How to Overcome Common Challenges in Export Finance?

Export finance is important for businesses that sell products and services to other countries. It helps them manage money and grow worldwide. However, dealing with export finance can be tricky, with many challenges that can make things difficult. Problems like changing currency values and complicated rules need careful planning and smart solutions. In this blog, […]

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Microfinance sector stress cyclical, pushing up NPAs, says SBI official

The dealing with internal factors would mean entities require more discipline and emphasis on corporate governance and compliance. The rise in stress in the microfinance sector is cyclical and for State Bank of India, the bad loans have grown from Rs 100 crores to Rs 700 crores for Rs 10,000 crores portfolio of such loans […]

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L&T chairman, Mr. S N Subrahmanyan paid ₹51 crores as salary in FY24, while median salary of employees was Rs.9.55 lakhs:

Larsen & Toubro Chairman, Mr. S N Subrahmanyan took home a total salary of ₹51 crores in 2023-24, which is 534.57 times the median salary of the employees of L&T. His remuneration for 2023-24 included a base salary of ₹3.6 crores, ₹1.67 crores as prerequisites and ₹35.28 crores as commission. He also received retirement benefits of ₹10.5 crores, bringing […]

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RBI New Guidelines: Banks Must Inform Customers of CIBIL Score

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued new rules regarding CIBIL scores. Under the new rules, banks must inform customers of their CIBIL score and the reasons for any loan rejection. Additionally, banks must provide customers with free online access to their credit score once a year. Key Points: Banks must inform customers of […]

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RBI’s Revised Guidelines on Personal Loans: Key Changes You Need to Know

RBI Updates Rules for Personal Loans In today’s inflation-driven economy, personal loans have become a common way to meet financial needs. While they are easily accessible, even a single missed or delayed installment can lead to serious consequences. Impact on Credit Score Personal loans are approved based on credit scores. Missing an installment can harm […]

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CII Recommends Govt Stick to Fiscal Deficit Target of 4.9% for FY 2024-25

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has urged the government to adhere to its fiscal deficit target of 4.9% of GDP for 2024-25 and 4.5% for 2025-26. The industry body warned that pursuing “overly aggressive targets” could harm India’s economic growth trajectory. “India’s rapid growth amid a global economic slowdown has been supported by prudent […]

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INDIA MANUFACTURERS & SME SUMMIT – PUNE

Padma Vibhushan Dr. R. A. Mashelkar – Former Director General, Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) inaugurating the INDIA MANUFACTURERS & SME SUMMIT on 22nd November 2024 at Pune organised by SME Chamber of India and Maharashtra Industry Development Association (MIDA). Others (L to R) Shri. Prabhakar Salunke – Founder & Chairman, Sumeet Group […]

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Finance Minister Boosts MSME Lending with Rs 1.5 Lakh Crore Increase in Public Sector Bank Targets for FY25

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has raised the lending target for public sector banks to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by nearly 35% for the current financial year, setting a new goal of Rs 5.7 lakh crore. She emphasized that no small business should be denied access to funding and called on public sector banks […]

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Congress demands Sitharaman’s resignation over extortion

Congress on Sunday attacked the BJP after a case was lodged against Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman and others on a complaint relating to the now-scrapped electoral bonds scheme and demanded her resignation for “undermining democracy”. The opposition party reiterated its demand for a Supreme-court monitored inquiry through an SIT into the whole electoral bond scheme. […]

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Centre finalizes Companies Act changes to boost capital access for bankrupt firms, tighten audit rules: Report

In addition to the Companies Act amendments, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs is also working on changes to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). The proposed amendments will further clarify the priority of repayments owed by distressed companies to statutory agencies. The Government has likely finalized amendments to the Companies Act, aiming to ease capital […]

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