Over the years, the Central Pay Commissions (CPCs) have dramatically revised salary structures for central government employees and pensioners. Between the 5th and 7th CPC, the minimum basic salary surged from ₹2,750 to ₹18,000, a staggering 554% increase, as per news reports. This growth occurred across three pay commissions: 5th CPC (1996): Minimum basic salary …
India is giving a big boost to its creator economy. At the first World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES 2025) in Mumbai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said creators are driving India’s “Orange Economy” and helping build the nation’s global soft power. To support this, the government has announced a US$1 billion fund to help …
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has fined 5 major Indian banks a total of ₹2.5 crore for failing to follow its regulatory rules. The action was taken after the central bank found problems in areas like cybersecurity, KYC (Know Your Customer) procedures, and customer service. The affected banks are ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Bank …
A year after announcing its ambitious plan into semiconductor manufacturing, Zoho has officially suspended its $700 million chipmaking plans. As per news reports, Founder and CEO Sridhar Vembu said the company lacked confidence in its current technology roadmap and could not justify seeking government support or taxpayer money without clarity. Zoho Faces Roadblocks in Semiconductor …
In the last two decades, central government salary structures have changed significantly. The 6th and 7th Pay Commissions revised basic pay, allowances, and pensions. The 8th Pay Commission is expected to take effect from January 1, 2026. Here’s a look at how basic pay changes between 6th and 7th commissions, along with the percentage jump in …
The Haryana government has introduced a generous One Time Settlement (OTS) Scheme 2025 to help taxpayers settle outstanding indirect tax dues without penalties or interest. The scheme, announced by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on March 23, 2025, is aimed at clearing legacy dues under pre-GST tax regimes and will remain open for 6 months …
Amul, one of India’s most trusted dairy brands, is now expanding into organic products. The company will soon offer certified organic tea, sugar, and spices, marking a big step beyond its usual milk-based items. Amul Aiming to Be a Full FMCG Brand As per news reports, this move is part of Amul’s larger goal to …
The Supreme Court has asked the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to begin 7 preliminary probes into fraud involving real estate developers and banks in the Delhi-NCR region. This order came after many homebuyers complained they were being forced to pay EMIs for flats they never received. The court said there was an “unholy nexus” …
Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and MD of Reliance Industries, opened the inaugural WAVES Summit 2025 with a powerful message: India has the potential to become the global hub of media and entertainment. He highlighted how India’s large youth population, creative strength, and fast-growing technology make it a strong contender in the global entertainment space. Big Opportunities …
The Indian Rupee has extended its winning streak into the fourth consecutive week as of May 2, 2025, fuelled by robust foreign investor inflows and improving global sentiment. The local currency breached the critical 84 per dollar mark intra-day, highlighting strong upside momentum. The USD/INR FX spot rate was trading lower at 84.29, down 0.3 …
