Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) Post Highest-Ever Net Profit of Rs. 10,177 Crore in FY 2025–26, show consistent improvement in other key financial param...
Investigation into alleged fund diversion faced scrutiny as agencies were required to disclose progress and decide on regular cases. Investigation into alleged dubious transactions and fund diversion involving Indiabulls Housing Finance Limited remained under scrutiny because investigating agencies did not provide an updated status or take a final decision on registration of regular cases. The Central Bureau of Investigation and Delhi Police Economic Offences Wing were required to file a comprehensive affidavit and status report. The allegations concern loans allegedly routed through corporate entities to promoter-linked companies, alongside inquiries involving financial, corporate-fraud and market-regulatory agencies.
MSME payment-delay reforms propose faster dispute resolution, enforceable settlement recovery, and invoice discounting to strengthen supplier liquidity. The proposed amendment strengthens delayed-payment dispute resolution for micro and small enterprise suppliers through prescribed adjudication timelines and possible interim payment of at least half the awarded amount where a setting-aside application remains pending beyond six months. Mediated settlements and arbitral awards may be recovered as arrears of land revenue and are proposed to be legally enforceable debts under the insolvency framework. Central public sector enterprises would be required to route MSME invoice settlements through the Trade Receivables Discounting System.
Regional rural bank oversight strengthens financial performance, technology adoption, diversified lending and financial inclusion in remote communities. Regional Rural Banks are regularly reviewed for financial performance, technology upgradation, MSME lending, loan diversification and financial inclusion in rural and remote areas. Their financial health improved over recent years, with growth in deposits, loans, credit-deposit ratio, net worth and capital adequacy, alongside improved asset-quality indicators. Financial-inclusion targets for bank-account access, micro-credit, insurance and pension schemes are set and periodically monitored to extend formal financial services.
Emergency credit guarantee support addresses business liquidity mismatches while public sector banks report stronger asset quality and sectoral lending growth. Public sector banks reported improved balance-sheet health, rising business and lending, higher profits, stronger capital adequacy, and lower gross non-performing assets through FY 2025-26. Credit expanded across retail, agriculture, MSME, and infrastructure segments. Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme 5.0 provides guarantee coverage to member lending institutions for eligible additional credit facilities addressing short-term liquidity mismatches, with full coverage for MSMEs and differentiated coverage for non-MSMEs and scheduled passenger airlines. Airline assistance is linked to peak credit outstanding and may require proportionate promoter or owner equity contribution above the applicable threshold.
Toy quality regulation and export support strengthen domestic manufacturing, safety compliance, market access, and competitiveness in the Indian toy sector. Toy-sector measures combine quality regulation, import-duty changes, domestic manufacturing support, export facilitation, and promotional initiatives. The National Action Plan for Toys covers toy design, learning-oriented toys, quality monitoring, restrictions on unsafe imports, indigenous clusters, and domestic production. A Quality Control Order and BIS licensing framework support compliance with toy-safety standards. Cluster assistance, startup recognition, export-duty remission support, and zero-duty market access under specified trade agreements seek to strengthen competitiveness, while stated measures are associated with improved quality conformity, lower imports, and increased exports.
Preferential market access under free trade agreements supports export diversification, labour-intensive sectors, and exporter use of tariff concessions. India's FTA framework is used to promote preferential tariff utilisation, export diversification and expanded market access. The Government monitors recently operationalised agreements through Certificates of Origin and partner-country trade data. Agreements with the UAE, Australia, Mauritius, Oman and EFTA are associated with increased product-line coverage, tariff preference utilisation and export opportunities. Labour-intensive sectors receive priority through preferential access, while calibrated tariff liberalisation and transition arrangements seek to protect sensitive domestic sectors. Trade e-Connect and the Trade Intelligence and Analytics Portal support exporters with market intelligence, rules of origin guidance, trade data and export-performance monitoring.
Preferential Market Access under free trade agreements supports export diversification, labour-intensive sectors, tariff utilisation and data-driven trade facilitation. Preferential tariff utilisation under recently operationalised trade agreements is monitored through Certificates of Origin and partner-country trade data. Increased certificate issuance and expansion in exported HS-level tariff lines are treated as indicators of export diversification and market penetration. Labour-intensive sectors receive improved market-access opportunities under FTAs, while calibrated tariff liberalisation and transition arrangements preserve policy space for sensitive domestic sectors. Trade e-Connect and the Trade Intelligence and Analytics Portal provide exporters and policymakers with market intelligence, Rules of Origin guidance, FTA advisory services and trade-performance analytics.
Sports-quota government recruitment recognised medal-winning student-athletes for public employment across defence, policing, railways and other government institutions. Sports-quota recruitment enabled medal-winning student-athletes to obtain government employment on the basis of sporting performances at state, national and international levels. Appointments covered armed forces, central armed police and paramilitary organisations, railways, police, the Income Tax Department, a public-sector bank, sports departments and other government institutions. The described sports framework provides scholarships, coaching, infrastructure, dietary support, travel, accommodation, equipment and selection-oriented physical, mental and personality-development training.
Sugar stock controls require dealers to limit inventory duration and quantity, declare holdings, and curb speculative buying. Sugar dealers may not retain stock beyond thirty days from receipt or hold sugar above 4,000 quintals at any time or place. Government-account stocks and authorised Public Distribution System stocks are excluded. State Governments and Union territory administrations may prescribe limits only within the national ceiling and holding period. Dealers must declare and regularly update stock positions on the designated portal. The temporary restrictions are intended to maintain domestic availability, discourage speculative buying and contain sugar prices.
Credit Profile Management requires timely repayments, controlled utilisation, selective borrowing and prompt correction of credit-report inaccuracies. A healthy credit profile depends on timely repayment of EMIs and credit-card dues, controlled credit utilisation and selective applications for new credit. Missed payments, sustained high utilisation and multiple hard enquiries may affect credit health and lender assessment. Individuals should periodically review credit reports for inaccurate personal details, closed loans recorded as active, missing repayment updates, duplicate loan entries or incorrect payment status, and promptly seek correction of discrepancies. Regular monitoring of credit score, repayment history, active accounts and enquiries supports informed credit-management decisions.
Gold loan repayment structures require borrowers to weigh EMI interest savings against bullet repayment cash-flow flexibility and maturity obligations. Gold loans may be repaid through EMIs, which reduce principal and interest through periodic instalments, or through Bullet Repayment, which defers principal and accrued interest until maturity. The stated framework imposes tiered loan-to-value limits and caps consumption-purpose bullet loans at 12 months, with bullet-loan collateral assessment including projected interest. EMI repayment may reduce overall interest cost for borrowers with predictable income, while bullet repayment may preserve cash flow for borrowers expecting a defined future inflow. Borrowers should compare costs and review the Key Fact Statement before choosing a structure.
Illicit trade prevention requires coordinated intelligence sharing, risk-based shipment controls and public-private cooperation to protect supply-chain integrity. Illicit trade prevention requires coordinated regional action through institutional intelligence-sharing, joint enforcement, regulatory alignment and public-private engagement. Proposed measures include risk-based pre-export assurance, shipment controls, digital customs tools and common principles adaptable to sector-specific risks. India is identified as a dialogue partner that can support secure regional trade through enforcement cooperation, intelligence exchange and risk-based governance. Analytical research, market intelligence, product-identification awareness and voluntary track-and-trace initiatives may assist in addressing illicit tobacco trade and strengthening lawful trade integrity.
Toy-sector competitiveness is advanced through a task force and playbook focused on manufacturing, innovation, quality compliance and exports. Toy-sector competitiveness is proposed to be advanced through a dedicated task force and a playbook addressing manufacturing ecosystems, value chains, standards and compliance, skills, innovation, intellectual property and exports. The task force is intended to strengthen manufacturing capability, resolve value-chain bottlenecks, enable design and innovation, develop employment and skills, improve ease of doing business and support global value-chain integration. The roadmap emphasises domestic production, quality standards, localisation, branding, cluster development and support for MSMEs and startups.
Examination-paper leakage allegations prompt arrest over arranging teacher recruitment candidates' access to leaked questions before the competitive examination. Alleged examination-paper leakage in the Public Service Commission teacher recruitment examination is under investigation by the state Economic Offences Unit. A doctor was arrested in connection with allegations that he participated in a conspiracy to leak the examination paper and arrange candidates' selection for payment. Investigators alleged that he arranged candidates who were taken to a hotel shortly before the examination and given access to the leaked question paper.
Fee-only investment advisory integrates household goals, insurance and mutual fund execution through personalised, incentive-independent financial planning. NYVO's fee-only platform integrates investments, goals, insurance and cash flows into a personalised household financial plan. Users may connect existing mutual fund holdings, assess their alignment with financial goals and execute mutual fund transactions on the platform. Recommendations are based on an in-house asset-allocation model and mutual fund rating engine, while the flat-fee structure and absence of product-linked remuneration are intended to preserve independence from sales incentives. The platform uses read-only access under the RBI Account Aggregator framework.
Solar wafer and ingot manufacturing expansion in Odisha advances subject to environmental, water and other regulatory approvals. A solar wafer and ingot plant is proposed on acquired special economic zone land in Odisha, subject to arrangements for environmental clearances, water and other approvals. Work is expected to commence in October, with operations targeted for January 2028. The facility is intended to support solar manufacturing capacity and may address export opportunities arising from European renewable-energy market access for non-Chinese supply chains.
Homebuyer enforcement measures require developer compliance with deposit, project completion, and disclosure of pending cases. Homebuyer enforcement proceedings required the developer and its directors to disclose the status of pending purchaser cases and complete outstanding work in the booked dwelling unit by the specified deadline. Earlier directions required deposit of the recoverable amount with annual interest and warned of coercive consequences for non-compliance. Protective measures included freezing bank accounts, issuing bailable warrants, and preventing creation of third-party rights or transfer of possession. Insolvency proceedings were stated not to impede enforcement of directions concerning the homebuyers' claims.
RBI direction compliance prompted internal disciplinary action over deposit mobilisation and marketing-expenditure payments, with the matter referred to RBI. HDFC Bank's board addressed potential divergence from applicable RBI Directions concerning deposits mobilised from the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation and related marketing-expenditure payments. Based on recommendations of a Special Disciplinary Committee of Independent Directors, it treated the conduct as business overreach rather than mala fide conduct, personal enrichment, or improper motive. Monetary penalties and warning letters were issued to relevant employees, and the board directed communication of the matter to the Reserve Bank of India.
Precious-metal market pricing rebounds as easing inflation concerns, global bullion strength and lower yields support gold and silver. Precious-metal prices rebounded in the domestic market, supported by stronger global bullion trends, lower crude-oil prices, easing inflation concerns, a weaker US dollar and lower Treasury bond yields. Domestic gold gains were limited by rupee appreciation. Further bullion-price movement was linked to geopolitical developments, inflation and GDP data, US economic indicators, and monetary-policy decisions by major central banks.
Consumer financing eligibility supports instalment purchases of washing machines through partner stores, requiring in-person application and approval. Consumer financing for Panasonic washing-machine purchases is available through Bajaj Finance partner stores under an Easy EMI Loan or Insta EMI Card, subject to eligibility and available credit limits. Repayment is offered through instalments over specified tenures, with zero down payment available on select models. Buyers must be physically present at a partner store to apply. The process includes comparing models, verifying pre-approved eligibility through mobile-number and OTP verification, evaluating the product in store, selecting an EMI plan, and completing the transaction after approval.
The total import of sensitive items for the period April-February 09 has been Rs.43000.8 crore as compared to Rs.32953.9 crore during the corresponding period of last year thereby showing an increase of 30.5%. The gross import of all commodities during same period of current year was Rs.1223213 crore as compared to Rs.917179 crore during the same period of last year. Thus import of sensitive items constitutes 3.6% and 3.5% of the gross imports during last year and current year respectively.
Imports of spices and food grains have shown a decline at broad group level during the period. Imports of all other items viz. edible oil, fruits & vegetables (including nuts), automobiles, cotton & silk, products of SSI, rubber, alcoholic beverages, marble & granite, tea & coffee and milk & milk products have shown increase during the period under reference.
In the edible oil segment, the import has increased from Rs.10216.81 crore last year to Rs.14542.29 crore for the corresponding period of this year. The imports of both crude edible oil as well as refined oil have gone up by 30.6% and 126.5% respectively. The increase in edible oil import is mainly due to substantial increase in import of crude palm oil and its fractions.
Imports of sensitive items from Indonesia, China P RP, Korea RP, Japan, Myanmar, Malaysia, United States of America, Germany, Thailand, Brazil, Cote D' Ivoire, Tanzania, Italy, Czech Republic, Australia, Ukraine, Guinea Bissau, United Kingdom etc. have gone up while those from Canada, Argentina etc. have shown a decrease.
Import of sensitive items records year-on-year increase, driven mainly by surge in edible oil and crude palm oil.
Import values of sensitive items for April-February 2009 increased about thirty percent year-on-year and remained a small share of total imports. Spices and food grains declined while most other sensitive categories rose. Edible oil imports-both crude and refined-grew markedly, with the rise chiefly driven by increased imports of crude palm oil and its fractions. Country-specific flows were mixed, with increases from a number of trading partners and declines from others.
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