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SEZ Rules Amended in 2026: IFSCA Empowered to Issue Form GA for IFSC Units in GIFT City

18 February 2026 at 07:09

The SEZ Rules, 2026 amend Rule 19, empowering IFSCA to issue Form GA for IFSC units in GIFT City. Here's what the new approval framework means.

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India's Currency in Circulation Hits Record Rs 40 Lakh Crore Despite UPI Surge

18 February 2026 at 07:09

SBI Research reports 11% YoY growth in currency in circulation to Rs 40 lakh crore despite booming UPI payments. GST notices may have influenced cash use.

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RBI Issues New Amendment Directions on Capital Market Exposure to Boost Banking Finance

17 February 2026 at 07:00

RBI has issued Amendment Directions on Capital Market Exposure, enabling acquisition financing, easing lending norms against market securities and strengthening risk management for banks to support capital market growth while ensuring financial stability.

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Govt Amends LIC General Rules, Allows Reappointment for Up to Four Years

29 January 2026 at 07:18

Government notifies LIC General (Amendment) Rules, 2026, allowing reappointment of LIC officials for a further term of up to four years. Amendment effective from January 27, 2026.

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EU-India Free Trade Agreement Concluded: Biggest Trade Deal Ever

28 January 2026 at 07:01

The EU and India have concluded a historic Free Trade Agreement, eliminating tariffs on 96.6% of EU exports, boosting trade, services access and sustainability cooperation.

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Finance Ministry Orders Dissolution of Old RRBs After State-Level Bank Mergers

17 January 2026 at 07:35

The Ministry of Finance has invoked Section 23D of the RRB Act to dissolve multiple Regional Rural Banks following their merger into consolidated state-sponsored entities.

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Special Deposit Scheme Interest Rate Fixed at 7.1% for Jan-March 2026

12 January 2026 at 07:01

The Ministry of Finance has announced the interest rate applicable to deposits under the Special Deposit Scheme for Non-Government Provident, Superannuation and Gratuity Funds for the last quarter of the current financial year.As per a notification i

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India's GDP Growth Projected at 7.4% in FY26

10 January 2026 at 07:05

India’s real GDP growth is estimated at 7.4% in FY26, led by strong services and manufacturing growth, even as nominal GDP falls short of budget targets.

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Year End Review 2025: Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs Highlights Key Legislative Milestones

07 January 2026 at 06:55

Year End Review 2025 of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs outlines key legislative achievements, parliamentary sessions, bills passed, reforms introduced and efforts to improve coordination and productivity in Parliament.

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