by Team SKM | Dec 8, 2025 | Updates
India’s new labour codes came into force on 21 November, restructuring the country’s social-security framework. Gratuity, ESI, maternity benefits, and several retirement-linked provisions now operate under the Social Security Code, while the Code on Wages mandates a...
by Team SKM | Dec 5, 2025 | Updates
The recent movement of the rupee past 90 against the dollar has created some anxiety, but current macroeconomic conditions suggest this depreciation is neither unusual nor harmful. With inflation low and global oil prices soft, the currency’s adjustment is unlikely to...
by Team SKM | Dec 5, 2025 | Updates
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25 percent, marking the fourth rate cut since February. While the move is aimed at supporting economic activity, it has direct implications for depositors, particularly those who depend...
by Team SKM | Dec 4, 2025 | Updates
The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has issued a new standard operating procedure (SOP) to streamline how compensation is recovered from developers who fail to comply with orders. The SOP follows directions from the Bombay High Court and...
by Team SKM | Dec 1, 2025 | Updates
Financial planning for persons with disabilities requires additional structure and foresight. Higher medical expenses, recurring assistive-care costs and long-term support needs mean households must build stronger buffers and adopt more conservative planning...