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UPS Deadline Extended: The Finance Ministry has announced an extension of the deadline for opting into the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), giving central government employees additional time until November 30, 2025. The decision comes in response to a tepid uptake among eligible employees under the National Pension System (NPS), along with requests from stakeholders for … Read more
BoB and IIFL Finance: Bank of Baroda (BoB) and IIFL Finance have announced a strategic co-lending partnership aimed at expanding access to gold loans for underserved and unbanked customers across semi-urban and rural India. The collaboration is designed to provide faster, more affordable, and easier credit to small borrowers, particularly those engaged in agriculture and … Read more
FinMin Directs Financial Institutions: In a strong move aimed at tightening public finances and promoting responsible spending, the Ministry of Finance has issued an advisory to all financial institutions — including the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and other public sector banks — instructing them to stop spending on festival gifts and non-essential expenses ahead … Read more
Wall Street Is Reframing Climate Finance: New York Climate Week has never been bigger — or more telling about the shifting priorities of global finance. As hundreds of investors, bankers, and policymakers descended on Manhattan for one of the most significant climate-focused events of the year, a subtle but powerful narrative shift emerged: climate finance … Read more
Stocks to Watch Today: The Indian stock market is expected to start Thursday, September 25, on a weak note, with GIFT Nifty futures indicating a 39-point decline for the benchmark Nifty 50 index. Investors should brace for a volatile session as a mix of government policy moves, corporate deals, regulatory approvals, and strategic partnerships drive … Read more
Rural India on the Verge of Unlocking Huge Economic Potential: Rural India has long been the backbone of the nation’s economy, contributing significantly to agriculture, trade, and small-scale enterprises. Millions of farmers, traders, and self-employed individuals rely on credit to meet seasonal needs, purchase agricultural inputs, or invest in small ventures. For decades, this borrowing … Read more
Growing Economies, Widening Gap: Africa’s economy is growing at a pace the world can no longer ignore. Home to some of the fastest-expanding markets, a rapidly rising youth population, and abundant natural resources, the continent has all the ingredients to become a global trade powerhouse. Yet, despite this enormous potential, a stubborn obstacle continues to … Read more
All-Time Low of 88.49 Against US Dollar: The Indian rupee (INR) slipped to an all-time low of 88.4950 against the US dollar in early trade on September 23, 2025, amid weak performance of Asian currencies and a firm US dollar. The domestic currency opened at 88.4137, down 10 paise from the previous close of 88.3163. … Read more
PSUs Flock to Debt Market : India’s corporate bond market is witnessing a sudden surge in activity, led by public sector undertakings (PSUs) such as Numaligarh Refineries, NABARD, Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers, and Power Finance Corporation (PFC). After two months of subdued activity caused by elevated yields and weak market sentiment, September has brought signs … Read more
Financial Planner vs. Financial Advisor: When it comes to managing money, many people turn to professionals for guidance—but the terms financial planner and financial advisor are often used interchangeably. While both roles involve helping clients achieve financial stability, there are important differences in their qualifications, services, and scope of work. Understanding these differences is essential … Read more