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Trump's H-1B visa fee hike poses risk to India's remittances, rupee

The potential dent in remittances could put further pressure on the rupee, which has already been among Asia's worst performers

RBI considers allowing lenders to lock borrowers' phone after loan default

Adequate safeguards key for customer protection

Fintechs set for change as norms for debt collection practices are updated

Stricter collection protocols mean you can't push credit as in the past (its return leg has to be taken into account); business models may have to be tweaked even as fintech funding heads southwards

Govt may raise interest subvention cap beyond ₹26 cr to promote muni bonds

The interest subvention is provided to municipal bodies under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) to make such municipal bonds or muni bonds more attractive

States' salary, pension, interest expenses rise 2.5 times since FY14: CAG

Salaries, pensions, and interest payments on public debt and liabilities are treated as 'committed expenditure'

Desist from spending on festival gifts, Finance Ministry tells CPSEs

The Finance Ministry has asked CPSEs to discontinue the practice of spending on Diwali and festive gifts to ensure judicious utilisation of public resources and fiscal discipline

PFRDA in talks with Sebi to allow pension funds in commodity derivatives

PFRDA chairman S Ramann said discussions with Sebi are underway to allow pension funds to trade in select commodity derivatives, with metals likely to be prioritised

Sebi, RBI in talks to introduce corporate bond index derivatives

Sebi is in talks with RBI to roll out corporate bond index derivatives as part of efforts to expand India's debt market and boost retail and foreign investor participation

RBI pushes banks to slash retail charges, putting billions in fees at risk

In recent weeks, Reserve Bank of India officials have conveyed to banks that it wants a reduction in service charges, including those for debit cards, minimum balance violations and late payments

Don't hesitate to invest more: FM Nirmala Sitharaman to India Inc

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman asked industry to shed hesitation in investing and expand capacities while partnering with the government to skill youth for faster employment

Pension assets may reach ₹45 trn in 5 years: PFRDA Chairperson S Ramann

Pension assets are projected to triple to ₹45 trillion in five years as PFRDA reforms open up customised products and aim to cover half of India's workforce by 2030

Nabfid must now focus on urban local bodies, says DFS secy M Nagaraju

Addressing NaBFID's infrastructure conclave, Nagaraju said the institution should work on new instruments at scale so that banks can rebalance their portfolios every three to five years

Banks bid ₹45,783 crore at RBI overnight VRR auction as liquidity dips

Banks bid nearly double the notified Rs 25,000 crore at RBI's overnight VRR auction as surplus liquidity fell to Rs 63,745 crore from Rs 1.89 trillion earlier this week

Corporates file $3.48 billion ECB intent in July, shows RBI data

Indian companies, including NBFCs, filed intent for $3.48 bn in ECBs in July 2025, with $3.22 bn via the automatic route and $100 mn via the approval route, RBI data showed

UP to benefit most from GST cuts, CM Adityanath hails PM for 'Diwali gift'

He said the tax changes will give a major boost to farmers, local industries and employment while strengthening the state's transformation from a 'BIMARU' state to a prosperous one

Viewing EPF passbook just got easier as EPFO unveils 'Passbook Lite'

'Passbook Lite' allows members to quickly view a summary of contributions, withdrawals, and current balance without needing to open the separate passbook portal

Finance ministry urges employees to opt for UPS before Sept 30 deadline

Around 31,555 central government employees had opted for the UPS till July 20

RBI sets up regulatory review cell to revisit rules every 5-7 years

RBI has established a regulatory review cell to assess norms every 5-7 years and formed an external advisory group of experts to channel industry feedback into the review process

Rupee gains to over 2-week high ahead of US Federal Reserve meet outcome

The US rate setting panel is scheduled to announce its policy decision after Indian markets hours. The foreign exchange market has priced in a 25-basis-point rate cut

PFRDA proposes NPS exit, withdrawal rule changes; seeks feedback by Oct 17

PFRDA has proposed amendments to NPS exit and withdrawal rules, including redefining exit, higher lump sum limits, revised partial withdrawals and financial assistance options