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Credit card spending may surge during the festival season, but rising delinquencies and regulatory scrutiny loom ominously over growth prospects.

Credit card spending may surge during the festival season, but rising delinquencies and regulatory scrutiny loom ominously over growth prospects.

Credit card spending is anticipated to increase during the upcoming festival season, driven by discretionary purchases and promotional offers. However, growth may be tempered due to stricter regulations on unsecured lending and rising delinquencies in credit card payments. In August 2024, credit card transactions rose by 13.51% year-on-year, but there was a slight decline compared ...

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India’s labor market remains stagnant with 3.2% unemployment, overshadowed by rising self-employment, amidst evolving regulatory challenges and international agreements.

India’s labor market remains stagnant with 3.2% unemployment, overshadowed by rising self-employment, amidst evolving regulatory challenges and international agreements.

The recent Periodic Labour Force Survey report for July 2023 to June 2024 shows that India’s unemployment rate remains steady at 3.2 percent, unchanged from the previous year. However, the report reveals significant challenges in the labor Market, including a growing trend of self-employment, with over half of the workforce categorized as “own account workers” ...

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India and the US seek agricultural partnership, boosting trade and sustainability amid complex regulatory challenges and burgeoning seafood exports.

India and the US seek agricultural partnership, boosting trade and sustainability amid complex regulatory challenges and burgeoning seafood exports.

A senior official from ITC emphasized the importance of boosting agricultural productivity and improving food distribution between India and the US during a panel at the Indo-US Economic Summit. Sanjeev Bhat highlighted the growing trade in agricultural products, particularly seafood, rice, and spices, which is seeing a significant yearly increase. With plans for a new ...

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Pernod Ricard India, led by Jean Touboul, anticipates robust growth amid regulatory challenges and a focus on premium whisky expansion.

Pernod Ricard India, led by Jean Touboul, anticipates robust growth amid regulatory challenges and a focus on premium whisky expansion.

Pernod Ricard India anticipates strong double-digit growth in the medium term, driven by a growing trend towards premium products. Jean Touboul, CEO of Pernod Ricard India, highlighted that India has become the company’s second-largest Market globally. Despite facing regulatory challenges, including losing their liquor license in Delhi, Touboul remains optimistic and is actively seeking to ...

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The government plans to increase bank fines for regulatory noncompliance, aiming to strengthen deterrents against repeat offenders.

The government plans to increase bank fines for regulatory noncompliance, aiming to strengthen deterrents against repeat offenders.

The government is looking to increase fines for banks that fail to follow regulatory guidelines. Officials believe the current fines are too low to effectively discourage major organizations or those that repeatedly break the rules. To address this, the Centre is open to revising laws, such as the Banking Regulation Act of 1949 and the ...

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Regulatory reports expose Samsung and Xiaomi’s collusion with Amazon and Flipkart, breaching antitrust laws and harming competition in India.

Regulatory reports expose Samsung and Xiaomi’s collusion with Amazon and Flipkart, breaching antitrust laws and harming competition in India.

Recent investigations by India’s Competition Commission have found that major smartphone brands like Samsung and Xiaomi colluded with Amazon and Flipkart to break antitrust laws. Reports indicate that these companies engaged in exclusive product launches and prioritized selected sellers, harming competition and local retailers. Both Amazon and Flipkart allegedly favored preferred sellers, offering them discounts ...

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SEBI faces intense scrutiny over alleged regulatory failures in the Adani scandal, while its chairman denies implications of impropriety.

SEBI faces intense scrutiny over alleged regulatory failures in the Adani scandal, while its chairman denies implications of impropriety.

The Congress party has criticized the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) for its ongoing investigation into the Adani Group, claiming it has stalled without resolution. This comes after two Mauritius-based foreign portfolio investors petitioned the Securities Appellate Tribunal for relief from new Sebi regulations concerning foreign investments. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh alleges that ...

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Zee’s Chandra Accused of Corruption as Regulatory Battle Escalates Dramatically

Zee’s Chandra Accused of Corruption as Regulatory Battle Escalates Dramatically

Subhash Chandra, the chairman emeritus of Zee Entertainment, is facing legal challenges from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) regarding allegations of fund diversion. A recent hearing at the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) was postponed, with Chandra’s legal team requesting more time amidst objections from Sebi’s counsel. Chandra has publicly criticized Sebi’s chairperson, ...

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ICICI Securities Delisting Sparks Controversy Amid Regulatory Scrutiny and Shareholder Outcry

ICICI Securities Delisting Sparks Controversy Amid Regulatory Scrutiny and Shareholder Outcry

ICICI Bank’s plan to acquire its subsidiary, ICICI Securities, has sparked controversy among shareholders and drawn scrutiny from India’s Market regulator, SEBI. Discontent stems from the waiver of SEBI’s rules about compensating minority investors during the delisting process. A recent class-action suit alleges that the merger terms favor the bank and could cause significant losses ...

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