Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the government and the Reserve Bank of India are working together on a framework to build “world-class, large banks” from India. Speaking at the SBI Banking and Economy Conclave in Mumbai, she said discussions have…
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LIC is banking on a strong second half comeback, buoyed by the GST exemption on individual life insurance and rising customer demand. The insurer said growth momentum has already picked up in October after a muted first half, with the…
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“Don’t be tantalized by just technology. There are people out there, connect with them,” Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told public sector banks, as she asks for HR reforms to strengthen local language connect, simplify paperwork, and restore the personal touch…
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India and New Zealand are nearing a free trade agreement. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal expressed optimism about finalizing the pact soon. Both nations are addressing critical issues and respecting each other’s sensitivities. The agreement aims to boost bilateral trade significantly,…
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Former G-20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant criticized India’s high regulatory compliance burden, attributing it to a lingering “socialist mindset.” He urged for a shift from controlled to enabled regulation, emphasizing the need to unshackle enterprises and foster innovation and job creation…
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App-based workers in India are demanding immediate social security benefits. The Indian Federation of App-based Transport Workers has written to the Union Labour Minister. They want the Code on Social Security, 2020 to be implemented. Over two crore workers lack…
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