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March 13, 2026
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Trade investigations drive continued India-US engagement on a bilateral trade pact amid parallel tariff measures and policy scrutiny.
India's commerce ministry has denied reports of a pause in bilateral talks with the United States, confirming continued engagement toward a mutually beneficial trade agreement. This diplomatic position arises as the US launches new Section 301 trade investigations into policies of several economies, including India, and implements broad tariff measures following a domestic court decision, creating the policy context for negotiations.
March 13, 2026
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Emergency fuel measures temporarily reintroduce kerosene and permit alternate fuels for hospitality to protect household cooking supplies.
India has introduced temporary emergency measures to manage an energy supply shock from disrupted Strait of Hormuz transit: additional kerosene allocations for households, temporary permission for hotels and restaurants to use biomass, RDF and coal, limited commercial LPG allocation, extended LPG refill intervals, expanded delivery authentication to curb hoarding, and a committee to assess genuine commercial demand, while sourcing cargoes from diverse suppliers and increasing domestic LPG output.
March 13, 2026
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Supplementary demands approval permits additional government expenditure while keeping the fiscal deficit within revised estimates.
Passage of the second batch of supplementary demands for grants authorises additional net cash expenditure for the current fiscal year by increasing gross authorised outlays while offsetting part of that increase through estimated additional receipts, yielding a stated net additional cash requirement. The government states the additional authorised spending will be managed within the fiscal deficit projected in the Revised Estimates and does not raise total expenditure above the original Budget Estimates.
March 13, 2026
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Economic Stabilisation Fund created to provide fiscal headroom and buffer for global shocks; supplementary spending approved.
An Economic Stabilisation Fund of one lakh crore is proposed as a contingency buffer to provide fiscal headroom and absorb unforeseen global shocks; its allocation is included in the second batch of supplementary demands for grants alongside additional spending on fertiliser subsidies, PMGKAY, defence and other heads. The Finance Minister affirmed that the fiscal deficit for 2025-26 will remain within the Revised Estimates and that the supplementary does not increase total expenditure beyond the Budget Estimates.
March 13, 2026
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Tariffs under trade statutes shift import costs to consumers, increasing household burdens and prompting broad trade investigations.
The administration is replacing invalidated emergency tariffs by pivoting to alternative statutory authorities to sustain tariff revenue, using short-duration emergency levies, broader trade-investigation powers to target unfair or excessive foreign production, and national-security based tariffs after Commerce inquiries. Procedural limits and legal challenges constrain some measures, while analysts and Democratic reports conclude tariff costs will be passed to consumers-through importer pass-through and higher domestic prices-so households will bear the economic burden.
March 13, 2026
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Energy strategy emphasizes infrastructure expansion and self reliance to mitigate war driven supply shocks and strengthen strategic reserves.
India's energy policy adopts a two pronged strategy of expanding domestic energy infrastructure and strengthening self reliance to reduce import dependence. Key operative elements include enlargement of strategic petroleum reserves, expansion of LNG terminals and pipeline networks, increased LPG, PNG and CNG penetration, rapid growth in renewable capacity and railway electrification, and demand substitution measures such as ethanol blending and bio gas. Concurrently, authorities are urged to monitor markets and take strict action against black marketing and misinformation to preserve supply chain integrity.
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Illicit manufacture of psychotropic drugs exposed, large-scale seizure and arrests disrupt organised production and supply networks.
Operation White Hammer uncovered an organised clandestine industrial facility manufacturing Alprazolam, a psychotropic substance under the NDPS Act, 1985, disguised as a chemical unit. Searches recovered a large commercial quantity of finished Alprazolam, extensive precursor chemicals and industrial-scale processing equipment, evidencing systematic production and distribution capabilities and supporting investigation of offences including manufacture and possession for supply.
March 13, 2026
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Regulatory engagement with NBFCs to coordinate interagency solutions and strengthen KYC and sector reforms.
Department of Financial Services convened NBFCs with RBI, Department of Revenue and UIDAI to discuss operational issues and pursue stakeholder consultation for practical solutions. The Secretary urged NBFCs to enhance financial robustness and serve underserved customers, proposed a workshop with UIDAI and NPCI on effective KYC, and requested SROs to design a reform framework to strengthen the sector and coordinate interagency responses.
March 12, 2026
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Tourist tax imposed on hotel stays linked to GST status, applying distinct rates for domestic and foreign travellers.
The Jharkhand City Tourist Tax Rules, 2025 impose a tourist levy on travellers staying in urban hotels, calculated on the total invoice value, with differentiated rate bands tied to a hotel's GST status and separate rates for domestic and foreign tourists, establishing a GST-linked municipal tax on hotel stays within urban areas.
March 12, 2026
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Budgetary transparency concerns allege fiscal mismanagement and contested tax attribution, challenging infrastructure and employment claims.
The article alleges financial and intellectual bankruptcy of the 2026-27 Karnataka Budget, criticizing it for substituting blame of the Central Government for substantive policy action, failing in revenue collection, and resorting to increased borrowing that allegedly burdens the state. It disputes asserted achievements-staffing, infrastructure, housing, and employment-due to lack of supporting details, and challenges the government's tax-attribution claims by noting corporate multi-state operations and central expenditures that complicate simple measures of fiscal return to the state.
March 12, 2026
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Director disqualification for persistent non filing bars reappointment and requires state action and regulatory penalties.
The court ruled that non filing of financial statements and annual returns for consecutive years triggered statutory disqualification under the Companies Act and barred reappointment, and that absence of valid Director Identification Numbers constituted an independent disqualification. It quashed the prior administrative finding that excused disqualification for certain years, directed the state to facilitate appointment of directors and immediate elections, and instructed the Inspector General of Registration to take action including statutory penalties; the court held that an amnesty scheme did not remove disqualification.
March 12, 2026
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Asset attachment under PMLA triggers provisional seizure of properties linked to alleged diversion of public funds.
Provisional attachment proceedings under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act were issued to seize multiple land parcels linked to RHFL and RCFL following searches and an investigation that alleges public funds raised by those companies were diverted into group entities through numerous shell entities, converting substantial lending into non-performing assets and prompting action based on a predicate FIR and bank complaints.
March 12, 2026
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Rural credit mobilisation expands refinance and direct lending to strengthen women-led enterprises and farmer producer organisations.
Launch of rural financing and support initiatives to strengthen women-led enterprises, FPOs and rural livelihoods through credit linkages, infrastructure support and value-addition units. The package combines refinance and direct lending channels, supplemented by Rural Infrastructure Development Fund allocations, and includes distribution of sanction letters and disbursements to JLGs and FPOs alongside credit outreach to banks, implementing agencies and beneficiaries.
March 12, 2026
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Inflation target band preserved as CPI edges higher due to food-led pressures, keeping rate policy pause plausible.
Retail inflation rose but remained within the central bank's inflation target band, driven mainly by food prices while core inflation stayed unchanged; analysts cautioned that geopolitical-driven crude price rises could transmit into CPI and support a near-term pause in policy easing. Data use the 2024 CPI base and show regional variation, compiled from urban and village price collection.
March 12, 2026
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Religious conversion allegations dismissed as the couple present identity documents and registered marriage to affirm consent and age.
Allegations that the marriage constituted love-jihad and involved religious conversion were denied by the parties, who stated both remained in their respective faiths and that the wedding was solemnised according to Hindu customs. The couple produced identity documents and a marriage certificate to support the assertion that the bride was an adult and that the marriage was registered, emphasising consent and denying reports of underage marriage.
March 12, 2026
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Sanctions debate intensifies as advocacy groups cite increased fossil fuel export revenues influencing calls for tougher measures.
Analysis showing Russia earned nearly USD 7 billion from fossil fuel exports during the Iran war and that daily export revenues averaged materially higher prompted a German nonprofit and research groups to urge tougher sanctions on those exports while another government considers easing restrictions.
March 12, 2026
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NBFC registration: RBI-registered gold-loan lender reports strong AUM growth and emphasizes disciplined underwriting and technology investments.
Finkurve Financial Services Limited (Arvog), an RBI-registered non-deposit-taking middle-layer NBFC, has expanded its secured lending business predominantly through gold loans and crossed a notable AUM milestone. Growth is attributed to disciplined underwriting, prudent loan-to-value norms, collateral-backed lending, a branch-led phygital network, technology-enabled loan servicing, and strategic partnerships, with continued emphasis on asset quality, capital prudence, governance, and sustainable expansion.
March 12, 2026
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Priority supply of domestic LPG sought to enforce export restrictions and secure household allocations amid supply disruption.
Six LPG distributors allege a supplier refused to reallocate LPG from export channels to the domestic market despite Ministry directions prioritising household supplies; they seek orders compelling the supplier to halt exports and increase domestic allocations, identifying the petroleum ministry as policy authority and the trade directorate as competent on export restrictions.
March 12, 2026
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FDI relaxation for land-border ownership reduces mandatory approval requirements, enabling limited bordering-country stakes to invest.
India amended its FDI rules to exempt from mandatory approval overseas firms incorporated outside land-bordering countries that have non-controlling beneficial owners from those countries below a specified threshold, while continuing mandatory approval for entities domiciled in bordering countries; sectoral caps and entry routes remain applicable and large-scale or controlling investments follow the previous approval process, with a limited fast-track approval available for certain sectors.
March 12, 2026
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Economic Stabilisation Fund seeks parliamentary approval as a fiscal reserve to shield the economy against future shocks.
The government has tabled a second batch of Supplementary Demands for Grants for 2025-26 requesting parliamentary approval to create an Economic Stabilisation Fund as a reserve for future shocks and to provide additional allocations for fertiliser and food subsidies and defence expenditure, with debate reflecting both support for fiscal preparedness and objections on transparency and social impact.

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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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