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RBI Raises Repo Rate to 5.50%: Detailed Explanation The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has increased the repo rate by 25 basis points (0.25%), raising it from 5.25% to 5.50%. This is significant because it marks a shift towards controlling inflation and signals that interest rates are likely to remain elevated for some time. What …
Apple Pay Makes Its Debut in India India’s digital payments ecosystem has welcomed a significant new entrant with the launch of Apple Pay. After years of speculation, Apple has officially introduced its contactless payment service in India, allowing eligible users to make secure transactions using their iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. The move marks Apple’s …
DPDP Act 2023: India’s Data Privacy Era Is Here. Is Your Business Ready? India has entered a new era of data privacy regulation with the introduction of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 and the DPDP Rules, 2025. Together, these regulations establish a comprehensive framework governing how organizations collect, process, store, share, and …
FAQs on Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) The FAQ explains the proposed Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on selected UPI Person-to-Merchant (P2M) transactions and clarifies that consumers will continue to use UPI free of cost. What is MDR? MDR (Merchant Discount Rate) is a fee charged to merchants for accepting digital payments. It is generally paid by …
Overview on Decoding India’s Carbon Market The presentation explains the evolution, structure, and significance of India’s carbon market and how it supports India’s climate commitments while creating economic opportunities. It is particularly relevant for businesses, regulators, investors, and chartered accountants. The Indian carbon market represents a transformative step towards achieving India’s climate goals while promoting …
A Lesson in Leadership, Purpose, and Giving Back to the Community : I Love PDF In today’s world, where most successful digital tools quickly move behind paywalls, it’s inspiring to come across stories that remind us that impact is not always measured by profit alone. I recently came across the story behind iLovePDF, a platform …
POSH Compliance & Workplace Safety Services The POSH Act, 2013 — At a Glance POSH Act, 2013 was introduced to provide protection against sexual harassment of women at the workplace and for the prevention and redressal of related complaints. The Act came into force on 9th December 2013 and applies to every workplace in India …
ESIC Code Allotted at Incorporation but No Employees? Do You Need to File Returns or Surrender the ESIC Registration? Many newly incorporated companies receive an ESIC Registration Code automatically through SPICe+ and AGILE-PRO-S at the time of incorporation. A common question that arises is whether a company with zero employees must file ESIC returns and …
Individual Health Insurance Premiums Expected to Increase by 22.4% in 2027 Health insurance premiums are on an upward trajectory globally and in India — with projections pointing to continued double-digit increases in 2027. The global context provides useful perspective on the structural forces at work, while India’s specific market dynamics add additional pressure factors. For …
Which of your investments can be used as loan collateral? Investors may hold valuable assets but still face temporary cash requirements. A loan against shares can help eligible investors access funds without selling their listed investments. Under a Loan Against Shares facility, eligible listed shares are pledged as collateral. The investor can therefore raise funds …