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...
State governance reforms expand housing relief, local audits, MSME support, property records, welfare measures and clean-vehicle tax incentives. The reforms provide concessional stamp duty and registration charges for eligible Economically Weaker Section housing beneficiaries, a statutory local-audit framework, and incentives for MSMEs and exports. They also establish rules for ownership records in Lal Dora areas and introduce a formula-based urban property-tax assessment framework with exemptions. Welfare measures cover compensation for specified unnatural custodial deaths, ex-Agniveer reservation, and compassionate appointments. Motor-vehicle tax measures provide a rebate for qualifying vehicles registered in women's names and exemptions for new electric vehicles.
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.
Government has put in place a liberal and investor-friendly policy on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) under which FDI up to 100% is permitted on the automatic route in most sectors / activities. The policy on FDI is reviewed on a continuing basis through inter-ministerial consultations, with due consideration of relevant issues raised by various stakeholders. During February 2009, Government had issued guidelines on the subjects of calculation of total foreign investment i.e. direct and indirect foreign investment in Indian companies, transfer of ownership or control of Indian companies in sectors with caps from resident Indian citizens to non-resident entities and clarificatory guidelines on downstream investment by Indian Companies through Press Notes 2, 3 and 4 of 2009 respectively. The Department of Economic Affairs had requested Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion for examination of certain issues relating to these Press Notes including, inter-alia, certain issues mentioned by Reserve Bank of India, to which Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion had responded. The Policy on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is incorporated in the Foreign Exchange Management (Transfer or Issue of Security by a Person Resident Outside India) Regulations, 2000, notified under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999. Section 13 of the Act provides for imposition of penalty, after adjudication, for contravention of the provisions of the Act or Rules / Regulations.
This information was given by Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia, Minister of State for Commerce & Industry, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Foreign direct investment rules liberalised allowing broad automatic entry; regulatory clarifications and penalties under FEMA apply.
FDI policy permits up to full foreign ownership on the automatic route in most sectors, supported by February 2009 Press Notes clarifying calculation of total foreign investment, transfers of ownership or control in capped sectors, and downstream investment by Indian companies. The Department of Economic Affairs requested further examination from the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion on issues including those raised by the Reserve Bank of India. The FDI framework is implemented through the Foreign Exchange Management Regulations, 2000 under FEMA, 1999, and contraventions are subject to penalty after adjudication.
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