RBI removes key investment restrictions for FPIs in Government Securities under the General Route, merges investment limits, and expands the Fully Accessible Route (FAR) by including more G-Secs and Sovereign Green Bonds.
The Finance Ministry has amended the PMLA information-sharing notification to include the Directorate of Naval Intelligence among agencies eligible to receive information under Section 66 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002.
RBI has clarified that reports suggesting the sale of its gold reserves are incorrect. The central bank confirmed that its physical gold stock remains unchanged at 880.52 tonnes and urged the public to rely on official information.
The USTR has proposed additional tariffs on imports from India and 59 other economies under Section 301 proceedings. India remains engaged with the US while also working toward finalizing a bilateral trade framework agreement.
The Department of Financial Services has launched a Common Landing Portal for Unclaimed Financial Assets, providing a single platform for citizens to search unclaimed bank deposits, insurance claims, shares, dividends, and mutual funds.
Finance Ministry permits Groww Mutual Fund, ICICI Securities, Upstox and three other entities to perform Aadhaar authentication under the Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002.
The Ministry of Finance has issued a fresh notification appointing Ms. Varsha Chandra Sinha as Presiding Officer under the Actuaries Act, 2006. The amendment replaces the earlier entry notified in March 2026.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reviews progress of GIFT City, highlighting its role as India’s global financial hub with over 1,150 entities and USD 110 billion banking assets.
The Ministry of Finance has notified the Health Security & National Security Cess (Second Amendment) Rules, 2026, introducing key changes to Rule 35, including omission of sub-rule (3) and revised accounting approvals.
The Government of India has denied reports claiming temple gold will be monetised or used for strategic reserves. Officials called the rumours false and misleading.
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