In a significant move to bolster investor protection and reduce instances of financial fraud, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued a new directive. All regulated and registered entities are now required to use phone numbers starting with the ‘1600’ series exclusively for service and transactional voice calls to existing customers. Streamlining …
India has approved a landmark defence acquisition, clearing the way to procure 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets from France. According to news reports, the Cabinet Committee on Security, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, gave its nod to the estimated ₹63,000 crore deal, making it one of India’s largest fighter jet procurements to date. The …
In the wake of renewed market volatility driven by the global tariff tensions initiated by US President Donald Trump’s trade policy, India’s stock market regulator has come forward with a clear message: There is no systemic risk to the Indian capital markets. Tuhin Kanta Pandey, Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), …
The Ministry of Finance formally notified Form ITR-B through the Gazette of India. This newly introduced income tax return form is specifically designed for taxpayers who are required to declare previously undisclosed income discovered during search or requisition operations conducted on or after September 1, 2024. Unlike standard ITR forms that demand extensive disclosures, Form …
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, has announced 2 major simplifications to its claim settlement process. These changes aim to enhance the ease of living for over 7.7 crore EPF members and also ease the operational burden on employers. Key Reform 1: No More Uploading of Cheque Leaf …
In a landmark move to enhance digital identity accessibility and security, the Indian government, under the leadership of Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, has launched a next-generation Aadhaar app. This application aims to eliminate the dependence on physical documents and streamline the verification process for Indian citizens. Built in collaboration with the Unique Identification Authority of …
In a major boost to the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, the government has notified a ₹22,919 crore incentive scheme to strengthen India’s domestic electronics manufacturing capabilities. The scheme covers a broad range of critical components, including camera modules, displays, lithium-ion cells for digital devices, non-surface mount devices, and multi-layer printed circuit boards (PCBs). Launched by …
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced a new method for employees to generate and activate their Universal Account Number (UAN) using Aadhaar-based Face Authentication Technology (FAT). This feature is now available through the UMANG mobile application. UAN Generation Now Possible Without Employer Earlier, the UAN generation process was handled by employers, who submitted …
The Government of Odisha has allocated 78 acres of land in Dhenkanal to Inox Solar, a subsidiary of Inox Clean Energy under the INOXGFL Group, for setting up a solar cell and module manufacturing facility. As of 9:39 AM on April 9, 2025, Inox Green Energy Services share price was trading at ₹104.79 , 3.79% …
In a country where millions remain outside the ambit of formal financial systems, financial literacy is more than a skill — it’s a necessity. Recognising this, the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), in collaboration with the India Post Payments Bank (IPPB), has launched Phase 2 of the “Niveshak Didi” initiative — a pioneering …
