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Centre Urges Northern States to Step Up Farmer Awareness on Stubble Management
Read the story ↗: Centre Urges Northern States to Step Up Farmer Awareness on Stubble ManagementWith winter approaching, the focus shifts to curbing farm fires and improving air quality in North India.
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67% of Indian AI Startups Are Building Applications, Not Infrastructure
Read the story ↗: 67% of Indian AI Startups Are Building Applications, Not InfrastructureA new CCI study shows where India’s AI innovation energy is flowing and why it matters.
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India Explores Nationwide Climate-Linked Insurance Scheme
Read the story ↗: India Explores Nationwide Climate-Linked Insurance SchemeThe government is in early discussions to create a parametric insurance model for quick payouts during extreme weather events.
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Tier II and III Cities Outshine Metros with 21 Percent Hiring Surge in September
Read the story ↗: Tier II and III Cities Outshine Metros with 21 Percent Hiring Surge in SeptemberSmaller cities are becoming India’s new job engines, driven by e-commerce, retail, and festive demand.
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GST 2.0 Removes 18% GST on Term Insurance Premiums
Read the story ↗: GST 2.0 Removes 18% GST on Term Insurance PremiumsInsurance just became more affordable. Here is how 0% GST could reshape financial planning for millions.
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SEBI Launches Validated UPI Handles to Curb Payment Fraud
Read the story ↗: SEBI Launches Validated UPI Handles to Curb Payment FraudNew “@valid” UPI IDs and SEBI Check tool aim to protect investors from fraudulent collections.
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India’s Insolvency Law Reduces NPAs as Regulators Eye Deeper Integration
Read the story ↗: India’s Insolvency Law Reduces NPAs as Regulators Eye Deeper IntegrationIBC credited with cleaning bank balance sheets as regulators eye tighter integration with anti-money laundering laws.
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RBI Holds Rates Steady Amid Tariff Uncertainty
Read the story ↗: RBI Holds Rates Steady Amid Tariff UncertaintyInflation is cooling, but global trade tensions keep RBI cautious.
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Goa Cabinet Approves ₹2,500 Crore PPP Projects
Read the story ↗: Goa Cabinet Approves ₹2,500 Crore PPP ProjectsSeven development initiatives cleared across heritage, tourism and logistics.
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Makhana Mornings Daily Brief (September 16, 2025)
Read the story ↗: Makhana Mornings Daily Brief (September 16, 2025)Markets rally on trade optimism as exporters, MSMEs and MedTech stories lead the day