First meeting of the Payments Regulatory Board: The first meeting of the Payments Regulatory Board (PRB) was held in Mumbai under the chairmanship of Sanjay Malhotra, marking the operationalisation of the new payments governance framework.The Payments Regulatory Board (PRB) is the statutory body through which the Reserve Bank of India exercises regulatory and supervisory powers […]
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Karur Vysya Bank Cuts Base Rate and BPLR
Karur Vysya Bank Cuts Base Rate and BPLR: Karur Vysya Bank has announced a reduction in its lending rates, providing potential relief to borrowers. As per an exchange filing, the private sector bank will revise both its Base Rate and Benchmark Prime Lending Rate (BPLR) with effect from January 7, 2026, reflecting an easing stance […]
Dharmendra Pradhan to Release 41 New Books on India’s Classical Languages
Dharmendra Pradhan to Release 41 New Books on India’s Classical Languages: India is taking another step to preserve and promote its classical language heritage. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan will release 41 newly developed literary works prepared by Centres of Excellence for classical languages. The initiative reflects the government’s focus on making ancient knowledge accessible […]
State-led capital spending
State-led capital spending: State governments’ ability to sustain capital expenditure has come under focus as several States breached the 3% fiscal deficit norm using enhanced borrowing space during FY2021–FY2025.State-led capital spending refers to expenditure by State governments on asset creation such as roads, irrigation, power, health, education infrastructure, and urban development.It is distinct from revenue […]
Know Your Survey: A User Guide to ASUSE
Know Your Survey: A User Guide to ASUSE The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has released the first-ever reader-friendly guide titled Know Your Survey to transparently explain survey processes to data users.A first-of-its-kind, reader-friendly publication released by the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.It explains the concepts, coverage, methodology, […]
Adult Skill Assessment Survey, 2026
Adult Skill Assessment Survey, 2026: India is set to conduct its first nationwide assessment of adult skill competencies in 2026 to generate crucial data for tackling workforce challenges and harnessing the demographic dividend.The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) will conduct the survey using the Comprehensive Modular Survey (CMS) framework, at the request of […]
Government Notifies Market Access Guidelines under EPM
Government Notifies Market Access Guidelines under EPM: The Ministry of Commerce & Industry has notified the first set of market access guidelines under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM) to enhance global market reach for Indian exporters. Exporters, especially MSMEs, receive funding for trade fairs, Buyer-Seller Meets (BSMs), Mega Reverse Buyer-Seller Meets (RBSMs), and trade delegations. […]
UPI Transactions Surge to 21.63 Billion in December 2025
UPI Transactions Surge to 21.63 Billion in December 2025: India’s digital payments ecosystem continues to expand rapidly. In December, transactions through the Unified Payments Interface recorded strong growth in both volume and value. The latest figures underline the growing reliance on cashless payments by individuals and businesses, reinforcing India’s position as a global leader in […]
Assam Becomes First State to Constitute 8th State Pay Commission
Assam Becomes First State to Constitute 8th State Pay Commission: Assam has taken a lead in government pay reforms by becoming the first state in the country to set up its 8th State Pay Commission. This proactive decision comes just before the end of the 7th Pay Commission’s term on January 1, 2026. The move […]
Market Access Support (MAS) Intervention
Market Access Support (MAS) Intervention: The Government of India has launched the Market Access Support (MAS) Intervention under the Export Promotion Mission to strengthen global market access for Indian exporters, especially MSMEs and first-time exporters.The Market Access Support (MAS) Intervention is a government-backed programme that provides financial and institutional assistance to Indian exporters for accessing […]


