Japan's Cabinet on Friday approved a record initial budget of JPY 122.31 trillion (approximately USD 783 billion) for fiscal 2026, underscoring the newly appointed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's expansionary fiscal approach aimed at stimulating economic growth and strengthening defence capa
Amid the Aravalli hills row, Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Thursday claimed that the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) is protecting the mining mafia in various states, including Bihar, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh.
Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Thursday said the state has recorded a significant rise in Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections since the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government assumed office in 2022, attributing the growth to systemic reforms, technology-driven enforcement a
The decision was taken by the Kimberley Process Plenary, the apex decision-making body of the tripartite mechanism that brings together governments, the international diamond industry and civil society. The initiative seeks to curb the flow of rough diamonds used by rebel groups or their
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 25: M1 Group successfully concluded the third edition of its flagship thought-leadership forum, Samaah 2025, in Mumbai. The event brought together policymakers, senior banking leaders, corporates, and fintech players to discuss how digital finance and s
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 24: Funds advised by Convergent Finance LLP ('Convergent') and leading private equity firm Samara Capital ('Samara') through their jointly owned and controlled company, CAG-Tech Mauritius Limited ('CAG-Tech'), have signed definitive documents for the ac
Singapore, December 24: HashKey Capital, a leading global asset manager specializing in crypto and blockchain, announced the successful first closing of its fourth fund, HashKey Fintech Multi-Strategy Fund IV ("Fund IV"). The fund concluded with US$250 million in total commitments, exceeding
Jaishankar also held talks with Minister of Health, Nalinda Jayatissa, Labour and Deputy Finance Minister Anil Jayantha and Deputy Minister of Tourism Ruwan Ranasinghe.
In a move aimed at strengthening GIFT City's position as a global financial and technology hub, the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) administration has revised its "Wine and Dine" facility to allow authorised officials working in GIFT City and domestic and foreign visito
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], December 23: Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company Limited ("Canara HSBC Life Insurance") has entered into a strategic bancassurance alliance with Equitas Small Finance Bank ("ESFB"), marking a significant step toward deepening life insurance penetration across Ind
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 23: Ujjivan Small Finance Bank (Ujjivan SFB), serving more than 98 lakh customers across 26 states and UTs, has achieved a transformational leap in digital adoption and customer engagement through its partnership with Netcore Cloud. By deploying hyper-l
Paramount on Monday (local time) addressed the concerns put forward by Warner Bros Discovery over its acquisition, with Oracle founder Larry Ellison issuing an "irrevocable personal guarantee" of USD 40.4 billion in equity to finance the deal.