Orange Economy: India is shifting its growth strategy to centralize creativity, culture, and content through the Orange Economy, aiming to transform its vast cultural assets into scalable global Intellectual Property (IP). The Orange Economy is an economic model powered by creativity, cultural expression, and intellectual property. It spans diverse fields such as design, film, animation, […]
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RBI Eases Rupee NDF Curbs
RBI Eases Rupee NDF Curbs: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) partially rolled back earlier restrictions on rupee-linked non-deliverable forward (NDF) transactions after improved market stability and reduced arbitrage risks. Banks are now permitted to undertake limited related-party transactions such as cancellation and rollover of existing contracts, while broader restrictions on forex derivatives remain in […]
RBI Cancels Paytm Payments Bank Licence
RBI Cancels Paytm Payments Bank Licence: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the banking licence of the Paytm Payments Bank Limited and effectively ended the its ability to operate as a bank. This decision is comes after the years of regulatory concerns and the repeated non-compliance. The central bank has also announced that […]
India’s GDP Growth Seen at 6.4% in 2026: UN Report
India’s GDP Growth Seen at 6.4% in 2026: UN Report India’s economy is expected to grow at the 6.4% in 2026 and 6.6% in 2027 as per the latest by the United Nations report. This projections highlights the India’s continued position as the major growth engine in the Asia-Pacific region. Even as the global uncertainties […]
Arthur Law Named Young Global Leader 2026 by World Economic Forum
Arthur Law Named Young Global Leader 2026 by World Economic Forum: Arthur Law has been named the Young Global Leader (YGL) 2026 by the World Economic Forum. It was announced on April 21, 2026 this honor celebrates his contributions to the transforming urban living through innovative space solutions. As the cities are growing denser his […]
Moody’s Cuts India GDP Growth Forecast to 6% for FY27
Moody’s Cuts India GDP Growth Forecast to 6% for FY27: Global rating agency Moody’s has revised the India’s economic outlook and cuts the FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6% from 6.8%. This downgrade reflects the growing concerns over the West Asia region, rising energy prices and the weak domestic demand. As India remains heavily dependent […]
National Mineral Exploration and Development Trust
National Mineral Exploration and Development Trust: In its 23rd report on the National Mineral Exploration and Development Trust (NMEDT), the Standing Committee on Coal, Mines and Steel said offshore exploration presents a “significant opportunity” to harness largely untapped seabed minerals. It is set up by the Central Government for the purposes of regional and detailed […]
FIU-IND & SEBI MoU on Financial Crime
FIU-IND & SEBI MoU on Financial Crime: The Financial Intelligence Unit-India(FIU) and Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) signed an MoU to strengthen efforts against money laundering and financial crimes. The agreement aims to enhance intelligence sharing, coordination, and enforcement to combat financial crimes and terrorist financing. It enables the sharing of financial intelligence […]
The Lebanon Ceasefire Deal
The Lebanon Ceasefire Deal: A U.S.-backed 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon officially went into effect at midnight on April 17, 2026.It is a temporary cessation of hostilities designed as a goodwill gesture to enable direct peace negotiations between Israel and Lebanon. While not a permanent peace treaty, it marks the first time in decades […]
IMF Cuts Global Growth Outlook
IMF Cuts Global Growth Outlook: The International Monetary Fund cut its global growth outlook, warning that the world economy is drifting toward a more adverse scenario due to the West Asia conflict, which it cautioned could trigger the largest energy crisis in modern times. The revision is driven by energy price spikes and disruptions in […]
