In addition to data-driven assessments, the survey often provides policy recommendations aimed at improving economic efficiency and fostering growth. Over the years, it has adopted thematic approaches, focusing on topics such as behavioral economics, digital transformation, or climate resilience to frame discussions on policy and reform.
RBI Files Insolvency Petition Against Aviom India Housing Finance
Following the filing of the application, an interim moratorium has come into effect as per the provisions of the IBC. This prevents the institution or continuation of legal proceedings against the company, prohibits the transfer or disposal of assets, and restricts enforcement of security interests until the tribunal either admits or rejects the petition. However, the supply of essential goods and services to the company will remain uninterrupted during this period.
India’s Bold AI Push: A step towards digital sovereignty and global leadership
At the heart of this effort is the India AI Compute Facility, a state-of-the-art infrastructure that has surpassed initial expectations, securing nearly 19,000 GPUs. This massive computational resource, including some of the most advanced AI chips like Nvidia H100 and H200 GPUs, will play a crucial role in developing a Large Language Model (LLM) tailored to India’s unique needs. This approach ensures that India isn’t merely playing catch-up with the global AI race but is actively shaping the future of generative AI with solutions that are culturally and linguistically diverse.
SEBI clarifies prohibited associations in securities market
The circular, directed to all registered intermediaries, recognized stock exchanges, clearing corporations, and depositories, addresses critical aspects of the amended SEBI regulations
What the US Fed’s rate pause means for India
US Fed decided to pause interest rates but said this isn’t a shift in policy stance
Fed hits pause button, Powell says guided by economic goals and the law, not politics
It’s the first key decision from the central bank under President Donald Trump’s second term, and comes after Trump said he should have some say in Fed policy.
The slow death of Independent Journalism in India
A veteran journalist had to resign from an international publication in 2017 after the publication faced legal pressure from a prominent corporate group over an investigative report. The mere threat of defamation cases and the potential withdrawal of advertisements were enough for the publisher to distance itself from the journalist’s work
Microfinance’s unchecked greed risks another AP Crisis
The latest concerns from within the MFI industry itself—circulated in a candid plea—paint a grim picture. In several locations, over 30 institutions, including banks, NBFCs, cooperative societies, and informal lenders, are all aggressively lending to the same poor households.
AIBEA urges Government to strengthen PSBs ahead of Budget 2025
AIBEA reiterated its opposition to the privatization of public sector banks, particularly calling for the government to retain a minimum 51% stake in IDBI Bank. The letter also urged Bank of Baroda to merge its subsidiary, Nainital Bank, rather than selling it. Additionally, the association raised concerns about aggressive cross-selling of insurance products by banks, calling for a renewed focus on core banking services.
RBI to Conduct USD/INR Buy/Sell Swap Auction to Inject Liquidity
According to the RBI’s notification, the auction will take place between 10:30 AM and 11:30 AM on January 31, 2025. The near leg (spot) settlement date for the swap is February 4, 2025, while the far leg settlement date is August 4, 2025.