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With Donald Trump potentially returning to the White House, the landscape of India-U.S. relations could be set for significant changes. Trump’s previous tenure and campaign promises indicate both opportunities and challenges for India, touching on areas from trade to defense to immigration. Here’s an analysis of what a Trump 2.0 presidency might mean for India, … Read more
The Central Government recently issued new guidelines aimed at improving the disbursement process for the General Provident Fund (GPF) and pensions for government employees. These updates are designed to address long-standing issues surrounding delayed payments, particularly around interest eligibility when payments are delayed after retirement. With a structured approach from preparation to payment, the Department … Read more
In a significant step to simplify pension processes for elderly citizens, the Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) has rolled out its largest-ever nationwide digital life certificate (DLC) campaign. Launched on November 1 and scheduled to run throughout the month, the campaign spans 800 cities and districts, allowing pensioners across India to renew their … Read more
As we enter November, several key updates in financial regulations, banking terms, and service charges are set to impact various aspects of daily life in India. From new rules on domestic money transfers to updated credit card charges, these changes will influence how people manage their budgets, handle banking, and interact with financial services. Let’s … Read more
Market Overview: SEBI’s New Rules to Accelerate Mutual Fund Investments The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed changes to New Fund Offers (NFOs) to tighten the timeline for deploying collected funds. This move aims to reduce delays in fund allocation and improve overall market transparency, which could potentially enhance investor confidence. Currently, … Read more
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), one of the world’s leading IT service companies, recently announced a monumental 15-year contract with Ireland’s Department of Social Protection (DSP). This deal aims to overhaul the country’s pension landscape, implementing a digital solution for automatic retirement savings enrollment. Such large-scale digital transformation projects are expected to drive investor interest in … Read more