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Develop ways to detect fraud, contribute to Rs 5 trn economy aim: PM to CAG
“CAG should look for innovative methods to deal with occupational fraud,” he said, adding that the auditor can paly a role in improving governance and efficiency.
Govt unveils norms for 100% FDI in insurance intermediaries sector
However if a bank, whose primary business is outside the insurance area, is allowed by the IRDAI to function as an insurance intermediary, the foreign equity investment caps applicable in that sector, which is 74 percent, will continue to apply, subject to the condition that the revenues of such entities from the primary (non-insurance related) business must remain above 50 per cent. of their total revenues in any financial year.
PAN-Aadhaar linking date extended to 31 December
The Supreme Court, in September last year, had declared the Centre’s flagship Aadhaar scheme as constitutionally valid and held that the biometric ID would remain mandatory for filing of I-T returns and allotment of PAN.
Delhi Police issues 3,900 challans on first day of newly amended Motor Vehicles Act
Parliament had in July passed the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2019, which seeks to tighten road traffic regulations such as the issuance of driving licence and imposes stricter penalties for violations in an attempt to improve road safety.
FPIs pulled out Rs 38,930 cr in FY19 due to weak market sentiments: Sebi
“Despite heavy capital infusion by FPIs in last two months, the Indian capital market suffered a net outflow to the tune of Rs 38,930 crore in 2018-19 as macroeconomic headwinds weighed on investor sentiment through the year,” the report said.
Fintech panel suggest legal framework to protect digital services consumers
The panel has also recommended that insurance companies and lending agencies be encouraged to use drone and remote sensing technology for crop area, damage and location assessments to support risk reduction in insurance/lending business.
Insurance broking body opposes 100% FDI in the sector
In an earlier missive to the chairman of the insurance regulator IRDAI SC Khuntia, the IBAI has said, “ An online survey of brokers was conducted where a slight majority (51%) were against FDI being increased and a significant majority (49%) were in favour. The IBAI work on the basis of the majority view and it is this context that the IBAI would like to reiterate the stand that it has consistently taken which is that FDI at this stage is not recommended for the industry.
GST slashed for EVs to 5% from 12%, will be effective from 1st August
India has put in place a game plan for electric vehicles (EV) and its components like batteries to ensure clean cities, reduce imports and utilise solar power, NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said on Saturday
Aadhaar Amendment Bill gets Cabinet nod, to be introduced in coming Parliament session
“For the convenience of general public in opening of bank accounts, the proposed amendments would allow the use of Aadhaar number for authentication on voluntary basis as acceptable KYC (Know Your Customer) document under the Telegraph Act, 1885 and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002,” an official release said.
Khuntia Panel focuses on insurance penetration and natural disaster for action plans
The panel has asked Chandrasekaran, and Joydeep Roy of PwC to prepare a detailed report on what need to be done on issues like insurance penetration and natural disasters.