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September 15, 2024

ICRA ESG assigns its inaugural ESG rating to InCred Financial Services, signaling a transformative step towards sustainable investment in India.

ICRA ESG Ratings Limited has announced its first Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) rating for InCred Financial Services, a non-banking financial company. Recently registered as a Category-I ESG Rating Provider by SEBI, ICRA ESG aims to aid investors in understanding non-financial risks and opportunities. InCred received a rating of Impact 57, categorized as Moderate. This ...

September 1, 2024

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India’s Call for UNSC Seat: UK Urged to Step Aside!

Kishore Mahbubani, a former Singaporean diplomat, has emphasized the need for reforms in the United Nations Security Council, arguing that India deserves a permanent seat due to its status as the third-most powerful country globally. He believes the UK should step aside in this matter. In other news, the first international flight from Veer Savarkar ...

August 30, 2024

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Accenture’s Leadership Shakeup: Chakraborty and Tayob Step into New Roles

Accenture has announced significant leadership changes, appointing Arundhati Chakraborty as the new group chief executive of Accenture Operations, effective from September 1, 2024. She takes over from Yusuf Tayob, who will now lead the global Communications, Media, and Technology (CMT) industry practices. Chakraborty, known for her extensive experience in guiding complex transformations, will focus on ...

August 30, 2024

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RBI Proposes Same-Day Loans for Vendors: A Bold Step Toward Inclusion

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is encouraging fintech companies to consider offering “same-day” loans specifically designed for street vendors and hawkers. These loans would allow borrowers to receive and repay funds within 24 hours, aiming to enhance financial inclusion for individuals at the lower end of the economic spectrum. However, sources indicate that interest ...