India has witnessed a remarkable surge in patent filings by startups and MSMEs over the past 5 years. According to Mr. N. Ramchander, Joint Controller of the Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trademarks, the number of patent filings by these enterprises has risen by an astounding 310%, from 1,492 in 2018-19 to 6,120 in …
In a major move, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that children aged 10 years and above can now independently open and operate their own savings and term deposit accounts. This decision, made public on April 21, 2025, aims to teach financial responsibility from an early age. RBI: Minors Can Now Operate Accounts …
The Uttar Pradesh government aims to install 8 lakh solar rooftop plants by March 2027. This initiative is part of the PM Surya Ghar Yojana which was launched in February 2024. The government aims to promote green energy and reduce reliance on conventional power sources. Focused Targets and Real-Time Monitoring For FY26, the goal is …
Amaravati, the planned capital city of Andhra Pradesh, is all set to make history. It aims to become the world’s first city powered entirely by renewable energy. With a vision to create a modern and eco-friendly “people’s capital,” the project is being built with a focus on sustainability and clean energy. Powering Amaravati with Green …
UPI has already transformed the way over 450 million Indians make payments. India is now aiming to bring 200–300 million more users onto its flagship Unified Payments Interface (UPI) platform. This move will significantly boost the adoption of digital payments in the country. This will also position UPI as a global standard for real-time payments. …
The number of companies with a market capitalisation of ₹1 lakh crore has increased over 40 times in the last 2 decades. This growth was driven by strong economic fundamentals, financial reforms, and increased investor participation. NSE’s market share rose from 18% to over 60% due to this surge, as per news reports. Historical Growth …
The Income Tax Department has delayed the release of ITR forms and utilities for Assessment Year 2025–26. Even though there haven’t been any big changes in the Finance Act 2024, the delay could be due to some internal work or technology updates within the department. They might be working to update the forms to match …
The government of India has raised the drawback duties on gold and silver articles. As per a notification issued by the Finance Ministry, drawback duties on gold articles have risen from ₹335.50 to ₹405.40 per gram. Meanwhile, those on silver items have increased to ₹4950.03 per kilogram, up from ₹4468.10. What Is a Duty Drawback? …
Debates over 5-day banking workweek have reemerged among bank employees amidst rapid digital transformation. They demand weekly offs like other banks’ employees worldwide. However, this shift has multiple pros and cons, and they must be carefully evaluated. Advantages of a 5-Day Banking Workweek Employee Well-being A 5-day workweek for bank employees can enhance their well-being. …
The risk posed by US tariffs have prompted the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to reduce its growth forecast for India. In FY26, the economy is expected to grow by 6.7%, instead of 7%. In its April 2025 outlook report, the ADB also noted that global economic uncertainty could slow down investment projects in India. This …
