Lakshmi Venkatesan Venkataraman, Founding and Managing Trustee, Bharatiya Yuva Shakti Trust, said, "One of the key concerns for microentrepreneurs is access to timely and adequate credit. While fintech firms and NBFCs process loans in a few days, banks still take 2-3 months, causing delays."
The government is expected to continue on its fiscal deficit reduction path, bringing it down to 4.4 per cent of GDP in FY26. A strategic focus on investment and spending reforms will help balance fiscal prudence with economic expansion.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday chaired a review meeting on the implementation of three new criminal laws in Gujarat with state Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.
A series of important bills are likely to be taken up during the session. These include the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, aimed at strengthening banking regulations and oversight, and the Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which focuses on enhancing the operational efficiency of the Ind
According to the report, both the government and the RBI are expected to announce crucial steps aimed at stimulating growth in the face of a slowing economy.
The Sensex started 43.69 points lower at 76,489.27, while the Nifty saw a marginal decline of 5.30 points, opening at 23,157.80. Among Nifty 50 companies, 35 stocks advanced, 15 declined, and one remained unchanged.
In the run-up to the February 5 Delhi Assembly polls, Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nitin Gadkari had campaigned in Delhi's Matiala Assembly constituency.
Union Minister for Labour and Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, launched two significant initiatives--State and Union Territory Microsites under the e-Shram initiative and the Occupational Shortage Index (OSI)--on Wednesday during the meeting with State/UT La
MP Shinde said that Maharashtra is leading the way with pioneering initiatives aimed at women, farmers, and youth - three pillars of the society that deserve unwavering support.