How seven new high-speed rail corridors can transform train travel in India

[ad_1] The 7 high-speed rail corridors have been identified with an aim to provide high-speed connectivity across key economic centres. (AI image) Indian Railways is looking to move to a passenger train services model that offers faster, more comfortable, and premium travel experience. In that context Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Union Budget announcement of seven…

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Sebi proposes greater flexibility for REITs and InvITs in liquid schemes; seeks stakeholder feedback

[ad_1] Market regulator Sebi has put forward proposals to widen the investment possibilities for Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) in liquid mutual fund schemes on Thursday.Currently, these trusts can only invest in liquid funds with the highest credit risk rating, limiting their options.These measures are part of Sebi’s push to…

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Fraud victims to be compensated up to Rs 25k under RBI’s new customer protection measures

[ad_1] MUMBAI: The RBI is proposing to compensate customers for losses arising from small-value digital frauds, with payouts of up to Rs 25,000, as part of a broader overhaul of consumer protection rules amid rising risks from mis-selling, cyber fraud and aggressive loan recovery practices.Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the central bank has reviewed its 2017…

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RBI monetary policy: Repo rate kept at 5.25% – what’s the GDP, inflation outlook & what does status quo mean for your EMIs, fixed deposits?

[ad_1] The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)-led Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Friday kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% in line with expectations from market analysts and economists. The decision to hold the repo rate was driven by resilient GDP growth and benign inflation, amid global headwinds.“After a detailed assessment of the evolving macroeconomic…

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