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Major NPS rule change. What actually changes at exit, and who benefits.
The pension regulator PFRDA has notified the National Pension System Exits and Withdrawals Amendment Regulations, 2025, effective from 2025. The changes apply to non government NPS subscribers, including those under the All Citizen Model and Corporate NPS. The biggest...
Rupee crosses 91/USD: What it means for equities and portfolios
The Indian rupee has slipped to a fresh record low, crossing 91 against the US dollar, adding to pressure across financial markets. What began as a currency and bond market issue is now weighing on equity sentiment, as both foreign and domestic investors reassess risk...
Insurance Amendment Bill Tabled in Lok Sabha: What It Signals for the Sector
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on December 16 introduced the Insurance Laws Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha, formally placing the proposed changes to India’s insurance framework before Parliament. At this stage, the Bill has only been tabled. Detailed discussion...
SEBI Board Meet: Lower Mutual Fund Costs, Simpler IPO Disclosures on Agenda
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) will meet on December 17 to discuss a set of investor-focused reforms that could reduce mutual fund costs, simplify IPO disclosures and tighten regulatory oversight. The proposals are part of SEBI’s broader push to...
Advance Tax Due on 15 December 2025: What Taxpayers Must Do Now
The third instalment of advance tax for FY 2025–26 is due on 15 December 2025. Taxpayers with estimated annual tax liability exceeding ₹10,000 must ensure compliance to avoid interest under Sections 234B and 234C of the Income Tax Act. This instalment is critical, as...
Mexico Approves Tariff Hikes on Imports from India: What Indian Businesses Should Know
Mexico’s Senate has approved significant tariff increases - up to 50% - on imports from countries without a trade agreement, including India, China, South Korea, Thailand and Indonesia. The new duties will take effect in 2026 and will impact several key export...
Boat Auditor Flags: Key Compliance Lessons for Companies Preparing for IPO or Bank Funding
Statutory auditors of Imagine Marketing (Boat) have reported multiple compliance issues in the company’s updated draft red herring prospectus (DRHP). These observations relate to mismatches in lender filings, utilization of funds, unreported related-party...
Unclaimed Assets: ₹2,000 Crore Returned Under ‘Your Money, Your Right’ – What Citizens Should Know
Nearly ₹2,000 crore has already been returned to individuals under the government’s ‘Your Money, Your Right’ initiative, launched in October 2025 to help citizens recover forgotten or unclaimed financial assets. A large pool of public money continues to remain...
USD – INR at 90: Should NRIs Transfer Money to India Now? A Practical View
The Indian rupee breached the ₹90 per USD level, marking a historic low. For Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), this immediately raises a key question: Is this the right time to remit money to India? A weaker rupee increases the INR value of every dollar transferred, but...
Trump Threatens New Tariffs on Indian Rice – But US Consumers May Take the Hit
US President Donald Trump has renewed threats of additional tariffs on Indian rice, accusing India of “dumping” cheap rice into the US market and undercutting American farmers. Speaking at a White House event on December 8, 2025, he asked why Indian rice could enter...