Union Budget 2026-27: Finance Ministry Begins Preparations with Focus on Domestic Growth

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Union Budget 2026-27

Union Budget 2026-27: The Finance Ministry of India is gearing up for the Union Budget 2026-27, with a clear emphasis on boosting domestic growth amid global economic headwinds. Sources indicate that pre-Budget discussions with external stakeholders, including economists, agricultural experts, industry representatives, labour unions, and social sector specialists, will commence from mid-November 2025. This proactive … Read more

Bajaj Finance Among 4 Stocks Hitting 5-Year Swing Highs: Key Insights for Investors

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Bajaj Finance Among 4 Stocks

Bajaj Finance Among 4 Stocks: On October 15, 2025, four stocks in the Nifty500 pack achieved a significant technical milestone by hitting 5-year swing highs, signaling strong bullish momentum, according to StockEdge.com’s technical scan data. Among these, Bajaj Finance stood out as a key performer, attracting attention from traders and long-term investors alike. A 5-year … Read more

Q2 Results 2025: Axis Bank, HDFC Life, L&T Finance, KEI Industries, and More Set to Announce Earnings

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Q2 Results 2025

Q2 Results 2025: The second quarter (Q2) results of FY26 will keep investors busy on Wednesday, October 15, as an array of companies across banking, financial services, IT, manufacturing, and media release their performance updates. Key names include private lender Axis Bank, Indian Railways’ funding arm IRFC, life insurer HDFC Life Insurance, NBFCs L&T Finance … Read more

Digital Finance in India: Opportunities, Challenges, and Lessons from Zerodha’s Nithin Kamath

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Digital Finance in India

Digital Finance in India: Digital finance has revolutionized access to financial services in India, enabling millions to participate in banking, investments, and government programs. From Aadhaar e-Sign to mobile apps and online platforms, technology has expanded the reach of financial systems, particularly in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. However, as Nithin Kamath, founder and … Read more

India’s Top Accounting Body Takes an AI Leap to Tackle Financial Crimes

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ICAI’s AI Initiative to Combat Financial Fraud

ICAI’s AI Initiative to Combat Financial Fraud: In an ambitious move to curb the growing menace of financial frauds, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) — the world’s largest accountancy body — has announced a sweeping digital transformation of its education and training ecosystem. With financial frauds costing India nearly ₹30,000 crore every … Read more

L&T Finance Launches ‘Pitch Point’ to Support AI Startups Ahead of RAISE’ 25

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L&T Finance Launches

L&T Finance Launches: Mumbai: L&T Finance (LTF), one of India’s leading non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), has announced the launch of ‘Pitch Point’, a startup competition aimed at identifying and supporting AI-driven innovations in the BFSI and Non-BFSI sectors. The initiative comes ahead of RAISE’ 25, the country’s premier AI-focused event for the financial services industry, … Read more

Centre Releases Rs 680 Crore Finance Commission Grant for Local Bodies in West Bengal

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Centre Releases Rs 680 Crore Finance Commission

Centre Releases Rs 680 Crore Finance Commission: The Union Government has recently released Rs 680.71 crore as the first installment of untied grants under the Fifteenth Finance Commission (XV-FC) for rural local bodies and Panchayati Raj institutions in West Bengal for the financial year 2025–26. The announcement, made by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj on … Read more

Senate Finance Committee Clears Donald Korb as IRS Chief Counsel Nominee

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Senate Finance Committee

Senate Finance Committee: The Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday approved the nomination of Donald Korb to serve as Chief Counsel of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), moving his appointment one step closer to final confirmation by the full Senate. The approval came mostly along party lines, with all Republican members voting in favor, joined by … Read more

Faster Cheque Clearance From October 4: Everything You Need to Know

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Faster Cheque Clearance From October 4

Faster Cheque Clearance From October 4: Starting October 4, 2025, banks across India will implement same-day cheque clearance, marking a major step forward in payment efficiency and security. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has updated its cheque settlement framework to ensure faster processing, reduce delays, and enhance the reliability of cheque transactions. Currently, cheque … Read more

Transforming Public Finance: How AI is Driving Transparency and Efficiency in India

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Transforming Public Finance

Transforming Public Finance: India’s vision of becoming a USD 5 trillion economy depends crucially on the efficiency and strength of its Public Finance Management (PFM) system. A robust PFM ensures that every rupee collected is used effectively, supporting revenue mobilisation, prudent expenditure, accountability, and transparency. Collectively, these factors create the fiscal space necessary for high-impact … Read more