Volume Weighted Average Price: To make trading easier for institutional investors and market participants, SEBI recently made it mandatory to issue a Common Contract Note with a single volume weighted average price. The Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP) is, as the name suggests, is the average price of a stock weighted by the total trading […]
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Financial Fraud Risk Indicator
Financial Fraud Risk Indicator: The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) directed all Scheduled Commercial Banks, Small Finance Banks, Payments Banks, and Co-operative Banks to integrate the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) developed by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) into their systems. Financial Fraud Risk Indicator was launched by the Department of Telecommunications Digital Intelligence Unit […]
Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development
Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development: The National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development (NIPCCD) has been renamed as the Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development. A new Regional Centre in Ranchi will also be inaugurated to strengthen grassroots implementation of women and child welfare schemes in Eastern […]
Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), under Operation MED MAX
Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), under Operation MED MAX: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), under Operation MED MAX and in coordination with international agencies, has dismantled a transnational drug cartel operating across more than 10 countries in Asia, North America, Europe, and Oceania. NCB: Headquartered in New Delhi, NCB is the apex drug law enforcement and […]
Fourth International Financing for Development Conference (FfD4)
Fourth International Financing for Development Conference (FfD4): The Fourth International Financing for Development Conference (FfD4) is underway in Seville, Spain, focusing on overhauling the global financial architecture.A United Nations-led global forum to address sustainable development financing gaps and reform global economic governance. Held in Seville, Spain in 2025 under the aegis of the United Nations […]
Bond Yield
Bond Yield: Yield on India’s benchmark 10-year bonds will stay soft in July, according to Bank of Baroda (BoB) Research. A bond is a loan made by an investor to a borrower for a set period of time in return for regular interest payments. The time from when the bond is issued to when the […]
Financial Stability Report : RBI
Financial Stability Report : RBI The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently released the Financial Stability Report for June 2025. It is a biannual report released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). It reflects the collective assessment of the Sub-Committee of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) on the resilience of the Indian […]
SBI celebrates 70 years since its formation in 1955
SBI celebrates 70 years since its formation in 1955: July 1 marks a historic milestone in India’s financial landscape as the State Bank of India (SBI) celebrates its 70th anniversary. Established in 1955, SBI is more than a banking institution—it’s a symbol of India’s economic journey and a trusted partner in national development. From financing […]
Goods and Services Tax Day 2025
Goods and Services Tax Day 2025: Every year on July 1st, India celebrates Goods and Services Tax (GST) Day to commemorate the implementation of one of the country’s most transformative economic reforms. Introduced on July 1, 2017, the Goods and Services Tax subsumed multiple indirect taxes and unified the Indian market under a single taxation […]
Bank Lending to Industry Slows to 4.9%
Bank Lending to Industry Slows to 4.9%: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reported a significant slowdown in bank credit growth to various sectors, including industry, services, and personal loans. According to the RBI’s sectoral credit report for the fortnight ended May 30, 2025, bank lending to industry grew by only 4.9%, a stark drop […]
