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Ruchika Chitravanshi

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FM flags dharam sankat over small savings rates, rising borrowing costs

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlights policy dilemma between protecting small savers and managing rising government borrowing costs amid shifting savings trends

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West Asia conflict now a systemic tremor, not just security concern: FM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says escalating conflict has become a systemic risk, affecting global energy flows, supply chains, and fiscal planning in an increasingly volatile world

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IBC Bill passed; FM highlights land authorities can join CoC meetings

Parliament passes IBC Bill allowing land authorities in CoC meetings, with around 50,000 homebuyers expected to benefit from pending real estate cases

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CoC must log reasons for approving resolution plan in new IBC Bill: FM

The amended IBC Bill requires the Committee of Creditors to record reasons for selecting resolution applicants, while introducing timelines for NCLAT and faster approval of plans

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CEA says AI-era tech shift brings new policy duties for regulators

CEA V Anantha Nageswaran said AI-enabled finance introduces new policy responsibilities, adding that regulators must strengthen oversight as India deepens integration with global capital markets

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Linking credit to health protection not charity but self-development: CEA

Nageswaran called for mainstream banks to not merely be spectators to the process of formalisation of the economy but to actively absorb new proven borrowers into their core portfolios

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MCA extends annual filings deadline to January 31, 2026, waives late fee

The MCA has extended the annual filing deadline by a month to January 31, 2026, with no additional fee, after professionals flagged persistent glitches on the V3 portal

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States should improve tax base, prevent revenue leakages: MoS finance

States have been provided financial assistance of Rs 4,24,227 crore since 2020-21 under the Scheme of Special Assistance to States for Capital Expenditure and Investment

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Investment rate of 32% needed to achieve over 7% growth: EAC-PM chief Dev

PM EAC Chair Mahendra Dev said India must lift investment to 34-35% and raise savings to sustain 7%+ growth, stressing private investment, labour-intensive manufacturing and stronger exports

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16th Finance Commission submits its 2026-31 report to President Murmu

The Sixteenth Finance Commission led by Arvind Panagariya has submitted its 2026-31 report, outlining key recommendations on tax devolution, local body finances and scheme alignment

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