Regulation

How creditworthy are you? CIBIL to release annual credit score for free, says RBI Chief

Most Indians are unaware of such a rating and are also unmindful of any discrepancies, if existing, in their reports

Jul 23, 2016

800 Indian exporters suspected of hoarding black money overseas

Nearly Rs. 100 crore in export earnings have been hoarded abroad by each of these exporters.

Jul 22, 2016

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RBI panel to assess opportunities, risks from new-age fintech services

The panel will review the scope of technological platforms, their disrupting innovations, market penetration and consumer experiences on adopting these fintech.

Jul 14, 2016

Flyers from India can now buy duty-free goods up to Rs. 25,000

The move comes after request by travellers to increase the limit on purchase of goods at airports.

Jul 11, 2016

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RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan's problems with Modi Govt started in March 2015

The Modi government's response to RBI chief Raghuram Rajan's demands were not going down well for quite some time.

Jun 20, 2016

Govt may grant retrospective green clearance to non-compliant projects; seeks public response

The proposal seeks to grant retrospective green clearance if developers compensate for environmental damages caused so far.

Jun 18, 2016

NRIs can now open NPS account online using eNPS platform

As old age income security, NPS can provide a long term solution to most Indian expatriates who plan to return to the country in future.

Jun 17, 2016

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Panel to recommend a RBI chief; Govt to apply discretion

The appointment of the Reserve Bank of India governor will follow a panel's recommendation, though government can apply its discretion.

Jun 11, 2016

Tamil Nadu allows IT employees to form trade unions

The state government also stated that the IT industry is subject to inspection from the labour department like all other industries.

Jun 9, 2016

RBI calls for preventive action in banks against cyber threats

The RBI's new frameworks mandate banks to form cyber security policies to assess, monitor, control and prevent vulnerabilities.

Jun 3, 2016

TRAI seeks power to penalise errant telcos

The telecom regulator warned telecom operators for their continuing poor performances and asked to further decrease drop rates.

Jun 2, 2016

Telcos using new technology to artificially connect calls, mask call drops

Telecom operators are using a radio-link technology to show a call as connected even as the network connection is lost.

May 29, 2016

Antibiotics, abortion pills and gastritis medicines become cheaper in India

The drug price regulator has cut the prices of 108 essential medicines over the last one month.

May 27, 2016

India's first IPR Policy approved by the cabinet

The policy highlights the criticality that IPRs have attained globally, and attempts to push the trend in India's innovation landscape.

May 13, 2016

Two pharma firms challenge govt's decision on drug price revision in Delhi High Court

Since March, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority has brought more than 800 essential drugs under price control.