FSSAI Urges Food Vendors and Consumers to Stop Using Newspapers for Food Packaging Introduction: FSSAI’s Warning on Newspaper Use in Food Packaging The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a strong caution to food vendors and consumers, urging them to immediately refrain from using newspapers for packing, serving, and storing food. Recognizing the significant health risks associated with this practice, FSSAI is working closely with state food authorities to enforce regulations […]

Zolve Expanding its Neobanking Services to the UK, Australia, and Canada in all 3 countries Introduction: Zolve’s Geographic Expansion on Neobanking Zolve, the neobanking platform based in Delaware and Bengaluru, is set to broaden its product offerings to Indians looking to settle in the UK, Australia, and Canada. Founder Raghunandan G shared this exciting development with ET, highlighting the platform’s plans to establish partnerships with local international institutions in these geographies to facilitate seamless financial […]

The Surge in CFO Job Switches and its Impact on Salaries Introduction: Demand for Seasoned CFOs in a Dynamic Business Environment Chief financial officers (CFOs) are witnessing an unprecedented frequency of job switches as companies, ranging from IPO-bound startups to established firms venturing into new sectors, seek experienced CFOs to ensure financial stability, navigate stricter accounting and regulatory norms, streamline costs, and raise funds in today’s volatile business landscape. The Ripple Effect: Soaring Compensation and […]

The Significance of Banking License for Fintech Companies Unveiling the Benefits and Challenges of Acquiring a Banking License for Fintech Ventures Indian fintech unicorn Slice recently received regulatory approval to merge with North East Small Finance Bank, marking its transition into a full-fledged bank. Similarly, Resilient Innovations, the operating company behind fintech firm BharatPe, became a financial investor in Unity Small Finance Bank, as part of a central bank initiative to expand formal financing beyond […]

Insurance Companies Violating Guidelines, Accused of Unfairly Rejecting Claims: AHPI Introduction The  AHPI (Association of Healthcare Providers India) has raised serious concerns about the conduct of private insurance companies operating in the country. According to AHPI, insurance companies have been unjustly denying claims and blatantly disregarding IRDAI guidelines. Additionally, this collective of hospitals and healthcare providers argues that such behavior indicates the formation of an “alarming cartel” among private insurers. Deprivation of Cashless Facilities and […]