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The court noted that the applicant ‘does not have any criminal antecedents’ and the post ‘does not name any particular caste or community’

Explore ways to enhance revenues to desired levels, officials told

Jaishankar said ties between India, Suriname has expanded into a “robust, multifaceted engagement” covering infrastructure, trade, training and cultural links

The RBI former Governor was particular about the ease of doing business policies that should be adopted as they form the basis for attracting new industries and investments to the State, he urged government to vigorously promote startups

Larsen & Toubro, Hindustan Unilever, NTPC and Power Grid were the laggards

Anthropic is diving deeper into the financial services ​industry, releasing tools on Tuesday that can speed up myriad tasks for banks ⁠and insurers

Maharashtra HSC Supplementary 2026 applications open. Check here for important dates, last date May 15, fee payment details, and exam schedule details.

A memorandum typically includes demands related to pay scales, allowances, pensions and working conditions, which are then reviewed by the Commission.

With these approvals, the government has completed the initial slate of projects under ISM 1.0, taking the total to 12 units and cumulative investments of ₹1.65 lakh crore

Naidu asks NABARD to support horticulture sector in AP

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM) Disputes Partner and Head - International Arbitration Shaneen Parikh has resigned from the firm to most likely go independent.Speaking on her exit, CAM Managing Partner Cyril Shroff said,“She has spent most of her career with the firm. Given her seniority, she wants to explore the natural progression of being an independent arbitration practitioner and arbitrator. We are very supportive of her decision and see it as a logical step as an arbitration practitioner. W

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China is a key customer for Iranian oil, defying sanctions imposed by the United States as Washington seeks to choke off revenue to Tehran

(Amount in ₹ crore) Auction Results 91-Day 182-Day 364-Day I. Notified Amount 12,000 6,000 6,000 II. Competitive Bids Received       (i) Number 98 84 70 (ii) Amount 30,823.590 14,347.590 10,271.000 III. Cut-off price / Yield 98.6983 97.3325 94.6300 (YTM: 5.2900%) (YTM: 5.4963%) (YTM: 5.6903%) IV. Competitive Bids Accepted       (i) Number 53 49 59 (ii) Amount 11,400.000 5,700.000 5,700.000 V. Partial Allotment Percentage of Competitive Bids 51.3128 50.8033 25.

T-Bill 91-Day 182-Day 364-Day I. Total Face Value Notified ₹12,000 Crore ₹6,000 Crore ₹6,000 Crore II. Cut-off Price and Implicit Yield at Cut-Off Price 98.6983 (YTM: 5.2900%) 97.3325 (YTM: 5.4963%) 94.6300 (YTM: 5.6903%) III. Total Face Value Accepted ₹12,000 Crore ₹6,000 Crore ₹6,000 Crore Ajit Prasad           Deputy General Manager (Communications)     Press Release: 2026-2027/210

ORF Expert Speak: Blue Finance and the Global South: Bridging the Ocean Investment Gap

She said the saplings would be planted in the Mookaneri area at Kannankurichi and along the lake, with the initiative aimed at increasing green cover and promoting environmental conservation.

The former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister alleged that the developments seen in West Bengal could be replicated on a larger scale in Uttar Pradesh, where Assembly elections are due next year

Of the 983 applications received, 213 are from outside Karnataka, accounting for nearly 23% of the total

The outbreak of the West Asian crisis hit India’s Gulf oil supplies, making it turn to Russia

From the 30-Sensex firms, InterGlobe Aviation, Trent, Asian Paints, State Bank of India, HDFC Bank and Eternal were among the major winners

Match’s first-quarter revenue came in at $864 million, above estimates of $854.9 million, ‌according to data compiled by LSEG

SC to hear on May 20 pleas on legislative power to tax mineral rights

The UAE apart from being India’s close ally is also one of the top five energy suppliers to New Delhi.

Procurement of wheat and rice from the 2026 rabi season is currently underway. About 97 per cent of the wheat sown area of 334.17 lakh hectare has been harvested, along with the completion of pulse harvesting

GCC NRIs shift investments from real estate to Indian stocks, driven by regional conflict and changing remittance patterns.

The acquisition will be executed in multiple tranches, starting with an initial investment of $10 million in preference capital, which is expected to be closed by mid-June 2026

Vempati will hold office for 3 years

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (“IBC”) was enacted in order to consolidate and amend the laws relating to reorganization and insolvency resolution of corporate persons, partnership firms and individuals within a specific time frame in order to ensure maximum utilization of the value of assets, for the purpose of promoting entrepreneurship, availability of credit and above all, ensuring the interest of all the stakeholders.  Moratorium under the IBC: A roadblock or regulator for arbitrat

NIIF Infrastructure Finance Limited has extended a term loan facility aggregating to ₹1,200 crore ($126.7 million) to Vijayapura Tollway Private Limited, a special purpose vehicle of IJM Corporation Berhad.JSA Advocates & Solicitors has advised NIIF Infrastructure Finance on this financing transaction.The transaction team was led by Nand Gopal Anand (Partner), with support from Harshit Dusad (Partner) and Vrindesh Patel (Principal Associate).Vijaypura Tollway is engaged in the

The Madras High Court has ordered the listing of a petition seeking proceedings under Income Tax Act and registration of a criminal case against actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay over alleged suppression of income and receipt of unaccounted cash [Rajkumar v. Director General of Income Tax].The High Court Registry had earlier declined to register the plea over the question of maintainability.In an order passed on April 8, a Bench of Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G Ar

Inorbit Malls (India) Private Limited is acquiring a 100% stake in Kruti Realtors and Developers Private Limited, Alliance Mall Developers Co. Private Limited and Empire Malls Private Limited from Prozone Realty Limited, at a valuation of ₹1,242.50 crore, to be adjusted for other assets and liabilities as per mutual agreement at completionVeritas Legal is advising Inorbit Malls on this acquisition. The Firm advised on due diligence, structuring, negotiation and drafting of the transaction docume

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Reliance, Adani among major investors; 39,000+ jobs expected as CM pushes for fast, transparent clearances

US acknowledges India's incredible economic potentialat the SelectUSA Investment Summit at National Harbor in US

Gazette notification: Ministry of Finance

On a review of current and evolving liquidity conditions, it has been decided to conduct a Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction on Thursday, May 07, 2026, as under: Sl. No. Notified Amount (₹ crore) Tenor (day) Window Timing Date of Reversal 1 75,000 4 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM May 11, 2026 (Monday) 2. The operational guidelines for the auction will be same as given in Reserve Bank’s Press Release 2021-2022/1572 dated January 20, 2022. Ajit Prasad

ORF Expert Speak: Preparing Digital Finance for the Quantum Era

Reliance Industries to set up a ₹1,08,010 crore data centre in Vizag and a solar power project, along with a battery energy storage system, in Sri Sathya Sai district with an outlay of ₹51,300 crore

The threshold will be tested every six months, the capital market watchdog said

We look at the fiscal picture of West Bengal and Tamil Nadu by taking into account the announcements made by leaders during campaigning

Management likely to propose route rationalisation, workforce measures to stabilise finances

Loans capped at ₹1,000 crore per carrier; government offers up to 90 per cent credit guarantee support

The Bombay High Court has sharply criticised IIFL Finance Limited for using the strategy of masking unilateral arbitrator appointments by routing them through institutions or algorithm-based selection platforms. [DS Textiles v. IIFL Finance Ltd].The Court noted an increasing trend of non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) and banks unilaterally appointing arbitrators through an institution or an algorithm, hoping this cleanses the inherent illegality.“An increasing trend is being seen in a numb

Inorbit Malls (India) Private Limited is acquiring a 100% stake in Kruti Realtors and Developers Private Limited, Alliance Mall Developers Co. Private Limited and Empire Malls Private Limited from Prozone Realty Limited, at a valuation of ₹1,242.50 crore, to be adjusted for other assets and liabilities as per mutual agreement at completionVeritas Legal is advising Inorbit Malls on this acquisition. The Firm advised on due diligence, structuring, negotiation and drafting of the transaction docume

The employees’ delegation told the Chief Secretary that Ahmad Babu, after assuming charge of the department, effected promotions for employees in several cadres and introduced high-end technologies like AI and data analytics to enhance tax collections.

Senior doctors get higher pay in private hospitals, but they avoid quitting government service so as to finally claim benefits and pension for life.

Naidu asked officials to collaborate with Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham and submit a detailed report on training and promoting seaweed cultivation among women.

TVK’s campaign was conducted almost fully on social media, spearheaded by young people, who though form only one-fifth of the electorate, says Author R. Kannan; it was almost as if Mr. Vijay got a free pass as other parties were dismissive of him

The split of Muslim votes came to the advantage of the BJP and the party’s candidates were seen either winning or leading in six of the 12 seats in Malda, where the electorate is 50% Muslims.

Pixxel will design, build, launch, and operate the satellite, and Sarvam will provide the AI backbone

The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 361.62 points to 76,907.78 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 134.90 points to 23,980.60

The rising adoption ‌of artificial intelligence tools in modern warfare has boosted demand for software platforms developed by companies such as ‌Palantir

To many observers, the BJP’s Bengal win is the biggest political moment for the party since the 2014 Lok Sabha victory.

The BJP is set to govern Bengal for the first time since Independence. The TMC’s vote share collapsed from 48% in 2021 to 40.8%

The argument that developing large language models (LLMs) locally would waste Indian resources has weakened. Put to strategic use, AI could have implications for cyber and national security. Clearly, India must develop its own frontier AI models.

The rightist BJP has ousted a Marxist party’s inheritor of power in West Bengal, while Tamil Nadu’s originator of Dravidian ideology has lost to a less ideological party led by film star Vijay. How investor-friendly will debutant regimes be?

Axis Finance Limited has secured an investment of approximately ₹750 crore from Kedaara Capital (investing through two entities, Kedaara Capital Fund IV AIF and Kedaara Pearl Holding) by way of subscription to approximately 5% of the issued and subscribed paid-up share capital of the Company.Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised Axis Finance Limited and Axis Bank Limited on this transaction. The Firm advised on key considerations for structuring and finalizing binding documentation for the tran

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ORF Expert Speak: Project Vault: Industrial Insurance, Not Supply Chain Independence

The tour will focus on textiles, chemicals and petrochemicals, metals & downstream industries, and pharmaceuticals

India recognised Jamaica’s growing role as a logistics hub and gateway to the Caribbean for trade and investment, Mr. Jaishankar said.

Sustained high oil prices would quickly erode EBITDA if domestic pump prices fail to keep pace with rising input costs, while large inventory holdings and refining volumes would increase working-capital needs

The company also informed that it is sourcing their LNG from Oman, Mozambique, Nigeria, Congo and Senegal, as it seeks to address for the lost volumes

“Foreign direct investment from India to the United States was approximately $16.4 billion, which supported approximately 70,800 jobs,” said Brandon Remington U.S. Deputy Undersecretary in the Department of Commerce

Moody’s said India is well placed to manage future shocks because monetary policy frameworks are clear and predictable, inflation expectations are well anchored, and exchange rates can adjust when needed

Following the stake sale, shares of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) slipped 1.10% to trade at ₹1,723.75 apiece on the BSE on May 5, 2026

Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Results: Vijay reported Rs 213.36 crore parked in a single savings account at Indian Overseas Bank.

Minister of State for Tourism and Culture Dharmendra Bhav Singh Lodhi has admitted that the investigation has shown indications of negligence.

The report notes that the coverage and scale of these transfers have expanded sharply, but the rising fiscal burden on states poses a key risk for the bond market going forward

As per the SOP, up to 12 weeks’ time has been fixed for a decision on the proposals, excluding the time taken by applicants in removing deficiencies in the proposals or in supplying additional information

It said India had made key policy choices that support stability well before the recent stress period

The point of a wealth tax, it now seems, is to rein in the power of the rich. But all such a levy might effectively do is empower bureaucrats who decide how much wealth is worth taxing. This merely shifts power from the market to the government.

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Government of India press release: Cabinet approves Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme 5.0

ORF Expert Speak: From Stress to Strategy: Gulf Capital and India's Development Finance Reckoning

The lawyer-activist, the last among the 16 accused in the 2017 case, will continue to be behind bars as his bail application in a separate 2016 arson case is pending before Supreme Court

The project is planned as a brownfield facility with a 650-metre jetty, two large floating dry docks, workshops and associated marine infrastructure, the statement said

Significant push for horticulture development in Rayalaseema and Prakasam districts with a sum of ₹5,313 crore specifically allocated for the purpose

The updated Standard Operating Procedure document also includes higher scrutiny for investments in specific sectors, those coming from particular countries, and those exceeding a certain size.

Total outlay of the scheme is expected to be ₹18,100 crore; expected to generate additional credit flows worth ₹2.25 lakh crore, the government said

From the Sensex firms, ICICI Bank, Eternal, Tech Mahindra, Axis Bank, Bharti Airtel and Larsen & Toubro were among the major laggards

BPSC opens online applications from May seventh to May thirty first for the 72nd Combined Competitive Examination to fill 1230 vacancies.

The US ambassador said this is what a “true win looks like for the American economy”, adding that the details would be revealed soon.

The scheme aims to provide credit guarantee coverage of 100 per cent for MSMEs and 90 per cent for non-MSMEs as well as airline sector.

On an ongoing basis, the RBI too, on its part, can consider some further refinements, particularly with regard to more engagement on its core inflation measures, she added

Will improve ease of doing business by making FDI approvals faster, transparent, and fully digital, say analysts

Fewer than two per cent of Indian women are screened for cervical cancer. The cost of that gap is paid in late diagnoses, ruined finances, and lives.

India’s rangelands store carbon, support millions, and have been ignored by climate policy for decades. Now that markets have noticed them, the question is whether rights or revenues will arrive first.

Rs 1.90 Lakh Crore Investments, 1.52 Lakh Jobs Expected

The UDF, on the other hand, displayed unusual deftness going about its election campaign. It dismissed the LDF development story, making it look very usual and only to be expected. It rejected advances in fiscal management made by LDF despite strangulation by the Union government, complaining of empty government coffers even with no data to back its claims

The programme, being implemented jointly by the Kesineni Foundation and NSFDC, follows nearly two years of efforts by the MP.

Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said that for some time now, his party has been drawing attention to a fundamental problem preventing the economy from achieving higher real GDP growth rates

The case surfaced after the family of a minor lodged a complaint stating that the accused collected ₹13 lakh from the victim under the pretext of a start‑up investment.

The court noted that the case involves allegations related to public money and regulatory compliance, and is not confined to an individual.

The iconic building, raised in the British era, is located close to not only Lok Bhavan and Kolkata Police headquarters, Lalbazaar, but also important establishments including GPO and RBI eastern region office among others.

Nabard has specifically allocated Rs.5,313 crore for horticulture development in Rayalaseema and Prakasam districts.

The petitioners contended that their names are reflected in revenue records and that pattadar passbooks issued in their favour establish title and lawful possession.

The government’s 2025-26 Economic Survey showed that health inflation came down to 3% in December 2025 from 6% in 2023. However, the Aon’s Global Medical Trends Rate 2026 report and other market reports place medical inflation in India at 11-13%.

Sections of the media have been reduced to echoing the ruling establishment, while those who persist in asking questions are ‘targeted relentlessly’, says the Congress president while calling for deep introspection by all stakeholders on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day

The Chief Minister’s ambitious drive for investments has given rise to concerns

The majority mark in the Union Territory is 16 and every seat counts - something that has been made more complicated with the entry of actor-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).

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The budget is a vital tool for govt in executing various programs. Critically, it informs citizens of how resources are spent — how much and on what? But the process by which the budget is are not

Government of India press release: CBIC Member Shri Surjit Bhujabal inaugurates GST Bhawan at Itanagar today

However, rising input costs driven by global factors, including the Middle East conflict, pushed inflation to multi-month highs.

AR Legal is looking to hire Legal Associates at their litigation office in New Delhi.Number of Positions: 2 (Two)PQE: 0-2 yearsQualification: LL.B, BA. LL.B, BBA.LL.BLocation: New DelhiJob descriptionAt AR Legal, our work spans dispute resolution including civil, criminal, commercial, arbitration, consumer, and regulatory matters.This is not a back-office role. The selected candidates will receive meaningful, hands-on exposure across every stage of litigation, from drafting and researc

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Monday dismissed an appeal by Vedanta Limited challenging the acceptance of Adani's resolution plan for the debt-laden Jaiprakash Associates Limited (JAL) [Vedanta Vs Bhuvan Madan].A Bench comprising Chairperson Justice (retired) Ashok Bhushan and Technical Member Barun Mitra held that the Committee of Creditors (CoC) were right in rejecting Vedanta's resolution plan. Jaiprakash Associates Limited (JAL) was admitted into the corporate insolv

Citius TransNet Investment Trust has made an initial public offering of equity shares aggregating to ₹1,105 crore.Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co acted as legal counsel to Citius TransNet Investment Trust (the Trust), EAAA TransInfra Managers Limited (Investment Manager), and Epic TransNet Infrastructure Private Limited (Sponsor) on the Trust’s formation, private placement of securities and IPO.The Capital Markets team was led by Nikhil Naredi (Partner) and Rohit Tiwari (Partner), with

Delay is often an inevitable feature of construction contracts. The claims arising out of such delay are many and varied, including price variation on account of delay, site overheads, loss of profitability and head office overheads.Frequently, these claims are not adequately corroborated with evidence before the Arbitral Tribunal, which leads to the Tribunal rejecting otherwise meritorious claims or Courts setting aside awards. This article seeks to provide a snapshot of where certain claims ar

Pine Labs has acquired Shopflo Technologies, a SaaS-based online checkout platform, for ₹88 crore ($9.3 million), in an all-cash transaction.Obhan Mason advised Pine Labs on the end-to-end transaction, from deal structuring, comprehensive legal due diligence, drafting and negotiation of definitive agreements, to regulatory advisory. The firm also provided strategic guidance on transaction execution within the governance and compliance framework applicable to a publicly listed entity.The transact

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) draws attention of the public to Press Release dated December 11, 2023 cautioning members of the public on false and misleading campaigns promising loan waivers. RBI has observed, with serious concern, the continued occurrence of such campaigns, through various media channels and direct outreach, by certain individuals and entities. Such campaigns not only mislead the general public but also interfere with the orderly functioning of the credit system of the countr

Analysis of the performance under the Citizen’s Charter during the month of April 2026 has been carried out, and the summary thereof is given below – Description No. of Applications A Applications pending at the beginning of the month 3,452                  B Applications received during the month 18,270

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated April 29, 2026, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹20,000/- (Rupees Twenty Thousand only) on Mogaveera Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai (the bank) for non-compliance with certain directions issued by RBI on ‘Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy – Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)’. 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)(

Budget with significant income tax relief - no tax up to Rs 12 lakh, new simplified regime with 8 slabs. Rs 11.21 lakh crore for infrastructure, support for MSMEs, and Makhana Board for Bihar. Focus on growth, investment, and consumption.

First full budget of NDA III government with focus on employment and skilling (Rs 2 lakh crore for 5 schemes), new income tax regime slabs, abolition of angel tax, and Rs 11.11 lakh crore capex allocation for infrastructure.

Scheme for traditional artisans and craftspeople working with their hands and tools, covering 18 trades including carpentry, blacksmithing, and pottery. Provides skill training, toolkit incentives, collateral-free credit up to Rs 3 lakh, and digital payment incentives.

Decriminalised 183 offences across 42 central Acts to promote ease of living and doing business. Replaced imprisonment with monetary penalties and compounding for minor regulatory non-compliance offences.

Incentive scheme across 14 key sectors including electronics, pharmaceuticals, automobiles, and textiles with total outlay of Rs 1.97 lakh crore. Aims to boost domestic manufacturing, create jobs, and reduce import dependence.

Micro-credit scheme providing affordable working capital loans (Rs 10,000 to Rs 50,000 in three tranches) to street vendors affected by COVID-19. Includes digital payment incentives and cashback rewards.

Rs 20 lakh crore (approximately 10% of GDP) comprehensive economic stimulus package announced during COVID-19 pandemic. Covered MSMEs, farmers, migrant workers, and structural reforms across agriculture, coal, defence, and space sectors.

Enables confiscation of assets and properties of economic offenders who flee India to avoid criminal prosecution. Applies to offences involving amounts of Rs 100 crore or more.

India's biggest indirect tax reform unifying over a dozen central and state taxes into a single nationwide tax. The 101st Constitutional Amendment and four GST Acts created a unified national market for goods and services.

India's most significant indirect tax reform, replacing 17 central and state taxes with a unified GST. Required constitutional amendment. Implemented through Central GST, State GST, and Integrated GST with a GST Council for cooperative federalism.

Overnight withdrawal of 86% of currency in circulation to combat black money, counterfeit currency, and terror financing. Led to rapid growth of digital payments and formalisation of the economy, though debated for its economic impact.

Government demonetised 86% of currency in circulation overnight, invalidating Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes. Aimed at curbing black money, counterfeiting, and terror financing. Highly debated — accelerated digital payments adoption but caused significant economic disruption.

Unified insolvency resolution framework replacing multiple overlapping laws. Established NCLT as adjudicating authority with time-bound resolution (180+90 days) for corporate insolvency, improving India's ease of doing business.

Comprehensive insolvency resolution framework consolidating existing laws. Created NCLT/NCLAT for resolution, IBBI as regulator, and Insolvency Professionals. Set strict 180-day timeline for resolution. Transformed India's credit culture.

Facilitates bank loans between Rs 10 lakh and Rs 1 crore to at least one SC/ST borrower and one woman borrower per bank branch for setting up greenfield enterprises. Promotes entrepreneurship among underrepresented groups.

Crop insurance scheme with lowest-ever premium rates (2% for kharif, 1.5% for rabi) providing comprehensive risk cover for pre-sowing to post-harvest losses. Uses technology including satellite imagery and drones for rapid claim settlement.

Action plan to promote entrepreneurship with tax exemptions for three years, self-certification for compliance, simplified startup registration, and a Rs 10,000 crore Fund of Funds. Recognised over 1 lakh startups.

Provides micro-finance loans up to Rs 10 lakh to non-corporate, non-farm small/micro enterprises through three categories: Shishu (up to Rs 50,000), Kishore (up to Rs 5 lakh), and Tarun (up to Rs 10 lakh).

Raised FDI cap in insurance sector from 26% to 49%, strengthened IRDA's regulatory powers, and allowed Lloyd's of London to operate in India. Aimed to increase insurance penetration and capital inflows.

Flagship initiative to transform India into a global manufacturing hub across 25 sectors. Simplified regulatory environment, dedicated investor facilitation, and robust intellectual property regime to boost domestic and foreign investment.

World's largest financial inclusion programme providing universal access to banking services with zero-balance accounts, RuPay debit cards, and insurance cover. Over 50 crore accounts opened since launch.

Comprehensive overhaul of corporate governance law replacing the Companies Act 1956. Introduced mandatory CSR spending (2% of net profit), class action suits, one-person companies, and enhanced auditor accountability.

Comprehensive overhaul of corporate law replacing the Companies Act 1956. Introduced mandatory CSR spending (2% of net profits for qualifying companies), class action suits, one-person companies, and enhanced corporate governance norms.

Pioneered electronic transfer of government subsidies and benefits directly to beneficiary bank accounts using Aadhaar authentication. Aimed at reducing leakages, eliminating middlemen, and improving targeting of welfare schemes.

Launched to transfer subsidies directly to beneficiary bank accounts linked to Aadhaar, reducing leakages and middlemen. Initially covered LPG subsidy (PAHAL), scholarships, and MGNREGA wages. Later expanded massively under NDA government.

India's last Five Year Plan targeting 8% GDP growth with emphasis on health, education, and sustainable development. Introduced focus on governance improvements and the shift towards outcome-based monitoring.

Allowed 51% FDI in multi-brand retail and 100% in single-brand retail, subject to conditions including 30% local sourcing. Aimed to attract global retail chains and modernise India's retail infrastructure.

Waived loans of approximately 3.6 crore small and marginal farmers at a cost of Rs 71,680 crore. One of the largest farm debt waiver programmes in Indian history, covering both direct and indirect agricultural loans.

Planning Commission blueprint targeting 9% GDP growth with focus on inclusive development, education, health, and rural infrastructure. Emphasised bridging divides between rural-urban and rich-poor populations.

Established a framework for creation of Special Economic Zones to promote exports, attract FDI, and generate employment. Provided tax holidays and single-window clearance for SEZ developers and units.

Legislation to institutionalise fiscal discipline by setting targets for reducing fiscal deficit to 3% of GDP and eliminating revenue deficit. Established a framework for responsible fiscal management by the central government.

Established legal framework to prevent money laundering and provide for confiscation of property derived from laundered money. Created Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-IND) and empowered Enforcement Directorate.

Established the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to prevent anti-competitive practices, regulate mergers and acquisitions, and promote competition in Indian markets. Replaced the MRTP Act.

Established SEBI as a statutory regulatory body to protect investor interests, regulate the securities market, and promote the development of the stock exchange. Key institution for India's capital market development.

Finance Minister Manmohan Singh introduced sweeping economic reforms dismantling the License Raj, opening India to foreign investment, reducing import tariffs, and initiating privatisation of state-owned enterprises. This fundamentally transformed India's economy from a closed, state-controlled model to a market-oriented one.