ED Hyderabad arrests CA Sharad Chandra Toshniwal in the Rs 792 crore Falcon invoice discounting scam for allegedly laundering funds. Probe reveals fake investment scheme, diversion of money and concealment of illicit assets
The Online Gaming Bill 2025, tabled in Lok Sabha, proposes a ban on online money games while promoting e-sports, social and educational gaming. It also seeks to set up a national authority for regulation, innovation and player safety.
The Finance Ministry told Parliament there is no proposal to impose fees on UPI transactions, easing concerns after RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra's comments sparked speculation about charges on UPI transactions.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) mandates banks to communicate with customers in Hindi, English and the regional language, ensuring clarity and accessibility.
Government boosts MSME growth with enhanced credit schemes, SRI Fund, and SAMADHAAN portal; RBI's Unified Lending Interface promises faster, simpler loans for small businesses.
The Ministry of Finance has notified the appointment of Mr. Solomon Arokiaraj, Additional Secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs, as a Member of the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA).
The Government, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) have been taking up various initiatives to promote digital payment transactions.
RBI reports that RS 2000 banknotes in circulation have declined from Rs 3.56 lakh crore to Rs 6,017 crore as of July 31, 2025 marking a 98.31% return rate. Rs 2000 notes remain legal tender.
The Ministry of Finance has notified a 0.1% concessional government guarantee fee for NaBFID borrowings from multilateral and foreign institutions, boosting access to low-cost funds for infrastructure development.
Ministry of Finance, has strongly refuted media reports suggesting that it has instructed banks to close inactive accounts under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY).
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