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ADB revises India's FY26 growth forecast to 6.7% amid US tariff risks

Risks could 'potentially be mitigated' by trade agreement between India and the US, it says in April outlook

MCA considering an oversight body for lender committee functioning

"We are discussing whether an oversight committee is required. The discussions at this stage are being done internally at the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) level," the senior official said

Speeding up fast-track mergers: Govt proposes wider scope, action awaited

Company Law experts said listed companies were unable to take the benefit of the fast-track mechanism for mergers with a wholly owned subsidiary since approval of all shareholders was required

Govt may launch full-fledged version of PM Internship Scheme by Sept 2025

The pilot of the scheme was launched on October 3, 2024. The MCA will have to get the Cabinet's approval for the launch of the full scheme

CCI seeks evidence in complaint against quick-commerce companies

The AICPDF had filed a complaint with CCI on behalf of its President, Dhairyashil Patil against Blinkit, Zepto and Instamart last month

Govt's FY25 capital expenditure may surpass RE of Rs 10.18 trillion

To meet the RE would require a 44 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) increase in capex

MCA proposes wider scope for fast track M&As under present rules

MCA has proposed that unlisted cos which have reasonable debt exposure of less than Rs 50 cr and have not defaulted on repayment can go through the fast track mechanism under Sec 233 of Companies Act

CCI chief Ravneet Kaur given additional charge of NFRA chairperson

Kaur will serve as NFRA chairperson till the appointment of a regular incumbent or until further orders whichever is earliest, according to the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet

Raising money as important as managing debt: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

FM says, when it comes to finances of the country there can be no politics

M&A 2.0: Can a new mergers playbook simplify the dealmaking process?

The existing rulebook is strewn with regulatory roadblocks, making mergers and acquisitions, especially for smaller companies and listed entities a burdensome process

Capex not cut, states got Rs 1.46 trn special assistance in FY25: FM

Sitharaman said that state governments have requested for continuing the scheme and enhancing the outlay for the scheme from time to time. In FY25, a total of Rs 1,53,673 crore was earmarked for this

Tariff war clouds India's growth outlook, but fundamentals stay strong

However, economists say country's strong fundamentals, lower inflation hold hope

With eye on transformation, industry bets on 10-30% higher AI budget

Industry experts pointed out that there is a rising demand for professionals skilled in data science, machine learning, and AI systems development

We have been able to stabilise auditing as an institution: NFRA Chairperson

Pandey says audit firms have taken corrective steps following the regulator's inspections, which are among the pivots the organisation is working on

Cabinet approves 2% hike in dearness allowance of central govt employees

The combined impact on the exchequer on account of the increase in both Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief would be Rs 6,614.04 crore per annum

Govt faces leadership gaps across key financial regulatory bodies

The applicant should have a minimum of two years of residual service as on the date of vacancy

Centre's capex spending dropped 35% in February, shows CGA data

Capex spend of Rs 2 trillion needed in March to meet FY25 revised estimate

Govt announces borrowings of Rs 8 trillion in the first half of FY26

The gross market borrowing of ₹8 trillion will be completed through 26 weekly auctions

Uncertainty in trade policy, geopolitics risk to growth next year: FinMin

Estimates of agricultural production suggest positive outlook for food inflation

CCI likely to widen the ambit of probe into ad-media firms' cartel issue

Sources said that CCI's team - after going through all the evidence accumulated so far - is expected to widen its investigation