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 …
Several taxpayers in India, especially those who revised their income tax returns (ITRs) in January 2025, are now facing unexpected demand notices from the Income Tax Department. These individuals, despite having a total income of less than ₹7 lakh, are being denied the Section 87A rebate. What Is the Core of the Controversy? The notices …
The Delhi government has released the draft of its Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2.0, following the expiry of its previous policy on March 31. The earlier policy has been extended by 15 days, and the new draft is currently pending cabinet approval. No More CNG Auto Registrations After August 15 From August 15, 2024, the …
The State Bank of India (SBI) has introduced changes to its ATM transaction policies, which took effect from February 1, 2025. These revisions impact both financial and non-financial ATM transactions for savings account holders using SBI and other bank ATMs. The update aims to standardise ATM usage limits, encourage digital banking, and create a more …
In the ongoing cotton season of 2024-25, the Government of India, through its nodal agency, the Cotton Corporation of India Ltd (CCI) under the Ministry of Textiles, has made substantial progress in safeguarding farmers’ interests. As of March 31, 2025, CCI successfully procured 525 lakh quintals of seed cotton, equivalent to 100 lakh bales, …
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has responded to a recent report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), clarifying that there was no revenue loss from its passive infrastructure sharing arrangement with Reliance Jio Infocomm, as per Economic Times news report. BSNL Clarifies Position on CAG’s Revenue Loss Findings The CAG report had noted that …
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the proposed acquisition of shares in Shriram Asset Management Company Limited (SAMC) by Sanlam Emerging Market (Mauritius) Limited (SEMM) and Shriram Credit Company Limited (SCCL). This strategic move marks a deepening of the partnership between Sanlam Group and the Shriram Group in the Indian financial services …
