The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated September 08, 2026, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹27.30 lakh (Rupees Twenty Seven Lakh Thirty Thousand only) on Asset Care & Reconstruction Enterprise Limited (the company) for non-compliance with certain provisions of the directions issued by RBI on ‘Income Recognition’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under the provisions of section 12 read with section 30A(1) of the Securitisatio
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated September 09, 2026, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.15 lakh (Rupees One Lakh and Fifteen Thousand only) on Jilla Sahakari Bank Ltd., Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh (the bank) for non-compliance with certain directions issued by RBI on ‘Membership of Credit Information Companies (CICs) by Co-operative Banks’ and ‘Know Your Customer (KYC)’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under the p
Adjudication Order in the matter of insider trading activity of an entity in the scrip of Jindal Steel and Power Limited
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated September 02, 2026, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹6.20 lakh (Rupees Six Lakh Twenty Thousand only) on Hinduja Leyland Finance Limited (the company) for non-compliance with certain provisions of the directions issued by RBI on ‘Pricing of Microfinance Loans’ and ‘Securitisation of Standard Assets’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under Section 58G(1)(b) read with Section 58B(
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated August 31, 2026, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1,19,400 (Rupees One Lakh Nineteen Thousand Four Hundred only) on Equifax Credit Information Services Private Limited (the company) for non-compliance with certain provisions of directions issued by RBI on ‘Framework for compensation to customers for delayed updation / rectification of credit information’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI un
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated August 31, 2026, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹4.20 lakh (Rupees Four Lakh Twenty Thousand only) on Sammaan Finserve Limited (the company) for non-compliance with certain provisions of the directions issued by RBI on ‘Early Recognition of Stress and Reporting to Central Repository of Information on Large Credits (CRILC)’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under Section 58G(1)(b) read with
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated August 31, 2026, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹6,89,600 (Rupees Six lakh eighty nine thousand six hundred only) on CRIF High Mark Credit Information Services Private Limited (the company) for non-compliance with certain provisions of the directions issued by RBI on ‘Framework for compensation to customers for delayed updation/ rectification of credit information’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferr
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated August 31, 2026, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹26,82,800 (Rupees Twenty-six lakh eighty two thousand eight hundred only) on TransUnion CIBIL Limited (the company) for non-compliance with certain provisions of the directions issued by RBI on ‘Framework for compensation to customers for delayed updation/ rectification of credit information’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under the provi
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated August 28, 2026, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2.03 lakh (Rupees Two Lakh and Three Thousand only) on Jai Bhawani Sahakari Bank Ltd., Pune, (the bank) for non-compliance with certain directions issued by RBI on ‘Membership of Credit Information Companies (CICs) by Co-operative Banks’ and ‘Know Your Customer (KYC)’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under the provisions of Sect
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated August 25, 2026, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹20,000/- (Rupees Twenty Thousand only) on The Mumbai District Central Co-operative Bank Ltd., Maharashtra (the bank) for non-compliance with certain directions issued by RBI on Know Your Customer (KYC). This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Sections 46(4)(i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. The s
It is hereby notified for information of the public that in exercise of powers vested in it under sub section (1) of Section 35 A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) vide Directive Ref. No.S4110 /12-22-377 / 2026-27 dated August 28, 2026 has issued certain Directions to Ashok Sahakari Bank Ltd., Ahmednagar, (“the bank”), whereby, as from the close of business on August 28, 2026, the bank shall not, without prior approval of RBI in
It is hereby notified for information of the public that in exercise of powers vested in it under sub section (1) of Section 35 A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) vide Directive Ref. No. पर्य.वि.जम्मू. सं.S132/12-01-040/2026-27 dated August 25, 2026 has issued certain Directions to The Citizens Co-operative Bank Ltd., Jammu, (“the bank”), whereby, as
It is hereby notified for information of the public that in exercise of powers vested in it under sub section (1) of Section 35 A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) vide Directive Ref. No. NGP.DOS.SSM 3.No.S276/15-02-156/2026-2027 dated August 25, 2026, has issued certain Directions to Desaiganj Nagari Cooperative Bank Maryadit, Desaiganj, (“the bank”), whereby, as from the close of business on August 27, 2026, the bank shall not
The Reserve Bank of India (RBl) has, by an order dated August 25, 2026, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹50,000 (Rupees Fifty Thousand only) on Jalna District Central Co-operative Bank Ltd., Maharashtra (the bank), for non-compliance with certain directions issued by RBI on 'Membership of Credit Information Companies (CICs) by Co-operative Banks' and 'Know Your Customer (KYC)'. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI, under the provisions of section 25(1)(iii) re
SEBI Order for Compliance Notice of Attachment Demat Account and Mutual Fund Folio(s) for Recovery Certificate No.8932 of 2025 against M/s. Jay Energy and S. Energies Limited in the matter of Jay Energy and S. Energies Limited
SEBI Order for Compliance Notice of Attachment Bank/Post Office account for Recovery Certificate No.8932 of 2025 against M/s. Jay Energy and S. Energies Limited in the matter of Jay Energy and S. Energies Limited
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated August 20, 2026, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1 lakh (Rupees One lakh only) on Vikas Souharda Co-operative Bank Limited, Hosapete, Karnataka (the bank) for non-compliance with certain directions issued by RBI on ‘Income Recognition, Asset Classification, Provisioning and Other Related Matters - UCBs’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under the provisions of section 47A(1)(c) read with s
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated August 19, 2026, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹8.10 lakh (Rupees Eight Lakh Ten Thousand only) on Shri Ram Finance Corporation Private Limited (the company) for non-compliance with certain provisions of the directions issued by RBI on ‘Governance’ and the ‘Reserve Bank of India (Know Your Customer (KYC)) Directions’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under section 58G(1)(b) re
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated August 19, 2026, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2.70 lakh (Rupees Two lakh seventy thousand only) on Progfin Private Limited (the company) for non-compliance with certain provisions of the ‘Reserve Bank of India (Know Your Customer (KYC)) Directions’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under section 58(G)(1)(b) read with section 58(B)(5)(aa) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. The Statu
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated August 14, 2026, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2.70 lakh (Rupees Two Lakh Seventy Thousand only) on Fusion Finance Limited (the company) for non-compliance with certain provisions of ‘Reserve Bank of India (Know Your Customer (KYC)) Directions’ issued by RBI. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under Section 58G(1)(b) read with Section 58B(5)(aa) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. The
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated August 14, 2026, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹6.20 lakh (Rupees Six Lakh Twenty Thousand only) on Northern Arc Capital Limited (the company) for non-compliance with certain provisions of the directions issued by RBI on ‘Disclosures in Financial Statements - Notes to Accounts’ and on ‘Internal Ombudsman for Regulated Entities’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under section 5
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated August 14, 2026, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹59.20 lakh (Rupees Fifty-Nine lakh twenty thousand only) on IndusInd Bank Limited (the bank) for non-compliance with certain provisions of directions issued by RBI on ‘Interest Rate on Deposits’ and ‘Securitisation of Standard Assets’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under the provisions of section 47A(1)(c) read with section 46
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated August 14, 2026, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹3.10 lakh (Rupees Three Lakh Ten Thousand only) on Muthoot MCred Limited (Formerly Known as Muthoottu Mini Financiers Limited) (the company) for non-compliance with certain provisions of the directions issued by RBI on ‘Asset Classification’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under section 58G(1)(b) read with section 58B(5)(aa) of the Reserve
Rs 10,900 crore scheme replacing FAME-II to promote adoption of electric vehicles. Provides demand incentives for e-2 wheelers, e-3 wheelers, e-ambulances, e-trucks, and supports EV charging infrastructure deployment.
Rooftop solar programme providing free electricity up to 300 units per month to 1 crore households through subsidised rooftop solar installations. Government subsidy covers panels up to 3 kW capacity.
Central Act enacted 2024-02-12. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Opens up India's Exclusive Economic Zone for commercial mining of offshore minerals. Establishes a framework for granting licences and leases for offshore mineral exploration and production.
Amended the MMDR Act to allow private sector participation in exploration of critical and strategic minerals including lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements. Introduced auction of exploration licences for deep-seated minerals.
Rs 19,744 crore mission to make India a global hub for green hydrogen production and export. Targets 5 million tonnes per annum of green hydrogen production capacity by 2030, reducing fossil fuel dependence.
Amendments to strengthen the regulatory framework for power distribution, promote renewable energy, and enable delicensing of distribution for increased competition. Introduces provisions for payment security mechanism.
Central Act enacted 2021-03-28. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2018-01-05. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Universal household electrification scheme to provide electricity connections to all willing un-electrified households in rural and urban areas. Achieved near-universal household electrification by March 2019.
Central Act enacted 2017-08-04. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2017-04-20. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.
Central Act enacted 2016-03-25. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2015-03-30. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2013-09-18. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2013-04-22. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2012-08-30. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2010-09-21. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Part of NAPCC, targeting 20 GW of solar capacity by 2022 (later revised to 100 GW). Introduced feed-in tariffs, viability gap funding, and RPO mechanisms to promote grid-connected solar power.
Launched under the National Action Plan on Climate Change with a target of 20 GW solar power by 2022 (later revised upward to 100 GW). Catalysed India's solar energy revolution through VGF subsidies, RPOs, and competitive bidding.
Central Act enacted 2009-03-20. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Landmark agreement enabling civil nuclear cooperation between India and the United States, ending India's nuclear isolation. Allowed India access to civilian nuclear technology and fuel from the global market.
India's first comprehensive climate policy framework comprising eight national missions including Solar, Energy Efficiency, Water, Himalayan Ecosystem, Green India, Sustainable Agriculture, Sustainable Habitat, and Strategic Knowledge for Climate Change.
India's comprehensive climate change strategy with eight National Missions: Solar, Enhanced Energy Efficiency, Sustainable Habitat, Water, Sustaining Himalayan Ecosystem, Green India, Sustainable Agriculture, and Strategic Knowledge.
Central Act enacted 2007-12-20. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2007-09-19. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2006-06-16. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2006-03-31. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2004-12-21. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2003-12-30. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Comprehensive legislation consolidating laws relating to generation, transmission, distribution, and trading of electricity. Introduced open access, delicensed generation, created regulatory commissions, and laid groundwork for power sector reform.
Central Act enacted 2003-05-26. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2003-01-30. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2003-01-17. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2001-09-29. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2000-12-08. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 1999-12-29. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 1996-12-24. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 1995-12-16. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 1995-11-22. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 1995-03-25. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 1993-09-04. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 1992-08-07. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
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Reports, briefs and long reads
SECI’s 15-year journey has supported renewable energy deployment, market investments and emerging clean energy technologies, strengthening India’s renewable energy ecosystem.
Power outages in Kerala: D Dhanuraj discusses improving electricity supply through microgrids, investment, PPPs and greater competition. The post D Dhanuraj on Power Cuts in Kerala | All India Radio (AIR) Kochi FM appeared first on Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR).
Jefferies projects that India's space economy will expand fivefold to US$ 40-45 billion by 2030 and that data centre capacity will surpass 10 GW within five years, describing the country's semiconductor, solar and aerospace expansion as part of a broader "New Industrial Revolution".
India’s Eurasian shift will play itself out in the upcoming BRICS Summit. This is in contrast to just four years ago, when India cultivated the West, especially the U.S., in the aftermath of the 2020 Galwan clashes. Now with the U.S.’ tough tariffs and trade negotiations, India has made space to lean towards the Eurasian groupings, emphasising its long-held foreign policy principle of strategic balancing. The post India’s diplomatic shifts in SCO and BRICS appeared first on Gateway House.
India commissioned its first geothermal wells in Ladakh's Puga Valley in July 2026, backed by a national policy and theoretical potential of nearly 10.6 GW. Pilot projects and international partnerships are building the foundation for a wider geothermal ecosystem.
**Kanishk Goyal and Ayushi Kumari “Publicity is justly commended as a remedy for social and industrial diseases. Sunlight is said to be the best of disinfectants; electric light the most efficient policeman.” – Louis D. Brandeis Brandeis’s observation matters most when State power itself becomes the subject of public scrutiny. In September 2025, the Supreme […] The post The Constitutional Paradox of Why the State Can Surveil but the Citizen Cannot Record appeared fi
The SCO aims to be more than a security dialogue, because churn in the global order means not only military power but includes new instruments like infrastructure, energy and technology. The SCO has potential here. China’s factories, Russia’s energy and resources, India’s technology and services, and Central Asia’s location and minerals, connected to Iran and Pakistan’s location on the Arabian Sea, could become a formidable economic geography. The post The SCO at 25 is evolving appeared first on
India’s EV sales rose 51% year-on-year in August 2026, driven by strong demand for electric cars and two-wheelers, despite a temporary month-on-month decline in registrations.
India's power capacity could cross 2,000 GW by 2047, with solar exceeding 1,100 GW, per an ENCIS report. The sector will need US$ 0.5 trillion in investment and over a million skilled workers by 2030.
Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi held talks with Russian President Mr. Vladimir Putin on trade, energy and defence at the SCO summit in Bishkek.
India and Brazil are targeting US$ 30 billion in bilateral trade by 2030, while advancing cooperation in pharmaceuticals, agriculture, critical minerals, renewable energy and advanced manufacturing.
Women's leadership in India's development sector presents a paradox. There's plenty of scaffolding—mentoring circles, workshops, leadership academies, networking dinners—built with genuine intention and care. Women climb it. They lean in, network, build credentials, and do the quiet work of becoming legible to power. And yet numbers and conversations are not as promising as they should be. According to a study published in 2025, women hold 67 percent of leadership in small social sector organisa
Union Minister Mr. Nitin Gadkari said India's EV market will reach US$ 209.55 billion crores by 2030, creating five crore jobs. He also highlighted growth in India's automobile industry and efforts to cut logistics costs.
Tata Power Renewables has commissioned a 72.5 MW captive solar project in Rajasthan for Tata Steel, expected to generate 166 MUs annually and offset nearly 1.19 lakh tonnes of carbon emissions per year.
The Mecca Accord between Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan has raised some red flags in the region, and in India. One element remains unchanged: India’s value to Riyadh as an energy importer. With demand security holding more weight than supply security in an uncertain future, a major and growing oil importer like India is more important than the cash-for-security arrangement the Kingdom has signed with Pakistan. The post Mecca Accord and India’s energy security appeared first on Gateway House.
The proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) between India and the U.S. aims to enhance trade relations by reducing barriers and increasing cooperation in various sectors. But negotiations have reached an impasse largely due to the tariffs implemented during Trump's second administration. India is maintaining a firm stance on key issues rather than softening its position. The post New tariffs complicate India-U.S. trade negotiations appeared first on Gateway House.
Suzlon Group plans to invest US$ 1 billion in Andhra Pradesh, including the development of 1,325 MW of new wind projects in Anantapur district. The company is targeting 5 GW of additional renewable energy capacity in the state by 2030.
India’s established IT ecosystem, growing AI applications, renewable energy capacity and expanding digital infrastructure are strengthening the country’s position in emerging technology and data centre markets, according to Union Minister Mr. Ashwini Vaishnaw.
**Himanshu and Lavanya Introduction The constitutional position of fourth-branch institutions requires a revisiting of the historical evolution of separation of powers doctrine. Modern constitutional democracies rely on a network of unelected oversight institutions in order to monitor the excesses of state power. Various fourth branch institutions now perform functions not envisaged by the classical theory […] The post Rethinking Fourth Branch Institutions appeared first on Vidhi Centre fo
The new Qatar-India remittance corridor combines Qatar Post's postal network with UPI infrastructure, enabling convenient inward remittances of up to US$ 1,048 per transaction to UPI-enabled Indian bank accounts.
Announcements 6
Official press releases
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers conferred on it under Section 45-IA (6) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, has cancelled the Certificate of Registration of the following companies. Sr. No. Name of the Company Registered Office Address CoR No. CoR Issued on Cancellation Order Date 1 Dar's Financial Services Pvt Ltd GE-108, Rajdanga Main Road, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, 700107 B.05.03300 February 03, 2000 August 03, 2026 2 Rolta Holding and Finance Corporation Private Limit
The following eight Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFC) have surrendered the Certificate of Registration (CoR) granted to them by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The RBI, in exercise of powers conferred on it under Section 45-IA (6) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, has therefore cancelled their CoR. i) Cancellation of CoR due to exit from Non-Banking Financial Institution (NBFI) business Sr. No. Name of the Company Registered Office Address CoR No. CoR Issued on Date of Cancellation o
The Reserve Bank had recognised FinTech Association for Consumer Empowerment (FACE) as the first Self-Regulatory Organisation in the FinTech Sector (SRO-FT), vide Press Release dated August 28, 2024. 2. RBI has since received an application from the Unified Fintech Forum (UFF) seeking recognition as SRO-FT. The application was examined against the requirements of the Framework, and it has been decided to accord recognition to the UFF (CIN No. U91990KA2016NPL096977) as SRO-FT. (Brij Raj) &nb
Ease of onboarding for FPIs – Acceptance of digitally signed Power of Attorney
Acceptance of digitally signed Power of Attorney from FPIs
News coverage 40
Journalism about this sector — not policy documents
Under what powers can the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights summon social media platforms and other companies?
The Visegrad Group (V4) is a cultural and political alliance of the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia that aims at advancing co-operation in military, economic, cultural and energy affairs
CPI(M) leader P. Rajeeve alleges that UDF Ministers have signalled to the electorate that ordinary citizens without resources are at a disadvantage compared with the moneyed elite, who dole out freebies and fund foreign jaunts for ‘power centres and authority figures’
General Studies-2; Topic: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. Introduction Delimitation is the act of redrawing boundaries of Lok Sabha and State Assembly constituencies to reflect changes in population over time. While rooted in the core democratic principle of equal representation—”one person, one vote, … Continue reading "UPSC Editorial Analysis: Delimitation and the Difficult Bal
Referring to Articles 162, 256 and 257(1) of the Constitution, the governor said the distribution of executive powers between the union and the states warranted consideration before the state government adopted a protocol that he said was inconsistent with the union's prescribed protocol
The change aligns with the upcoming 2027 power unit regulations, which favor increased engine power over hybrid electrical output
AI will be a key topic of discussion at the high-level UN General Assembly this week after several AI industry leaders called for a coordinated slowdown of the development of the increasingly powerful technology
Where does the solution lie?Noel Tata and Natarajan Chandrasekaran.Imagine two investors controlling a listed company through a private holding company. One has a veto over how the holding company will vote on capital raising, borrowing, acquisitions and divestments at the listed company.Put that veto in the listed company and public shareholders must approve it. Put the equivalent right in the promoter’s unlisted parent and the shareholder vote may disappear.The location changes while the power
India-New Zealand FTA to kick in Oct 20, opening a zero-tariff export window Deccan Herald
Delhi govt to provide free rooftop solar panels to 2.3 lakh families in first phase The Indian Express
Noting that over 30 lakh notices have been issued, the Court sought the details of manpower deployed for the process.
Union petroleum and natural gas minister Hardeep Singh Puri describes the discovery as a major milestone for India’s offshore energy exploration: Reports
Dont end up punishing India JPMorgan CEO asks US to rethink Russian oil tariffs
The Centre said that the issues have become largely academic after the enactment of the GST Act in 2017