Parliamentary Panel Seeks Stronger MSME Safeguards, Greater Transparency In CCI Penalties

New Delhi, Jul 22 (KNN) A Parliamentary Committee has recommended periodic reviews of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) regulatory framework, greater transparency in penalty calculations and stronger safeguards for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and startups. The recommendations are part of the committee’s 257th Report on Subordinate Legislation,Continue Reading

Government, RBI Roll Out Regulatory Measures to Strengthen Fintech Ecosystem and Consumer Protection

New Delhi, Jul 21 (KNN) The Government and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have introduced various regulatory, supervisory and consumer protection measures to strengthen the fintech ecosystem, including digital lending platforms and payment aggregators. The information was provided by Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary in a writtenContinue Reading

RBI Deputy Governor Calls For Stronger Internal Ombudsman Mechanism In Banks

Mumbai, Jul 21 (KNN) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Deputy Governor Swaminathan J has called on regulated entities to strengthen their Internal Ombudsman mechanisms to ensure customer grievances are resolved fairly, independently and within institutions. Addressing the Internal Ombudsman Conference organised by the RBI in Mumbai, he said a significantContinue Reading

Govt May Seek Parliament Nod For Higher Spending Amid Subsidy Pressures

New Delhi, Jul 20 (KNN) The Centre may seek Parliament’s approval for additional expenditure as rising subsidy commitments and new policy initiatives put pressure on government finances.  Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to balance the need for higher spending with the government’s commitment to fiscal discipline, TOI reported. RisingContinue Reading