milestone reinforces RIIT’s position as a robust, investor-friendly platform supporting India’s infrastructure growth and sustainable capital formation. The AAA (Stable) rating represents the highest…

On New Year Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), India’s premier state-owned telecommunications provider, is delighted to announce the nationwide rollout of Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi), also known as Wi-Fi Calling. This advanced service is now available to all BSNL customers across every telecom circle in the country, ensuring seamless and high-quality connectivity even in challenging environments. The service is now available to BSNL customers across all telecom circles in the country. VoWiFi enables customers to make and receive voice calls…

The annual KYC requirement for directors in companies under rule 12A of the Companies (Appointment & Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 has been reviewed pursuant to examination in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, recommendation made by the High Level Committee on Non-Financial Regulatory Reforms (HLC-NFRR) and suggestions received from stakeholders. The relevant rule in this regard has been amended by the M/o Corporate Affairs in consultation with concerned Ministries/ Departments.  Pursuant to the amendment in the Rules notified on 31st December,…

The framework seeks to address existing regulatory constraints that had limited bank participation until now Scheduled Commercial Banks can also become sponsors of PFs; Review of Investment Management Fee (IMF) for PFs PFRDA appoints three new Trustees on the Board of NPS Trust  A proportion of AUM to be passed on to Association of NPS Intermediaries (ANI) to carryout NPS Outreach The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority’s (PFRDA) board has approved, in principle, a framework to permit Scheduled Commercial…

New Delhi; December 2025: The Indian government is demanding over $30 billion in compensation from Reliance Industries and BP for their failure to produce contracted gas volumes from two offshore fields, as per official government sources. The case has been running since 2016 at an arbitration tribunal, with the final ruling expected in mid-2026. The dispute concerns gas production from the D1 and D3 deepwater gas fields in the D6 block in the Krishna Godavari basin, India’s first major offshore…

Over ₹10,300 crore investment & 38,000 Graphics Processing Unit (GPUs) powering inclusive innovation Key Takeaways Introduction India stands at the cusp of a new era powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), where technology is transforming lives and shaping the nation’s progress. AI is no longer limited to research labs or big corporations. It is reaching citizens at every level. From improving healthcare access in remote areas to helping farmers make informed crop decisions, AI is making daily life simpler, smarter, and…

December 2025: Rice (Oryza sativa L.) remains one of the most important food crops for humanity, providing caloric sustenance to more than 3.5 billion people, nearly half of the world’s population. For decades, traditional milled white rice dominated consumption patterns, particularly in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. However, the last decade has witnessed a remarkable shift. Consumers, especially in emerging economies, are increasingly choosing parboiled rice as a preferred alternative because of its enhanced nutrition, cooking resilience, shelf stability, and…

New Delhi, Dec 2025 : The Government of India on Monday announced the sale (re-issue) of the “6.48 per cent Government Security 2035” for a notified amount of ₹32,000 crore through a price-based auction using the multiple price method. The auction will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) through its Mumbai Office on January 2, 2026, according to a statement issued by the Finance Ministry. The government has also retained the option to accept additional subscriptions of…

Dec 2025 : REC Limited has been conferred with two prestigious awards at the 47th All India Public Relations Conference, organised by the Public Relations Society of India (PRSI) recently at Dehradun. REC Limited received awards in the categories of Public Relations and In-house Journal, recognising the organisation’s sustained efforts in strengthening stakeholder communication, promoting transparency, and effectively presenting its institutional initiatives through structured and credible communication practices. The awards were presented by Sh. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, former Union Cabinet…