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Government Amends Securities Contracts Rules to Revise Minimum Public Shareholding Norms

14 March 2026 at 09:21

Government notifies Securities Contracts (Regulation) Amendment Rules 2026, revising minimum public shareholding and IPO offer requirements for companies based on post-issue capital.

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Finance Ministry Reconstitutes Advisory Board Under Narcotic Drugs Law for One Year

14 March 2026 at 09:17

The Ministry of Finance has reconstituted the Advisory Board under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1988, appointing Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani as Chairman.

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Govt Raises Collateral-Free Farm Loan Limit to Rs 2 Lakh to Boost Agricultural Credit

12 March 2026 at 09:05

The government has introduced several measures to boost credit flow to the agriculture sector, including raising collateral-free farm loan limits to Rs 2 lakh, expanding Kisan Credit Card coverage and launching PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana.

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Finance Ministry Flags Economic Risks for India Amid Escalating West Asia Conflict

10 March 2026 at 06:58

Finance Ministry warns prolonged West Asia conflict may widen India's current account deficit, weaken the rupee and raise inflation due to rising oil and LNG prices.

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Himachal CM Flags Rising Budget Pressure, Seeks Restoration of Revenue Deficit Grant

06 March 2026 at 08:11

Himachal Pradesh warns of rising fiscal pressure after the Centre discontinues the Revenue Deficit Grant, with CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu urging FM Sitharaman to revise the Finance Commission formula and provide special financial support

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India's Real GDP Grows 7.6% in FY 2025-26 Under New Base Year Series Released by MoSPI

03 March 2026 at 07:19

Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) releases new GDP series with base year 2022-23, revising national accounts methodology. Real GDP growth for FY 2025-26 estimated at 7.6% with key sectoral and quarterly updates.

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Finance Ministry Notifies Aadhaar Authentication for CIBIL Credit Report Access

26 February 2026 at 09:20

The Finance Ministry has allowed TransUnion CIBIL to use Aadhaar authentication for credit report access. Aadhaar use is voluntary, and PAN, passport, voter ID and other documents remain valid alternatives.

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DGFT Extends Deadline for TRQ Applications Under Key FTAs for FY 2026-27

26 February 2026 at 08:40

DGFT extends TRQ application deadline to 15 March 2026 for FY 2026-27 under India-Sri Lanka FTA, India-Mercosur, and India-Mauritius CECPA, covering edible oils, spices, sugar, fish, apparel and beverages.

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Rs 590 Crore IDFC First Bank Fraud: Full Timeline, Govt Funds Recovery, Market Impact Explained

25 February 2026 at 08:54

IDFC First Bank faces scrutiny after a Rs 590 crore fraud linked to Haryana government accounts. Here's the timeline, investigation updates and market impact.

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FM Sitharaman Warns Banks: Mis-Selling Financial Products is an Offence, RBI to Tighten Rules

24 February 2026 at 08:58

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman warns banks that mis-selling financial products is an offence as the RBI prepares stricter guidelines to improve transparency, compliance and customer protection.

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