States’ GDP calculation revamped: Govt issues uniform GSDP norms with 2022-23 as new base year

The statistics ministry on Thursday issued uniform guidelines for calculating Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) with 2022-23 as the revised base year, aiming to bring greater consistency and comparability in measuring economic performance across states and Union Territories, PTI reported.The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) said the move follows the revision of the…

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Trai proposes stricter complaint rules for telcos; penalties may go up to Rs 50 lakh per quarter

Telecom regulator Trai on Thursday proposed a stronger consumer grievance redressal framework for telecom operators, including penalties of up to Rs 50 lakh per quarter for improper handling or disposal of customer complaints, PTI reported.The proposed Telecom Consumers Complaint Redressal (Fourth Amendment) Regulation, 2026 aims to make complaint registration and tracking more transparent and accessible…

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India’s tops global remittance charts with $137 billion inflow from its 19 million strong diaspora

India’s diaspora is the largest at around 19 million, with significant numbers of international immigrants living in UAE, US and Saudi Arabia. With this backing, India continued its march as the top country receiving remittances, but 2024 was spectacular with inflows of $137 billion.The country also emerges as one of the biggest source countries for…

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Sebi shuts down risk reduction access trading platform, asks exchanges to strengthen contingency systems

Markets regulator Sebi on Thursday discontinued the Investor Risk Reduction Access (IRRA) platform for stock brokers with immediate effect saying the system had become redundant due to stronger cyber security, disaster recovery and business continuity mechanisms in the securities market, PTI reported.The IRRA platform, launched on October 1, 2023, was introduced to provide brokers with…

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US stock markets today (May 7, 2026): Wall Street holds near record highs as oil prices tumble on Iran deal hopes

US stock markets hovered near record highs on Thursday as oil prices extended losses amid rising optimism over a possible agreement between the United States and Iran that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore crude shipments from the Persian Gulf, AP reported.The S&P 500 added 0.1 per cent, extending gains after hitting an…

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UBL flags accidental disclosure – The Times of India

Bengaluru: United Breweries on Thursday informed stock exchanges that an employee inadvertently disclosed unpublished price sensitive information (UPSI) related to the company’s draft annual financial results to an outside individual.In a filing, the beer maker said the disclosure took place on May 5 “for legitimate reasons” but without the “necessary safeguards”. The company said the…

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SBI employees’ strike on May 25-26: Why bank staff are protesting, key demands, and will banking services be affected?

SBI employees’ strike: Employees of State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s largest public sector lender, have announced a two-day nationwide strike on May 25 and 26, raising concerns over staffing shortages, outsourcing, pension-related issues and working conditions, according to an ET report.The strike has been called by the All India State Bank of India…

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AI risk warning: Banks must prepare for cyber threats from advanced models like Mythos, says DFS Secretary Nagaraju

Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju on Thursday warned banks and financial institutions to strengthen cyber security systems and operational resilience, cautioning that advanced artificial intelligence models such as Anthropic’s “Mythos” could pose serious risks to the banking sector if released publicly, PTI reported.Addressing the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) conference on Risk Management in Mumbai, Nagaraju…

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