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RBI postpones 2nd phase of quicker cheque clearing mechanism
In the second phase, the banks are required to clear cheques within...
Centre to protect entire Aravallis; no mining leases; protected zone to be expanded
This prohibition applies uniformly across the entire Aravalli...
Govt warns subscribers against unfamiliar international calls
"The DoT advises citizens that they should show caution with respect to answering calls from unfamiliar international numbers which are not starting with +91 and which claim to be from government authorities of India. Citizens are advised to report such suspected...
Govt launches AI tools, e-commerce safety measures to boost consumer protection
The Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) is drafting new guidelines to regulate surrogate advertising and has issued notices to 13 companies for non-compliance with existing rules, Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi New Delhi: Food and Consumer Affairs...
Govt to issue guidelines on pesky calls next month: Consumer Affairs Sec
Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare said the department has prepared draft guidelines in consultation with stakeholders, which will be harmonized with upcoming regulations of Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) New Delhi: The consumer affairs ministry will...
Mutual fund industry on a high; asset surges Rs 17 lakh cr in 2024
The year 2024 saw a substantial net inflow of Rs 9.14 lakh crore, alongside a significant 5.6 crore increase in investor count and a growing popularity of SIPs, which alone contributed Rs 2.4 lakh crore, according to data from the Association of Mutual Fund Industry...
Automotive to sustainable mobility EVs and beyond Auto industry’s journey for 2025
SIAM Director General Rajesh Menon said the passenger vehicle segment continued its steady performance led by sustained demand for SUV segments and good adoption of new energy vehicles, such as electrics, hybrids and gaseous fuel vehicles New Delhi: Traversing from...
Majority of Indian car buyers prefer decisions through physical dealerships
According to the survey, nearly 9 out of 10 car buyers in India are more inclined to visit a physical dealership, highlighting the critical importance of in-person visits in shaping their overall buying behaviour, it stated Majority of car buyers in India still prefer...
India witnessing 30 mn new demat accounts annually, 1 in 4 now a women investor
“This year, the number of new demat accounts may cross the 40 million mark,” said Dr Soumya Kanti Ghosh, Group Chief Economic Adviser, SBI, adding that apart from a few states, the participation of women increased more than national average in FY25 as compared to...
India’s savings rate shoots past global average: SBI report
“Due to various measures, India's financial inclusion improved significantly and now more than 80 per cent of adults in India have a formal financial account, compared to about 50 per cent in 2011, which is improving the financialisation of the savings rate of Indian...
Over 71.81 crore Ayushman Bharat Health Account numbers generated: Centre
Gender-wise utilisation shows that women account for 49 per cent of the issued Ayushman cards and almost 50 per cent of total hospital admissions, showcasing the scheme’s role in promoting gender equity in healthcare, according to the Health Ministry New Delhi: Over...
European Central Bank plans insurance for climate risks
One part of the plan is a voluntary public-private reinsurance mechanism that would pool private risks across the EU to help backstop weather-related losses. The second pillar would be to create a mandatory European Union fund to pay reconstruction costs when...