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March 23, 2026
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Rupee weakness deepens as crude prices, dollar strength and foreign outflows drive the currency to a record low.
The rupee weakened sharply against the US dollar, falling to a fresh record closing low after breaching the 94-per-dollar level for the first time. The decline was linked to rising global crude prices, sustained foreign fund outflows, a stronger US dollar, and a steep fall in domestic equity markets, with the local currency remaining under pressure throughout the trading session. Market participants noted that worsening global sentiment and geopolitical tensions were weighing on the rupee, while periodic intervention by the Reserve Bank was expected to provide support at lower levels.
March 23, 2026
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Director disqualification under the Companies Act stayed amid dispute over writ jurisdiction and NCLT control.
A division bench of the Kerala High Court stayed a single bench order that had disqualified the office-bearers and Board of Directors of SNDP Yogam for alleged non-compliance with statutory requirements under the Companies Act, 2013. The controversy concerned writ petitions alleging irregularities in the organisation's functioning and the contention that issues of directors' disqualification and company management fall within the jurisdiction of the National Company Law Tribunal. The bench had earlier directed maintenance of status quo pending a fresh list of directors before later issuing the stay.
March 23, 2026
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Corporate compliance reform bill aims to decriminalise minor offences, rationalise penalties, and ease business regulation.
The Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 proposes amendments to the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 and the Companies Act to facilitate ease of doing business, ease compliance burdens, rationalise penalties, decriminalise certain minor corporate offences, and convert several procedural lapses from criminal liability to monetary penalties. It also seeks to streamline regulatory processes, reduce litigation, and improve the corporate compliance framework for companies and LLPs, including one person companies, small companies, startups, and producer companies. The Bill was referred to a joint parliamentary committee for detailed examination and recommendations.
March 23, 2026
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Digital-first savings banking gains focus as AU Small Finance Bank expands a seamless, secure customer journey.
AU Small Finance Bank is strengthening its digital-first savings banking model by refining the customer journey across its Digital Savings Account portfolio. The enhanced ecosystem is designed to provide a seamless, intuitive, secure and mobile-first experience across multiple account segments, with simplified onboarding and clearer day-to-day account management. The approach also emphasizes guided decision-making, transparent communication on savings account essentials, faster access to core services through its mobile app, and an operating framework based on simplicity, accessibility and reliability.
March 23, 2026
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Rupee depreciation intensifies as crude prices, dollar strength and foreign outflows keep pressure on the currency.
The rupee weakened sharply in early trade and touched a record low against the US dollar amid elevated global crude prices, a strong dollar, foreign fund outflows and weakness in domestic equity markets. Market participants linked the depreciation to heightened dollar demand from oil imports and continued selling by foreign institutional investors. The Reserve Bank of India was reported to be active in the market at various levels, with expectations of possible intervention to curb further depreciation, while the dollar index remained firm and Brent crude continued to trade at elevated levels.
March 23, 2026
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Mutual credit guarantee for MSMEs expands eligibility, eases upfront costs, and adds stronger support for exporter units.
Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs has been modified to widen eligibility, reduce upfront burden, and extend guarantee support for credit used to purchase plant, machinery, and equipment. The revised terms include service sector MSMEs, a reduced machinery cost threshold, a 10-year guarantee tenure, and refundable upfront contribution requirements. Special provisions for exporter MSMEs prescribe eligibility conditions, a capped guaranteed loan amount, higher guarantee coverage, and a concessional guarantee fee structure.
March 23, 2026
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Credit guarantee support for microfinance lending boosts financing to NBFC-MFIs, with capped rates and differentiated coverage.
Credit guarantee support is introduced for lending to NBFC-MFIs and MFIs through the National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Limited to strengthen financing for on-lending to small borrowers within the Reserve Bank of India's microfinance definition. The scheme extends differentiated guarantee cover of 80% for small, 75% for medium and 70% for large NBFC-MFIs or MFIs, with a guarantee fee of 0.50% per annum and lending caps linked to EBLR or MCLR plus 2% per annum. The scheme remains valid until 30 June 2026 or until loans aggregating to Rs. 20,000 crore are guaranteed.
March 22, 2026
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Rural economy support and targeted welfare measures shape the Himachal Budget, with higher support prices and fiscal restraint steps.
The Budget for 2026-27 emphasised rural economy support, welfare-linked subsidies, and sector-specific price interventions. It proposed free electricity for identified poor families, monthly assistance for eligible women, housing support for poor households, higher support prices for crops, milk and fish, and reduced royalty on fish caught from reservoirs. The Budget also provided for forest-based livelihood measures, plantation-linked employment, eco-tourism development, and targeted support for shepherd communities, alongside temporary salary deferral measures to address fiscal stress.
March 21, 2026
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Discontinuation of Revenue Deficit Grant increases fiscal pressure; state enacts salary deferments and targeted welfare measures in budget.
The budget responds to discontinuation of the Revenue Deficit Grant by reducing overall expenditure and imposing temporary salary deferments for listed officeholders and senior officials for six months, while allocating funds to complete pending works. It shifts subsidies to targeted welfare-free electricity for identified low income households, monthly cash transfers to eligible women, housing for selected poor families-and specifies sectoral measures including increased procurement prices for milk, a minimum support price for fish with reduced royalty, formation of a Kisan Aayog and a Women's Tourism Fund, and allocations for eco tourism and forest plantation.
March 21, 2026
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Credit rating upgrade strengthens NBFC's access to capital and supports strategic funding and growth plans.
IBL Finance Limited, an RBI registered fintech NBFC, has been assigned a long term investment grade rating of BBB with a Stable outlook. The rating is supported by governance, risk management and compliance frameworks, a healthy net worth, comfortable gearing and an elevated CRAR, diversified debt resources and majority promoter commitment. The company's portfolio is largely secured lending to financial institutions with improving gross and net NPA ratios and rapid AUM and net worth growth; forward looking statements are qualified by standard risk disclaimers.
March 21, 2026
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Balancing speed and production-quality in AI 3D model generation enables rapid conversion of concepts into usable assets.
Tripo Studio unifies rapid text-to-3D and image-to-3D generation with production-grade post-processing-automatic segmentation, automated retopology balancing efficiency and detail, AI PBR texturing with selective refinement, and AI auto-rigging-while offering Smart Mesh for clean low-poly topology and H3.1 for high-density fidelity, and a DCC Bridge for direct export to major 3D tools, enabling faster conversion of concepts into production-ready assets.
March 21, 2026
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Restrictions recommendation on a socio cultural organization challenged as biased, prompting calls for contributor background checks.
A coalition of 275 retired judges, civil servants and armed forces officers criticised a USCIRF report recommending asset freezes and movement restrictions against the RSS as biased and "highly motivated," urged vetting of report contributors, and stressed that critiques must be grounded in verifiable evidence and contextual understanding rather than broad generalisations.
March 21, 2026
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Trade disruption: West Asia crisis halts rice exports, raising costs and threatening supply chains and small mill viability
The West Asia crisis has disrupted exports of Raisen basmati and Balaghat boiled non-basmati rice by raising freight rates and creating container shortages, causing port backlogs, delayed shipments, strained payment cycles and working capital, falling farmgate and rice prices, reduced paddy arrivals, and threatening small and medium millers despite regional product identification used in exports.
March 21, 2026
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National quality sprint to align MSMEs with global value chains through cluster programmes and industry led quality courses.
A national quality sprint was proposed to align MSMEs with global value chains through cluster based interventions targeting measurable operational improvements within 12 months. IFQM paired this agenda with industry led, actionable mechanisms: cluster development, a Quality Excellence Prize with a multi stage assessment, a Leadership Development Course, a Zero Defect Manufacturing course, and an Excellence in Manufacturing Engineering course to build capacity, benchmark quality systems, and enable export competitiveness.
March 21, 2026
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Multimodal connectivity advances: projects evaluated to align infrastructure with integrated PM GatiShakti goals, boosting logistics efficiency.
The Network Planning Group reviewed six projects under PM GatiShakti standards-two rail (Arakkonam-Chengalpattu doubling; Whitefield-Bangarpet quadrupling), two metro (Mumbai Metro Line 11; Pune Metro Line 4 extensions), and two highways (Badnawar-Petlawad four laning; Fotu La Tunnel)-to ensure integrated multimodal infrastructure, last mile connectivity, passenger freight separation, and enhanced logistics efficiency, with anticipated outcomes of reduced congestion, improved punctuality and safety, lower transport costs, and socioeconomic benefits for project catchments.
March 21, 2026
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Environment audit designated agency role assigned: NPC to manage auditor certification, registration and capacity building under new rules.
The Government designated the National Productivity Council as the Environment Audit Designated Agency under the Environment Audit Rules, 2025, assigning NPC responsibility to develop eligibility and screening criteria, conduct examinations and certification for Certified Environmental Auditors, specify registration criteria for Registered Environmental Auditors, maintain an online public register, and manage renewal, suspension, withdrawal or cancellation processes, monitoring and disciplinary measures, alongside establishing digital systems and capacity building programmes to administer the national environmental audit framework.
March 20, 2026
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Currency depreciation driven by persistent foreign outflows and rising oil prices, heightening reserve pressure and inflation risks.
Rupee depreciation accelerated due to persistent foreign portfolio outflows and surging crude oil prices, intensifying exchange rate pressure and inflationary risk. Geopolitical tensions disrupting energy supplies were cited as a key driver, while heavy foreign equity selling and a notable decline in foreign exchange reserves reinforced market stress and reserve management challenges for monetary authorities.
March 20, 2026
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Tender irregularities monitored by a dedicated EOU team investigating collusion, portal manipulation and related financial offences.
A specialised EOU team has been formed to monitor and investigate tender irregularities across government departments, targeting collusion, manipulation of departmental portals and bypassing of procurement safeguards, with particular attention to illegal mining schemes involving departmental officials. Concurrently, the EOU has advanced financial crime probes including an examination paper leak, an investigation into disproportionate assets with cross border property evidence, PMLA referrals to the enforcement agency for asset confiscation review, and inquiries into GST evasion and fraud in cooperatives, banks and post offices.
March 20, 2026
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Tax simplification: streamline compliance for honest taxpayers while using technology to detect willful evasion and reduce litigation.
Finance Minister directs tax authorities to make compliance easy for honest taxpayers while using technology to detect willful evasion under the streamlined Income Tax Act, 2025; calls for local-language awareness campaigns and administrative steps to reduce litigation by clarifying and consolidating statutory provisions.
March 20, 2026
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Aadhaar biometric updates strengthen identity verification; coordination and cybersecurity measures expand digital access safeguards nationwide
UIDAI commended Andaman and Nicobar for strong implementation of Aadhaar biometric updates and adult enrolment verification, while noting terrain and connectivity challenges that require coordination with local administration. UIDAI emphasised the Aadhaar mobile application for remote identity management and a cybersecurity bug bounty programme engaging vetted ethical hackers to secure public-facing applications, and urged timely biometric updates for children to prevent authentication problems in examinations and welfare schemes.

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Federal Bank Strengthens Focus on Wealth Management Business

March 9, 2026

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Federal Bank launches wealth platform, inaugurates dedicated wealth hub, and restructures arrangement with Equirus. Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – Business Wire India Federal Bank announced the launch of its wealth management platform ‘Fed Wealth’ and the inauguration of its first Wealth Hub, marking the next phase of the Bank’s strategic expansion in the wealth management business. Building on the trust developed over the legacy of more than 90 years, the Bank continues its customer centric focus and will provide in depth market research and a wide range of products aligned with customer risk profiles. A curated suite of investment solutions will include fixed income, equities, mutual funds, alternatives and opportunities through GIFT City. The Bank will establish dedicated Wealth Hubs across key locations. These specialised centres will provide clients with a private, premium environment to engage with relationship managers and portfolio counsellors, review investment strategies, and access research insights across asset classes through both in-person and virtual consultations. As part of this strategic expansion, and to align with the Bank’s evolving product and service architecture for affluent and UHNI clients, the existing arrangement between Federal Bank and Equirus Capital Private Limited (“Equirus”) for wealth management services will be restructured. Customers who currently avail wealth management services through the existing arrangement with Equirus will continue to do so without disruption under the current framework. The wealth management business will be led by Virendra Somwanshi, who brings extensive experience in building and scaling wealth management franchises within the banking sector. Federal Bank continues to hold 8.69% percent stake in Equirus. The Bank and Equirus will continue to collaborate to fulfil the investment needs of UHNI category customers by offering select products and services from the Equirus wealth management suite. K V S Manian, MD & CEO, Federal Bank, said, “The Equirus partnership enabled the Bank to establish a strong foundation in the wealth management business. In the next phase of growth, we would like to invest more and create our own franchise in this space. We value our association with Equirus and look forward to continued collaboration in areas of mutual strength”. Mr. Ajay Garg, MD Equirus Capital, said, “As envisaged in the partnership, we had entered into the wealth management business 7 years ago and have been able to establish ourselves as one of the top 10 players in the wealth management business with presence across 23 cities. Federal Bank has been a valued partner and we are keen to support their desire to broaden their wealth presence and working closely with them on technology and business build out to facilitate the same." About Federal Bank Federal Bank (NSE: FEDERALBNK) is one of India’s leading private sector banks, with a legacy spanning nine decades and a clear focus on long-term value creation. As of 31 December 2025, the Bank’s total business mix (deposits and advances) stood at INR 5.53 lakh crore. With a strong nationwide presence of over 1,600 banking outlets complemented by robust digital capabilities, Federal Bank serves millions of customers through an integrated physical and digital network. The Bank maintains an international connect through its Representative Offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, which serve as key touchpoints for Non-Resident Indian customers in the UAE. It also operates an IFSC Banking Unit (IBU) at GIFT City, becoming part of India’s evolving global financial ecosystem. Anchored in its core values of trust, prudence, and customer centricity, Federal Bank continues to evolve through disciplined execution and a clear, contemporary approach to banking. About Equirus Capital Equirus Group is a leading full-service financial services firm specializing in investment banking, institutional securities, wealth and asset management, HNI broking, NBFC, and insurance solutions. With a “client always first” approach and a proven track record of delivering value creation, Equirus has built impeccable credentials across domains and sectors. Equirus has completed more than 325+ transactions across M&A, PE, IPOs, QIPs, Rights Issues, and Structured Finance, raising USD 15 billion in the process across sectors over the last 18 years, and has created a differentiation for itself through its ability to structure and deliver transactions in line with the client’s requirements. To View the Images, Click on the Link Below: Launch of FedWealth, Federal Bank's Wealth Management platform in the presence of KVS Manian, MD & CEO, Federal Bank, Vidya Balan, Brand Ambassador, Venkatraman V, Executive Director, Virat Diwanji, National Head - Consumer banking, Virendra Somwanshi, EV Logo of FedWealth, Federal Bank's Wealth Management Platform (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with Business Wire India and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.). PTI PWR

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