The year gone by was difficult for the Indian economy. GDP has been decelerating for six consecutive quarters. The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) showed
Cooperative banks will need RBI approval for CEO appointment – The Economic Times
In an attempt to strengthen its supervisory control over the Urban co-operative banks (UCBs) the Reserve Bank on Friday said that UCBs with deposit base
How health insurance has changed during the year 2019 – The Economic Times
Davinder Singh The insurance sector witnessed significant regulatory changes in 2019. These regulations are primarily to safeguard the policyholder’s interest and provide better insurance solutions.
NBFCs hope to come out of deep, dark tunnel in 2020 – The Economic Times
The crippled non-banking financial companies are hoping for better days in the New Year as they expect liquidity condition to improve on the back of
SIDBI launches outreach programme for strengthening MSME ecosystem in Haryana – The Economic Times
In the last two decades, the growth curve of the Indian economy has been largely controlled by its Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The
Tracing the trajectory of the evolving MSME sector: Here’s what they need from a reliable financial partner – The Economic Times
In the last two decades, the growth curve of the Indian economy has been largely controlled by its Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The
Lending to women entrepreneurs not same as men; this unique approach can help boost women-run ventures – The Financial Express
By Piyush Khaitan Credit and Finance for MSMEs: As a nation, India has continuously faced a challenge of equitably distributing the fruits of its growth
Small business sentiment remains low for third quarter amid macroeconomic environment – The Financial Express
Ease of Doing Business for MSMEs: The sentiment of micro and small enterprises (MSE) saw moderation for the third straight quarter (July-September) and lowest in
Slowdown set to worsen in 2020, but Budget may help turn the tide: CEO poll | Business Standard News
A majority of chief executive officers (CEOs) of Indian companies expect economic growth to slow down further in the new year, mainly due to slowing
What may lie ahead in 2020 | Business Standard Column
The BJP has lost five states since December 2018. Jharkhand and Maharashtra are the latest, suggesting the narrative on nationalism has diminishing electoral returns With
Note ban ghost comes to haunt jewellers as I-T dept passes recovery orders | Business Standard News
The income-tax (I-T) department has passed recovery orders against thousands of jewellers across the country on their cash deposits after demonetisation of high-value currency in
Mental health: Cause for concern | Deccan Herald
The findings of a study by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on the state of mental health in the country should cause serious
Infertility is rising in India’s populace | Deccan Herald
Infertility, over recent years, has emerged as one of the most common health issues that many young couples have been facing. Sedentary lifestyles with minimum
Telcos may not get GST input tax credit refund: Report | Deccan Herald
Telecom companies may not get input tax credit refund worth Rs 36,000 crore under the Goods and Services Tax (GST), told the Deputy Chief Minister
MSME sector poised for mega transformation in 2020 | Deccan Herald
India’s MSME sector is poised for a mega transformation in 2020, with the launch of an Alibaba-like e-marketplace, trendy yet affordable khadi products to appeal
‘IGST refunds worth Rs 1.12 lakh cr paid to exporters’ | Deccan Herald
The revenue department on Monday said that IGST worth over Rs 1.12 lakh crore has been refunded to exporters and only Rs 3,604 crore is
PMC Bank: RBI proposes cap on single party exposure for UCBs, also hike priority sector lending threshold – The Economic Times
Mumbai: Call it the PMC effect. Reserve Bank is working towards capping exposure limits for UCBs for a single borrower/party and a group of connected
DHFL: Resolution professional discusses plan with lenders – The Economic Times
The Reserve Bank-appointed administrator Monday met committee of creditors (CoC) of Dewan Housing Finance (DHFLNSE 4.83 %) and discussed about the resolution plan for the
What is GST sans tax credit refund?–Economic Times
Bihar’s Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi says the GST Council will reject the requests by telcos for refund of input tax credit of Rs
The Code on Wages, 2019: Understanding the key changes to wages, remuneration and bonus – The Economic Times
By Saraswathi Kasturirangan, Tarun Garg and Shubham Goel The consolidation, rationalisation and simplification of labour related regulations is on track with the Code on Wages,