The Directorate General of Foreign Trade has implemented changes to India's import policy for precious metals, limiting access to gold, silver, and platinum to authorised entities, and adjusting HS codes for better regulation.
Taneja also serves as director of Tesla’s Indian subsidiary, Tesla India Motors and Energy Private Limited, appointed in 2021.
8th Pay Commission salary, pension hike: The commission will evaluate adjustments to salaries and pensions, focusing on crucial topics such as the fitment factor and minimum wage standards.
According to Additional Chief Secretary (Cabinet Secretariat) S Siddharth, employees and pensioners under the 7th Pay Commission will now receive DA and DR at 55%, following a 2 percentage point increase
The PIB Fact Check debunks a fraudulent website's claims of a government scheme allowing citizens to earn Rs 10,000 per day, clarifying that no such project exists and urging caution against sharing personal information.
The Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) has floated a new Health Management Information System (HMIS) developed by C-DAC, replacing the outdated system from 2005.
PhonePe co-founder Rahul Chari explained that all of the company’s services were temporarily migrated to a new data center, which buckled under peak-hour demand.
Major airlines, including IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet, have issued passenger advisories and implemented flexible policies.
The Supreme Court identified digital access as a constitutional right, directing a revision of eKYC norms for disabled individuals, impacting acid attack survivors and the visually impaired.
EPFO has updated its policies in 2025 to enhance digital services, ease PF transfers. By simplifying processes such as profile updates, PF transfers, and pension payments, EPFO aims to bolster trust and efficiency in its services.
EPFO's new measures will streamline Provident Fund (PF) transfers, enabling faster processes without employer approval, benefiting over 1.25 crore members annually.
During the D2 round of fundraising, BankBazaar.com successfully raised Rs 55 crore, resulting in a company valuation of Rs 1,700 crore. Of this amount, Muthoot FinCorp's investment of Rs 15 crore secured them a 1% stake in the fintech firm, with the remaining Rs 40 crore coming from existing investors.
BluSmart, operating in Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru, allowed users to top up their in-app wallets for electric cab rides. Concerns have been raised on social media regarding the lack of transparency in the refund process.
The Telangana government is offering loans up to Rs 4 lakh under the Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Scheme 2025, to support young entrepreneurs.
As of March 20, 2025, the government has issued 67 tranches of SGBs, amounting to 146.96 tons of gold, with 130 tons still outstanding, valued at Rs 67,322 crore at the time of reporting, according to Ministry of Finance data presented in Parliament.
Anand Rathi Insurance Brokers appoints Sumit Dutt as CEO, leveraging his 32 years of industry experience to drive innovation and excellence.
New tariffs by President Trump may increase prices on various goods. A 90-day pause lowers tariffs to 10% according to White House, excluding China, whose tariffs rose to 125%.
The auction for the number ‘0007’ kicked off with five participants placing opening bids of Rs 25,000 each. As the bidding intensified, it turned into a tight contest between two final contenders. Gopalakrishnan emerged victorious with a winning bid of Rs 45.99 lakh, edging past the previous highest bid of Rs 44.84 lakh.
EPFO has introduced a relief measure allowing employers to clear old EPF dues via one-time demand draft payments, deviating from the usual online ECR process to address technical issues and delays.
Employees can now independently generate and activate their UANs using the UMANG app combined with the AadhaarFaceRD app, thereby eliminating the need for employer intervention.
As per a recent notification issued on April 3, 2025, the government has mandated all PAN cardholders who acquired their PAN using Aadhaar enrolment ID to replace it with their original Aadhar number by December 31, 2025.