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Portfolio-management reforms replace the 2020 framework and expand investments into IPOs, primary-market debt, listed overseas equity and debt, and direct plans of Indian mutual fund schemes. Investment-grade unlisted non-convertible debt may comprise up to 10 per cent of client assets under management with client consent. Independent Fund Managers may operate with registered portfolio managers, which retain responsibility and liability. Accredited-investor eligibility is broadened, while specified compliance requirements are relaxed where adequate audit trails and internal controls exist.
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Merchant discount rate on UPI merchant payments may be treated as a taxable payment settlement service with input credit availability.
GST treatment of MDR charged on UPI merchant payments above Rs 2,000 is to be considered by the GST Council. The MDR framework imposes a merchant-borne charge for payment processing and settlement. As these activities are services, MDR may attract GST at 18 per cent, subject to the Council's view. Merchants paying GST on MDR may claim input tax credit, potentially reducing their net tax burden.
September 24, 2026
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Fiscal responsibility limits frame cautions on new projects as budgetary discipline rather than financial crisis.
Finance-department advice treats fiscal indicators as grounds for restraint in approving additional expenditure rather than as evidence that funds are unavailable. Funding new projects may be difficult until additional resources are mobilised or allocations already approved are reallocated. Project proposals lacking budgetary provision or earmarked funding may create cash-flow pressures and fiscal-management challenges, requiring deferment until resources are finalised.
September 24, 2026
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Corporate document forgery allegations trigger investigation into unauthorised insolvency consortium participation and disputed share transfers.
An FIR concerns alleged cheating, forgery, criminal conspiracy, corporate-document misuse, and unauthorised financial liabilities arising from participation in a corporate insolvency resolution process. Allegations include entering a consortium arrangement without the Parekh Group's knowledge or authorisation, reliance on a fabricated and unapproved board resolution, and unauthorised transfer of shares to a group-controlled entity. Investigation covers disputed-record authenticity, alleged digital-signature misuse, and financial transaction trails.
September 24, 2026
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Energy security shapes continued Russian crude sourcing as alternative suppliers replace shortfalls amid potential sanctions-related restrictions.
Russian crude imports are operating near 1.8 million barrels daily in September, with refinery maintenance, stronger Chinese buying, and disruptions to Russian export infrastructure constraining availability. Middle Eastern supply, especially from Iraq and Saudi Arabia, has offset reduced Russian volumes. Potential tougher restrictions on countries purchasing Russian oil could complicate procurement, but energy security and tight physical oil markets make a significant near-term reduction in Russian crude purchases unlikely. Replacement remains technically possible but may raise procurement costs and competition for medium-grade crude.
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Direct tax payment gateway integration enables nationwide payments through digital options, branch channels, and customers' respective internet-banking services.
IDFC FIRST Bank's payment-gateway integration for Central Board of Direct Taxes collections enables Direct Tax payments through UPI, credit cards, debit cards, Retail and Corporate Internet Banking, and branch-based cheque, demand draft, or cash payments. Customers of other banks may use their own internet-banking facilities through the gateway. Taxpayers create a challan on the Income Tax e-Filing Portal, select Payment Gateway and IDFC FIRST Bank, choose a payment mode, complete payment, and download or print the paid challan. Payment confirmations are also accessible.
September 24, 2026
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Insurance distribution controls target commissions, expenses and loan-linked sales, reshaping bancassurance arrangements and intermediary remuneration structures.
IRDAI's consultation proposals for insurance distribution contemplate lower Expenses of Management limits, tighter commission controls, and greater control over loan-linked insurance practices. The prospective framework concerns insurer and intermediary remuneration, distribution expenses, and bancassurance fee structures. Reported concerns centre on potential effects on insurer earnings, intermediary economics, and lending-linked distribution arrangements; the measures are not described as final operative obligations or enforcement action.
September 24, 2026
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Personal loan eligibility and repayment planning: loan variants and digital applications remain subject to assessment, verification, and applicable terms.
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Nidhi company deposits lack insurance protection, requiring verification of government declaration before relying on high-return promises.
Each company seeking to function as a Nidhi must file Form NDH-4 for declaration or updated Nidhi status and comply with the Companies Act, 2013 and applicable Nidhi Rules. Nidhi companies may accept deposits and grant loans only to members. Public investors should verify declared Nidhi status rather than rely on unusually high-return promises, agent representations, or informal assurances. Deposits with Nidhi companies are not insured by the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation, and recovery may be difficult where a company fails or fraud occurs.
September 24, 2026
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FCNR(B) liquidity deployment remains within banks' discretion, guided by credit pipelines, asset-liability positions, and prudent underwriting standards.
Banks retain full discretion to deploy liquidity mobilised through FCNR(B) deposits, based on their credit pipeline, lending proposals, liquidity outlook and asset-liability position. No sector-specific direction applies to use of these funds. FCNR(B) deposits are fixed-term foreign-currency deposits in which principal and interest are repayable in the same foreign currency, protecting non-resident depositors from direct rupee exchange-rate risk. Continued prudent credit appraisal and underwriting standards are expected.
September 24, 2026
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Compulsory Muslim marriage registration shifts registration to registrars under a statewide procedural framework, with local officials authorised when needed.
Compulsory registration of Muslim marriages will operate under the Assam Muslim Marriage Registration (Compulsory) Rules, 2026, framed under the Assam Compulsory Registration of Muslim Marriage and Divorces Act, 2024. Registration will be undertaken by registrars, with panchayat-level officials potentially authorised where application volumes require additional capacity. The framework addresses the registration forum after kazis were barred from registering Muslim marriages.
September 24, 2026
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Macroeconomic resilience supports fiscal consolidation, financial-sector stability, and orderly foreign-exchange management through persistent global and market shocks.
Policy management emphasises clear communication, policy certainty, macroeconomic and financial-sector stability, efficient use of buffers, and sustained structural reform. Fiscal prudence is treated as necessary to avoid unsustainable stimulus and preserve long-term stability. External-sector resilience rests on services exports and remittances, while oil and gold shocks and weaker capital inflows have created temporary balance-of-payments pressure. Further improvement is linked to lower oil dependence, export diversification, trade agreements, capital inflows and orderly foreign-exchange market management.
September 24, 2026
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Software export growth strengthens IT ecosystem as campus expansion supports startup activity, infrastructure development, and skilled employment.
Software export revenue generated by Technopark reached Rs 17,092 crore in FY 2025-26, reflecting year-on-year growth of approximately 17.3 per cent. Growth is attributed to IT infrastructure, a skilled talent base, and company performance. Technopark also operates as an IT and ITeS hub and startup ecosystem centre, with ongoing campus development intended to expand its position among major IT hubs.
September 24, 2026
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Artificial intelligence centre of excellence partnership advances industry-aligned training, supervised internships, startup mentorship, and applied research collaboration.
IIEST Shibpur and Tata Consultancy Services have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to establish an Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence at the Electrical Engineering Department's high-performance computing laboratory. The collaboration supports industry-aligned training, professional certifications, practical projects, supervised internships, startup mentorship, curriculum benchmarking, and applied research in natural language processing, computer vision, image processing, and advanced data analytics.
September 24, 2026
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Money-laundering searches prompt protests over alleged political misuse while operations continue at public development offices and residences.
Enforcement Directorate search and survey operations connected with a money-laundering investigation continued at development authority offices and premises linked with housing administration, a realty company, and private residences. AAP workers protested against the searches, alleging political and administrative pressure through central investigative agencies. The party further alleged that the operations could disrupt the development authority's functioning and impede Punjab government welfare schemes.
September 24, 2026
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Money-laundering investigation procedure raises allegations over FIR registration, conflict concerns, and the choice between police, vigilance, or federal inquiry.
A police inquiry, rather than a Vigilance inquiry, was directed following an Enforcement Directorate communication seeking registration of an FIR for cognizable offences. It was contended that FIR registration should be dealt with by the police and that governmental or ministerial intervention would raise concerns where a person facing allegations is involved in deciding the investigative course. A transfer to a federal investigative agency was sought on grounds of investigative independence and perceived conflict of interest.
September 24, 2026
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Trade truce extension maintains tariff pauses and export-restriction rollbacks while negotiations continue on broader economic commitments.
United States-China trade relations may remain governed by the Busan Agreement through January 10 under a stated two-month extension, though Chinese official confirmation is pending. The arrangement maintains pauses on elevated tariffs and prior rollbacks of restrictions affecting critical minerals and high-technology exports. Negotiations may produce a broader economic package or further continuation of existing terms, while implementation of agreed commitments is under review. The parties have also proposed reciprocal alerts on AI-related hacking incidents involving national-security concerns.
September 24, 2026
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Gold Smuggling Enforcement: Concealed foreign-origin gold recovered from vehicles and a traveller, with arrests under customs law.
Gold-smuggling enforcement involved the seizure of approximately 21 kg of foreign-origin gold in two operations and the arrest of five persons under the Customs Act, 1962. Gold bars were recovered from sophisticated vehicle-chassis cavities, while gold bars and cut pieces were recovered from a passenger's specially designed cotton waist belt. The operations concerned suspected cross-border gold movement and targeted organised smuggling networks using sophisticated concealment methods.
September 24, 2026
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Cross-border gold smuggling enforcement resulted in Customs Act seizures after coordinated recovery of foreign-origin gold from border locations and a passenger.
Cross-border smuggling of foreign-origin gold through the Bangladesh route led to coordinated recoveries and seizures under the Customs Act, 1962. Gold recovered near the India-Bangladesh border was taken over for customs proceedings, including a seizure under Section 110. Foreign-origin gold concealed by a train passenger was also recovered and seized, with investigation indicating its smuggling from Bangladesh.
September 24, 2026
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BRICS tax cooperation creates standing platforms for international taxation, revenue statistics, professional capacity building and peer learning.
India-led BRICS tax cooperation established standing Working Groups on International Taxation and Transfer Pricing and Revenue Statistics, providing institutional platforms extending beyond individual Chairships. It also institutionalised an annual Young Tax Professionals Capacity Building Programme, launched the BRICS Tax Cross-Learning Lab for peer learning on client-centric administration and human-resources practices, and approved the Terms of Reference for the BRICS Tax Support Network.

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Financial Freedom, Your Way – Tata AIA Launches Shubh Flexi Income Plan for Smart Protection & Growth

April 21, 2025

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Mumbai, 21 April 2025 – Life is full of dreams—purchasing a home, funding your child’s education, planning for unforgettable vacations, or enjoying a worry-free retirement. Achieving these goals requires not only financial protection but also a plan that adapts as your needs evolve. Tata AIA Life Insurance Co. Ltd. (Tata AIA), one of India’s leading life insurers, has introduced the Tata AIA Shubh Flexi Income Plan, an innovative life insurance savings solution offering a flexible approach to financial security and wealth creation.

Designed to Evolve with You – Flexibility at the Core The Shubh Flexi Income Plan is a non-linked, participating life insurance savings plan that empowers you to customize your financial planning based on your unique aspirations. Offering flexibility from the very beginning, this plan provides three tailored options, each designed to meet specific financial goals: • Endowment Option – Ideal for building long-term savings, this option gives you a lump sum payout at the end of the plan. It's great for big life goals like buying a home, your child’s education, or ensuring financial security for the future.

• Early Income Option—For those who seek a regular cash flow, this option provides yearly cash bonuses from the first year of the plan.

• Deferred Income Option – Designed for individuals focused on long-term wealth accumulation or planning for early retirement, this option allows cash bonuses after the premium payment term with the flexibility to defer payouts for enhanced growth.

The core benefit of this plan lies in its flexibility—allowing consumers to adjust their financial approach as their circumstances evolve.

More Than Just Savings – Built-In Protection for Peace of Mind The Shubh Flexi Income Plan not only offers a pathway to wealth creation but also incorporates essential protective features to ensure financial security: • Waiver of Premium Option – In the event of the policyholder’s unfortunate demise, all future premiums are waived, ensuring that loved ones continue to receive the planned benefits.

• Cover Continuance Benefit – This feature ensures that your policy continues even if the policyholder passes away. Future premiums are waived, but your loved ones still get the death benefit, along with all future bonuses and benefits.

• ‘Sub Wallet’ Feature – This unique feature allows policyholders to accumulate bonuses in a wallet, which earns interest and can be utilised to make future premium payments.

• Smart Lady Benefit – The plan offers a special discount for female policyholders, ensuring more affordable coverage and benefits.

• Family Discount: There is also an additional discount which is available to the family members and nominees of the existing policyholders.

Rewarding Policyholders with Higher Bonuses Tata AIA is known for delivering impressive bonus payouts to its participating (PAR) policyholders. For the financial year 2024, the company declared INR 1,465 crore bonus, 24% higher than the previous year’s INR 1,183 crore. This consistent performance ensures that policyholders benefit from enhanced wealth growth over time.

Commenting on the launch, Sujeet Kothare, Executive Vice President, Head – Products, Business Mid Office and Digital Marketing, Tata AIA Life says, "At Tata AIA Life, we believe that financial security should not come at the cost of flexibility. Consumers today are looking for solutions that grow with them, providing both peace of mind and opportunities for wealth creation. The Shubh Flexi Income Plan is designed to empower individuals to take control of their financial future, offering guaranteed benefits along with the agility to adapt to life’s changing needs. Our vision is to ensure that every policyholder feels confident in their journey towards financial independence, knowing they have a partner who understands their aspirations and supports them at every stage." Empowering Your Financial Journey – Tailored for Every Stage of Life Whether you're just starting your career, raising a family, or planning for retirement, the Shubh Flexi Income Plan adapts to your needs, empowering you at every stage: • Young Professionals – Start early to build wealth and secure your long-term financial goals.

• Parents & Families – Confidently plan for major life milestones like your child’s education and marriage.

• Retirement Planners – Ensure a reliable income stream for a comfortable post-retirement life.

A Commitment to Financial Preparedness With the launch of the Shubh Flexi Income Plan, Tata AIA continues to uphold its mission of making consumers ‘Har Waqt Ke Liye Taiyaar’—always prepared for every phase of life with confidence and financial security.

Join the Journey Towards a Stress-Free Financial Future! With guaranteed savings, flexible income options, and wealth-building potential, the Tata AIA Shubh Flexi Income Plan ensures you enjoy financial freedom on your terms. Take the first step towards a brighter, more secure future today! About Tata AIA Life Tata AIA Life Insurance Company Limited (Tata AIA) is a joint venture Company formed by Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd. and AIA Group Ltd. (AIA). Tata AIA Life combines Tata’s pre-eminent leadership position in India and AIA’s presence as the largest, independent listed pan-Asian life insurance group in the world, spanning 18 markets in the Asia Pacific region.

Tata AIA reported a total Premium Income of INR 25,692 crore for FY24, up 25% from FY23. The Company continues to rank among the Top 3 Private Insurers in Individual Weighted New Business Premium (IWNBP) with an IWNBP income of INR 7,413 crore. The Company also achieved industry-leading Persistency performance (based on premiums), ranking #1 in four out of five cohorts. https://www.tataaia.com/ About the Tata Group Founded by Jamsetji Tata in 1868, the Tata group is a global enterprise, headquartered in India, comprising 30 companies across ten verticals.

The group operates in more than 100 countries across six continents, with a mission 'To improve the quality of life of the communities we serve globally, through long-term stakeholder value creation based on Leadership with Trust’.

Tata Sons is the principal investment holding company and promoter of Tata companies. Sixty-six percent of the equity share capital of Tata Sons is held by philanthropic trusts, which support education, health, livelihood generation and art and culture.

In 2023-24, the revenue of Tata companies, taken together, was more than $165 billion. These companies collectively employ over 1 million people.

Each Tata company or enterprise operates independently under the guidance and supervision of its own board of directors. There are 26 publicly listed Tata enterprises with a combined market capitalisation of more than $365 billion as on March 31, 2024.

About AIA AIA Group Limited and its subsidiaries (collectively “AIA” or the “Group”) comprise the largest independent publicly listed pan-Asian life insurance group. It has a presence in 18 markets – wholly-owned branches and subsidiaries in Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR(1), Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, New Zealand, the Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan (China), Vietnam, Brunei and Macau SAR(2), and a 49% joint venture in India. In addition, AIA has a 24.99% shareholding in China Post Life Insurance Co., Ltd.

The business that is now AIA was first established in Shanghai more than a century ago in 1919. It is a market leader in Asia (ex-Japan) based on life insurance premiums and holds leading positions across the majority of its markets. It had total assets of US$286 billion as of 31 December 2023.

AIA meets the long-term savings and protection needs of individuals by offering a range of products and services including life insurance, accident and health insurance and savings plans. The Group also provides employee benefits, credit life and pension services to corporate clients. Through an extensive network of agents, partners and employees across Asia, AIA serves the holders of more than 42 million individual policies and over 18 million participating members of group insurance schemes.

AIA Group Limited is listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited under the stock codes “1299” for HKD counter and “81299” for RMB counter with American Depositary Receipts (Level 1) traded on the over-the-counter market under the ticker symbol “AAGIY”.

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