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  • Revamped Stand-Up India scheme soon: Nirmala Sitharaman March 16, 2026
    Replying to a supplementary question in the Lok Sabha, Sitharaman said the modified programme would incorporate lessons from the earlier scheme, which was discontinued in April 2025 after nine years. "With studies done by Niti Aayog and others, this scheme is being redrafted and soon the Cabinet will be given a proposal with which we will launch a new s […]
  • Exporters, freight forwarders seek government help as war surcharges on cargo surge March 16, 2026
    Amid escalating geopolitical tensions, Indian exporters and freight forwarders are appealing for government support. Shipping lines worldwide are imposing significant war-risk surcharges on Middle Eastern shipments, often doubling the previously established rates.
  • Bank-NBFC co-lending pacts may be expanded to aid MSMEs March 16, 2026
    A parliamentary panel suggests boosting bank and NBFC co-lending to help MSMEs access cheaper credit. It also proposes listing profitable regional rural banks and reinforcing state-run general insurers. The committee highlighted a significant credit gap for small businesses and a decline in insurance penetration. Recommendations include developing climate ri […]
  • Easier FDI norms notified for border country investors March 16, 2026
    India has updated its foreign direct investment policy. Investments from countries sharing a land border now face stricter government scrutiny. Overseas companies with up to 10% Chinese shareholding can invest via the automatic route, subject to limits. However, entities registered in China or other bordering nations require government approval. This change […]
  • RBI seeks banks’ views on AI-based facial recognition tools at ATMs, branches to curb fraud March 16, 2026
    As per the draft guidelines, a bona fide victim, being an individual person and having lodged a complaint involving gross loss of an amount up to Rs 50,000 on account of fraudulent electronic banking transaction (s), would be compensated 85% of the net loss amount (calculated after reducing recoveries made, whether before or after paying the compensation, fr […]

 

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