The discussion around the 8th Pay Commission and a possible Dearness Allowance (DA) merger has been gaining momentum among central government employees. With the current DA touching 58%, many are hopeful that the government might merge DA with basic pay or announce the next Pay Commission soon. Here’s the latest update based on the Finance […]
Global headwinds are showing up in domestic numbers. The latest reports indicate India’s manufacturing sector slipped to a nine-month low, as higher US tariffs on Indian exports weighed on demand and led to production slowdowns. This slowdown serves as a warning: while domestic demand and service sectors remain strong, external demand — especially export-driven manufacturing
In a recent classification, the IMF re-categorised India’s exchange rate regime from “stabilised” to a “crawl-like arrangement.” This signals acknowledgement of increased exchange-rate flexibility and accepts that the rupee is no longer tightly pegged — but still not a free-floating currency. This subtle shift could have big implications: from increasing transparency in currency policy to
The Government of India, in collaboration with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), is working on a new integrated digital portal that will allow citizens to locate and claim unclaimed financial assets with ease. This initiative-confirmed by Department of Financial Services (DFS) Secretary-aims to simplify the search and settlement process for funds lying idle across
Amid discussions among BRICS nations about a potential new common currency to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar, markets worldwide — including in India — are watching closely.If such a currency emerges, it could reshape global trade, foreign exchange dynamics and currency-risk landscape — which in turn may affect Indian exporters, importers, forex reserves, and
A recent report from the finance ministry says India’s economy is entering the second half of fiscal year 2025–26 (H2 FY26) on a stable footing. Controlled inflation, healthy consumer demand and supportive policy measures are cited as key reasons for this optimism.Although uncertainties remain — such as global trade disruptions and currency fluctuations — the
The debate around the 8th Pay Commission has intensified once again, especially regarding the pension hike for central government pensioners. With lakhs of retirees waiting for clarity, a key question is gaining attention: Is the government planning a pension revision, or is it not on the table yet?The Finance Minister is expected to respond soon,
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India’s Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has issued a strong message to the Finance Ministry: stop unnecessary re-tendering, as the practice is creating delays, raising project costs, and reducing overall efficiency in government procurement. Re-tendering-repeating the bidding process when a tender receives low participation or fails to meet expectations-has become increasingly common. But instead of
