Why biofortified crops could shape the next phase of Indian agriculture
Biofortified crops shift India from calorie to nutrition security, enriching staples naturally and benefiting farmers, brands, and public health.
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Why India needs a decentralised cold chain
Decentralized, pay-per-use cooling with thermal storage bridges farm-to-market gaps, reducing losses and expanding access in India’s cold chain.
PFRDA brings NPS Tatkal to PhonePe and BHIM: How to open an NPS account online in 3 simple steps?
PFRDA has made the NPS Tatkal facility available on PhonePe and BHIM, allowing eligible users to open a National Pension System account in three steps. Here is how the digital registration process works, the minimum contribution and what investors should know.
RBI tightens forex derivatives framework to ensure orderly functioning of market
RBI tightens fx derivatives rules with a 20% cash FERR for large trades and opens a daily USD window for three PSUs.
Reserve Bank of India takes steps to support rupee, opens dollar window for oil companies
India’s central bank announced measures to ease pressure on the rupee, including supplying dollars directly to three state-run oil companies and tightening rules on currency derivatives. The steps aim to reduce foreign-exchange market demand and volatility as the rupee trades near its record low.
Personal loan rates October 2026: Check EMI and processing fees across 22 lenders
Personal loan interest rates in October 2026 range from 8.90% to 30.50% across 22 lenders. Compare personal loan EMIs, interest rates and processing fees for a ₹5 lakh, five-year loan before choosing a lender and assessing your repayment capacity.
RBI rate hike impact: Shriram Finance increases FD rates up to 7.85% effective October 11
Revised rates to take effect from October 11; 24–35 months and 15 months digital fixed deposits to earn 7.5%.
GST Council bets on faster refunds, lower penalties to ease business burden
The 57th GST Council meeting has introduced measures to simplify compliance and expedite refunds for businesses. Recommendations include increasing the prosecution threshold and reducing penalties for non-compliance. The proposed framework features faster acknowledgement timelines for claims and pro…
IRDAI may roll out insurance commission caps from January, overhaul distribution rules
India's insurance regulator is planning significant reforms to the insurance distribution system, aiming for implementation soon. Proposed changes include capping commissions for brokers and reducing management expenses over time. These measures could substantially impact insurance-linked stocks and…
GST 2.0 makes it less taxing as govt scrap arrest powers, raise prosecution threshold to Rs 5 crore in maj
The GST Council recently approved substantial reforms to simplify the indirect tax structure and improve compliance. These changes include raising prosecution thresholds and decriminalising several offences, signifying a major shift in GST law. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman outlined plans for…
GST reforms: 16 lakh small businesses may get annual return option, easier e-commerce selling
More than 16 lakh small businesses with turnover up to Rs 5 crore could benefit from a simplified GST compliance regime, under which they would pay tax quarterly but file one return annually. The overhaul also rationalises penalties, waives late fees and simplifies registration for eligible small e-…
M&M, Maruti Suzuki among 6 Sensex stocks that hit 52-week lows and slipped up to 12% in a month
On Thursday, the benchmark Sensex fell 1,045 points to close at 71,593. Amid the market decline, seven stocks from the BSE Sensex Index touched fresh 52-week lows, hitting their lowest price levels in the past year. A 52-week low refers to the lowest price at which a stock has traded over the past y…