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August 18, 2026
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Public sector banking competitiveness requires distinct institutional strengths, early capability building and strategic support for economic growth priorities.
Public sector banks are urged to use their customer base, branch networks, geographic reach, institutional experience and digital capabilities to build stronger competitive positions and leadership. Each bank may develop distinct areas of excellence based on geography, customer relationships, sectoral expertise, technology capabilities or international presence. Strategic priorities include deposit mobilisation, banking for youth, support for investment and global capability centres, agriculture and horticulture infrastructure, credit-card business reorientation and priority sector lending.
August 18, 2026
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Youth-focused banking requires public sector banks to deliver personalised digital services, financial awareness, and responsible credit engagement.
Public sector banks are urged to implement sustained youth-focused banking through campus outreach, simple personalised round-the-clock services, dedicated youth support and financial awareness. Engagement should develop long-term relationships beyond account opening while preserving prudential standards. Youth should receive guidance on the formal credit ecosystem, including credit scores, credit history, bank credit products and government credit schemes, to support responsible credit discipline and future financial needs. A dedicated portal may provide a single access point for banking awareness and suitable financial opportunities.
August 18, 2026
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Taxpayer service improvement and litigation reduction guide administrative planning for stronger infrastructure, systems, coordination and future tax department functioning.
Improvement of taxpayer services, reduction of tax litigation, infrastructure strengthening and preparation of an actionable roadmap for future Income Tax Department functioning were considered as operational priorities. Deliberations covered e-HRMS, service matters, reservation policy, systems administration, capacity building, expenditure budgeting, TDS administration, inter-agency coordination, and office infrastructure. Officials identified institutional challenges and priorities for strengthening taxpayer-facing and internal departmental functions.
August 18, 2026
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Duty-free UK market access strengthens export opportunities for Indian goods and services, supporting MSMEs, agriculture, manufacturing and global value-chain participation.
India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement provides duty-free access to the UK market for nearly all Indian exports and may improve the competitiveness of Haryana's manufacturing, agricultural, MSME and services sectors. Preferential access covers products including textiles, engineering goods, auto parts, processed foods and pharmaceuticals, while agricultural exports remain subject to exceptions for sensitive products. The agreement also provides market access across 137 UK services sub-sectors, supporting IT, digital, professional, financial and technical services and facilitating global value-chain participation.
August 18, 2026
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Youth banking outreach promotes campus engagement, financial awareness, responsible credit discipline and long-term access to formal banking services.
Public sector banks are urged to conduct a month-long "Banking for Youth" outreach campaign from 2 October 2026 for persons above 16 years of age. Outreach through educational and skill-development campuses should combine account opening, financial awareness and direct engagement. Banks should develop tailored youth strategies to build long-term banking relationships. Proposed measures include online learning content, lifestyle-linked benefits, dedicated youth banking support, and awareness of credit scores, credit products and government credit schemes. A dedicated youth banking-awareness portal may serve as a single access point for appropriate banking services and financial opportunities.
August 18, 2026
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Competition approval for Prudential's acquisition of equity shareholding in an Indian life insurer supports the proposed insurance-sector combination.
Competition approval has been granted for Prudential Corporation Holdings Limited to acquire certain equity shareholding in Bharti Life Insurance Company Limited. The acquirer is the holding company for its group's insurance and asset-management operations in Asia and supports operations in Asia and Africa. The target is an IRDAI-licensed Indian life insurer.
August 18, 2026
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Foreign remittance certification due diligence faces nationwide verification targeting shell entities, their controllers, and certifying professionals.
Nationwide verification of suspicious outward foreign remittances targets entities with little or no reported business activity, their controllers, and professionals issuing tax determination certificates. Scrutiny concerns remittances disproportionate to reported turnover, inconsistent with stated purposes, or linked to entities not operating from declared addresses. Form 15CB, or Form 146 under the corresponding framework, requires certifying accountants to assess taxability from books of account and relevant records, supporting tax deduction at source and treaty compliance through due care, diligence and professional judgment.
August 18, 2026
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Fair Price Shop regulation introduces graded stock-shortage penalties, mandatory FIRs for major discrepancies, and restructured licensing requirements.
Fair Price Shop regulation introduces quantity-based penalties for stock discrepancies, ranging from performance-guarantee forfeiture and replenishment obligations to interim suspension, cancellation-related action and mandatory FIR registration for major shortages. Repeated or deliberate diversion or manipulation of public distribution supplies may lead to cancellation, blacklisting and FIR registration. Licensing now includes continuing regular licences and short-term temporary licences, with wider eligibility, points-based selection, card-linked performance guarantees and compulsory approved e-PoS, weighing-scale and iris-scanner use.
August 18, 2026
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Priority sector lending strengthened rural credit access through agricultural, micro-enterprise and weaker-section finance, reinforcing financial inclusion and sustainable development.
Regional Rural Banks expanded rural credit delivery while maintaining strong Priority Sector Lending performance during FY 2025-26. Almost all Regional Rural Banks met the prescribed overall priority-sector target. Agriculture and allied activities remained the largest priority-sector component, with farm credit accounting for nearly all agricultural lending. MSME finance predominantly supported micro enterprises, rural entrepreneurs, artisans and small businesses. Lending to weaker sections and finance for housing, education, renewable energy and social infrastructure promoted inclusive access to institutional credit and sustainable rural development.
August 18, 2026
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Adjustable pallet racking systems support customised, scalable warehouse storage through configurable layouts, safety assessment, installation and lifecycle support.
Adjustable pallet racking systems are configurable warehouse-storage solutions for varied inventory dimensions, weights and product types. They support bulk pallet storage, multi-level picking and high-density configurations through adjustable beams and shelves, load-bearing capacity, structural durability and space-efficient layouts. Storage configurations are customised after assessing inventory dimensions, payload requirements, available space and material-movement frequency, with support for design, installation, inspections and after-sales service.
August 18, 2026
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Domestic consumption expansion targets lower-tier markets through improved retail channels, distribution networks, employment support and household income opportunities.
China has introduced measures to strengthen domestic consumption in counties, smaller cities, townships and rural areas. The measures include upgrading township commercial centres, rural markets and local fairs; encouraging domestic and international brands to establish regional debut stores; and reusing existing land resources to improve services. They also seek better services for elderly persons and children, stronger urban-rural distribution networks, county-level employment and resident income channels. The strategy supports a shift towards household consumption amid weak domestic demand, property-sector pressures and subdued consumer sentiment.
August 18, 2026
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Currency management preserves monetary sovereignty through clean notes, secure logistics, decentralised distribution, durable banknotes, and sustainable cash-cycle operations.
Currency management supports trust in cash and monetary sovereignty through demand planning, secure production, distribution, replacement, and disposal. The Clean Note Policy requires good-quality banknotes to be available in required denominations and locations, with unfit notes continuously withdrawn and replaced. A decentralised Currency Chest network distributes fresh currency, processes returned notes, supports linked bank branches, and operates under licensing, real-time reporting, inspection, and audit requirements. Current priorities include managing uncertain cash demand, improving note durability, and reducing the carbon footprint of the cash cycle.
August 18, 2026
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Independent investigation of alleged dubious transactions requires examination of all six allegations despite prior police conclusions.
Investigation into alleged dubious transactions involving Indiabulls Housing Finance Limited and related entities must cover all six allegations identified by the Enforcement Directorate. The CBI must independently examine five allegations previously reviewed by the Delhi Police Economic Offence Wing, irrespective of its conclusion, and submit a comprehensive report. Further investigation into the sixth allegation depends on the special PMLA court deciding the CBI's pending application, after which the CBI must provide a progress or status report.
August 18, 2026
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Boss scam prevention requires independent verification of payment requests and avoidance of malicious WhatsApp attachments that enable executive impersonation.
Boss scam, or CEO impersonation fraud, uses malicious WhatsApp attachments and impersonation of regulatory officials or company executives to obtain control of WhatsApp sessions and issue fraudulent payment instructions. The alleged network supplied SIM cards, dummy SIMs, WhatsApp accounts and one-time passwords to cyber-fraud operators, illustrating a Cybercrime as a Service model. Preventive measures include avoiding suspicious ZIP, executable, library and APK files and independently verifying all financial-transfer requests.
August 18, 2026
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Floating-rate personal loan prepayment protections prohibit charges and compulsory lock-ins for qualifying individual non-business borrowers from 2026.
Prepayment charges are prohibited for part or full repayment of qualifying floating-rate loans availed by individual borrowers for non-business purposes and sanctioned or renewed on or after 1 January 2026. Compulsory lock-in periods cannot restrict prepayment of such loans. Fixed-rate personal loans may still attract prepayment or foreclosure charges under lender policy and contractual terms. Borrowers should check the loan's rate type, sanction letter, loan agreement and key fact statement, where applicable, and compare applicable charges with potential interest savings before early repayment.
August 18, 2026
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Premium Basmati rice positioning drives Zeeba's packaging refresh and ambassador-led campaign focused on quality, authenticity and domestic expansion.
Zeeba has refreshed its packaging and appointed Chef Vikas Khanna as global brand ambassador to support expansion in India. Its "Aisa Basmati Nahi Dekha" campaign positions the brand around export-quality Basmati rice, consistency, authenticity and a superior culinary experience. Promotional activity will extend across digital, retail and consumer touchpoints. The premium Basmati range is described as carefully sourced, naturally aged and processed according to global quality standards, with emphasis on grain quality, authentic taste, purity and consistency.
August 18, 2026
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Silver-collateral lending creates a formal secured-credit channel for eligible borrowers, subject to regulatory requirements and lender policies.
Loans against silver collateral have been introduced following the Reserve Bank of India's Lending Against Gold and Silver Collateral Directions, 2025, enabling eligible regulated lenders to accept silver as security. The offering provides a formal and transparent credit channel against eligible silver jewellery, ornaments and approved silver coins. It is intended for individuals, proprietors and MSMEs requiring liquidity for personal, business and other legitimate financial needs, subject to lending policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
August 18, 2026
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Healthcare discount membership provides instant savings on out-of-pocket care at participating premium providers without insurance claims or paperwork.
CarePass is a healthcare savings membership card providing instant point-of-billing discounts at participating premium healthcare providers across India. It covers out-of-pocket spending on hospital treatment, diagnostics, dental, vision, dermatology, hair and skin care, and IVF and maternity services, without claim processing, waiting periods or paperwork. Members present a digital CarePass at a participating provider to receive the applicable discount. Four membership tiers offer differing benefits, with higher tiers including tele-consultations and annual health checks. CarePass is a discount membership and not an insurance product.
August 18, 2026
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EXIM operations at Vizhinjam commence with container movement, supported by investor facilitation, infrastructure backing and port-led logistics development.
EXIM operations at Vizhinjam international seaport commenced with the flagging off of two containers after a successful trial export shipment. The state government proposes investor engagement, regulatory facilitation and infrastructure support to expand global export activities through the port. Mission Samudra is to operate as a port-led industrial and logistics development scheme. The deep-water port was developed under a public-private partnership model and had received commercial commissioning certification.
August 18, 2026
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Money-laundering investigation under PMLA expands through searches into alleged consultancy payments linked to CMRL and Exalogic Solutions.
Money-laundering investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act involves fresh searches connected with Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd and Exalogic Solutions. The inquiry concerns alleged fraudulent payments made under the guise of IT consultancy services and a purported money trail involving persons allegedly connected with those transactions. The action follows earlier searches and questioning in relation to the same matter.

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Whatfix Powers GenAI-Driven Digital Transformation Across the Global Financial Services Sector

August 21, 2025

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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (NewsVoir) • Deepens Focus on Financial Services, anchored on proven results, dedicated vertical team, and AI-powered product suite. • Trusted by the world’s leading financial services institutions such as Sentry Insurance, Grant Thornton, Mizuho, Ria Financial Services, Mountain America Credit Union, ICICI Bank Limited, Old Mutual, Encova Insurance, and Select Health Whatfix, the global leader in Digital Adoption Platforms (DAP), is accelerating transformation across the global financial services sector with its proprietary GenAI-powered product suite. As financial services institutions worldwide face mounting regulatory pressures, legacy modernization challenges, and rising user expectations, Whatfix is empowering them to navigate change with agility and control, while driving measurable improvements in productivity and ROI. Only 58% of banking leaders feel confident in their ability to modernize core systems, according to Bain & Company’s 2024 Banking Trends Survey. While 43% cite investing in new technologies as a top priority, the primary focus for bank CIOs over the next 12 months is managing cybersecurity and technology risks. These indicators underscore the complexity of digital transformation in financial services and the growing need for scalable, secure, and user-focused solutions. Whatfix directly addresses these challenges through its product suite, comprising three powerful tools: Digital adoption to enable users right within any software, no-code analytics to uncover and resolve adoption gaps, and application simulation for safe, hands-on learning in software replicas, all powered by GenAI. “In financial services institutions, where accuracy, speed, and compliance are non-negotiable, Whatfix empowers these institutions to transform with confidence,” said Khadim Batti, CEO and Co-founder of Whatfix. “We believe userization—putting users at the center of transformation—is the key to real change. Our GenAI-led platform is delivering this across some of the world’s most demanding financial environments.” GenAI-Led Enablement at Scale Top financial services institutions across 40+ countries globally trust Whatfix’s AI-powered product suite to scale digital transformation. Whatfix empowers financial services institutions by embedding real-time, contextual guidance within mission-critical platforms such as core banking systems, insurance policy and claims management software, wealth management platforms, loan origination systems, investment advisory portals, CRM, customer tools, and compliance systems. As the industry evolves, Whatfix is enabling users to complete tasks faster, smarter, and with less friction. Whatfix’s GenAI capabilities are integrated across the entire user journey, from transformation planning to in-flow enablement and ongoing progression. Whatfix's proprietary GenAI agents power intelligent content creation, insight generation, and adaptive user support, delivering personalized experiences and driving consistent execution at scale. With AI as a multiplier, Whatfix is laying the foundation for a system of intelligence and action, empowering financial services institutions to go beyond fragmented point tools and toward unified, intelligent execution that delivers real results. Use cases span: • Standardized execution of critical workflows, including KYC reviews, anti-money laundering (AML) checks, and internal controls • Regulatory-readiness for mandates such as SWIFT ISO 20022, Basel III, and local jurisdictional reporting • Rapid deployment of policy or regulatory changes, including credit underwriting policies, interest rate adjustments, and product suitability guidelines • Accelerated onboarding of relationship managers, credit analysts, and loan officers, reducing time-to-productivity across corporate banking operations • Role-based, self-guided training programs for geographically distributed and multilingual teams • Enhance customer experience across the customer portal, making the experience smooth, agile, and rewarding. Redefining Results for Financial Services Institutions Over 75% of our financial services customers are large enterprises and Fortune 500 leaders who rely on Whatfix to accelerate transformation, drive adoption, and reduce risk at scale. Whatfix has empowered financial institutions to achieve as high as: • 84% reduction in onboarding and training time for digital and payment platforms • $1,000,000 in annual cost savings through improved compliance and self-service • 10X ROI from growth in loan processing and operational efficiency • 88% user self-sufficiency, resulting in a • 45–60% reduction in support queries and • 50% boost in user productivity Leading financial institutions are already seeing impact: Colleen Behnke, Learning and Performance Specialist at Sentry Insurance, says, “Although the Workday DAP by Whatfix has only been live for a few months, we’re achieving 94% user engagement and 91% self help search success. This accelerated proficiency ensures we capitalize faster on the great Workday attributes: employee engagement, streamlined people processes, and improved collaboration across the organization.” “We were evaluating other DAP vendors, but the engagement with Whatfix was unreal—we just hit it off,” said Hein Pieters, Head of Adviser Solutions at Old Mutual. “The willingness of the people at Whatfix to come together and make it work was a difference-maker.” “I’ve been in charge of Whatfix at my company for two years, and their customer service is unmatched,” said Michelle Warsing, Senior Instructional Designer at a leading U.S.-based financial services firm. “I appreciate the ease of use and the support we receive when implementing new applications.” Powering Vertical Growth with Strategy and GenAI In 2020, Whatfix launched its industry strategy with insurance, one of the most complex and regulated sectors. Over the next four years, the company achieved 80% year-over-year growth in new customer logos, reflecting strong and sustained demand. This momentum translated into a Net Revenue Retention (NRR) of 112% in 2025, underscoring consistent customer expansion and long-term value. Building on this success and rising enterprise demand across North America and EMEA, Whatfix expanded its financial services footprint to include banking, lending, and wealth management. In parallel, the company deepened its presence in the public sector, life sciences, and pharma industries, accelerating digital transformation at scale. Today, Whatfix is at the forefront of an industry-first go-to-market strategy, led by Vipul Gupta, Head of Revenue Operations and Industry Strategy. A long-time Whatfix leader, Vipul began his journey as Director of Digital Marketing and went on to lead global marketing. As a data-driven, tech-focused leader, he now drives the company’s global revenue operations and vertical strategy. To further support enterprise transformation, Whatfix recently introduced a suite of GenAI Agents designed to drive digital as well as AI adoption in the flow of work. The company’s market leadership continues to be validated by top-tier analyst recognitions across Gartner, Forrester, IDC, and Everest Group reports on DAP and Product Analytics. About Whatfix Whatfix is advancing the "userization" of application technology, by empowering companies to maximize the ROI of digital investments across the application lifecycle. Powered by GenAI, Whatfix’s product suite includes a digital adoption platform, simulated application environments for hands-on training, and no-code application analytics. Whatfix enables organizations to drive user productivity, ensure process compliance, and improve user experience of internal and customer-facing applications. With seven offices across the US, India, UK, Germany, Singapore, and Australia, Whatfix supports 700+ enterprises, including 80+ Fortune 500s like Shell, Schneider Electric, and UPS Supply Chain Solutions. Backed by investors such as Warburg Pincus, Softbank Vision Fund 2, Dragoneer, Peak XV Partners, Eight Roads, and Cisco Investments, software clicks with Whatfix. For more information, visit the Whatfix Solutions at Old Mutual.website. (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with Newsvoir and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.). PTI

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