Comprehensive Coverage of Indian Standards Notification Amendment – March 2025 Key Points Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) issued a corrigendum on March 13, 2025. This amendment adjusts previous compliance deadlines from August and September 2024 notifications. New compliance date aligned to February 23, 2026 for multiple standards. Detailed Process Overview Initial Notifications and Amendments Original compliance dates shifted for three specific BIS notifications: Original Notification Ref. No. Original Compliance Date Revised Compliance Date Affected Schedule […]

RBI Rupee Stability: Govt and Central Bank’s Plan to Defend Currency Amid Volatility RBI Rupee Stability: Govt and Central Bank’s Plan to Defend Currency Amid Volatility RBI Rupee Stability has been a major concern as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) actively defends the Indian rupee to manage depreciation and control market volatility. The government remains confident in RBI’s strategic interventions, ensuring that the rupee does not experience excessive fluctuations. Despite initial speculations that new […]

Innovation That Creates Impact: Harsh Mariwala’s Vision for Marico Innovation Foundation Harsh Mariwala’s Mission: Making Innovation Matter For twenty years, the Marico Innovation Foundation (MIF) has been at the forefront of identifying and fostering innovative ideas in India. Founded by Harsh Mariwala, chairman of Marico Limited, the foundation has witnessed an exponential increase in applicants, growing from 700 applications in previous years to 1,200 in 2025. This surge underscores the increasing relevance of technology-driven innovations […]

Pink Tax & Gender Pay Gap: How It Affects Women’s Financial Independence The Silent Surcharge: Pink Tax and How It Eats into Women’s Earnings Understanding the Pink Tax: A Hidden Cost on Women’s Finances Have you ever noticed that products and services marketed to women often cost more than similar ones for men? This hidden price disparity, known as the pink tax, is an invisible financial burden placed on women for everything from personal care […]

Low-ticket Gift City funds are almost here. But what holds them back? Understanding the Challenges of Launching Retail Funds in Gift City Navigating Taxation Complexities to Unlock Investment Opportunities Gift City’s potential as a hub for low-ticket retail funds is clear, yet certain crucial challenges must be addressed, particularly in taxation regulations. In today’s competitive financial landscape, understanding these hurdles is vital for asset managers and foreign investors looking to tap into India’s vibrant market. […]