RBI Bulletin Signals Optimism with Fastest-Growing Major Economy Status Locked In
The RBI’s latest economic bulletin asserts the current landscape offers solid grounds for optimism,…
Month: January 2026
Budget 2026 Faces Global Stress Test with Calls for Domestic Resilience Measures
As Union Budget 2026 looms, experts frame it as a critical litmus test for…
India’s Economy Ascends with 8.2% Q3 Growth Exceeding Forecasts Amid Global Flux
India’s GDP surged 8.2% in the year to Q3 FY26, dramatically outpacing expectations and…
New Co-Lending Rules Mandate 20% Risk Retention for MSME Loan Partnerships
RBI’s updated co-lending framework effective January 2026 requires banks and NBFCs to retain at…
8th Pay Commission Takes Effect: Salary Hike and DA Boost for Govt Employees
The 8th Central Pay Commission activates from January 2026, revising pay structures for 50…
PM Kisan Crop Insurance Now Covers Wild Animal Damage with 72-Hour Reporting
The PM Kisan Crop Insurance Scheme has expanded coverage to include crop losses from…
PM-KISAN Introduces Mandatory Unique Farmer IDs for Seamless Benefit Transfers
Starting early 2026, the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme mandates unique Farmer…
Income Tax Budget Expectations Heat Up: Rs 1 Lakh Hike in Exemptions Sought
As Budget 2026 nears, taxpayers anticipate a Rs 1 lakh increase in basic exemption…
Saarathi Finance Bags ICRA ‘A-‘ Rating to Fuel MSME Lending Growth
Innovative MSME digital lender Saarathi Finance achieved a strong ‘A-‘ long-term rating with stable…
ET SME Make in India Summit Launches in Nashik with Key Policy Dialogues
The Economic Times Make in India SME Regional Summit commenced in Nashik on January…