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Inter-Ministerial Committee to Tackle Regulatory Challenges Facing Fintechs
According to government sources, the committee will examine the impact of fintech on the banking and financial services sectors, identify growth barriers, and evaluate global best practices in governance and regulation.
The committee will assess the fintech sector’s growth and its contributions to the banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) landscape, as well as understand the challenges it faces and review the current regulatory and policy framework.
Following its discussions, the committee is expected to submit a report within three months of its inaugural meeting. The chair of the committee will be the secretary of the Department of Financial Services (DFS), and it will comprise senior officials from various key government bodies, including the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), NITI Aayog, Reserve Bank of India, SEBI, and the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
The Finance Ministry has previously engaged in in-depth discussions with representatives from the fintech industry, who highlighted several regulatory concerns that may impede technological innovation.
New Delhi: The price of domestic LPG cooking gas cylinders has been increased by Rs 29 across India. This is the second price hike in the last three months.
The increase comes as global energy prices continue to rise due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
After the revision, a domestic LPG cylinder now costs Rs 942 in Delhi, Rs 941.40 in Mumbai, Rs 968 in Kolkata, and Rs 957.50 in Chennai. In Bengaluru, the new price is Rs 944.50 per cylinder.
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The government said the cost of supplying LPG has increased significantly. However, subsidies under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana continue to help over 10 crore beneficiaries.
Petrol, diesel, and CNG prices have also increased in recent weeks as global fuel markets remain volatile.
Business: Honda Cars India has started delivering the new 2026 Honda City Hybrid to customers. The first car was handed over at a dealership in Bengaluru.
Honda President and CEO Takashi Nakajima attended the special delivery event. Other senior company officials were also present.
The first customer received a Crystal Black Pearl Honda City Hybrid. The car was delivered with a symbolic key and a gift hamper.
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The updated City comes with new features such as ventilated front seats and a 360-degree camera. It also offers wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a sunroof.
The sedan is available with petrol and strong-hybrid powertrain options. Honda claims the hybrid version delivers a mileage of 27.26 kmpl.
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The Honda City competes with the Volkswagen Virtus, Skoda Slavia, and Hyundai Verna in India.
Business : Indian companies borrowed $5.43 billion from abroad in March, according to RBI data. This was 51% lower than March last year.
Experts said the weak rupee and high global interest rates made foreign loans less attractive for companies.
In the financial year 2025-26, India Inc raised nearly $43 billion through foreign borrowings. This was down from $61 billion in the previous year.
In March 2025, borrowings had crossed $11 billion due to large deals by companies like JSW Steel and Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing.
Companies are also avoiding overseas loans because hedging costs have become expensive during currency volatility.
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The RBI reportedly discussed easing foreign borrowing rules and offering hedging support, but no final decision was taken.
Market experts said the ongoing West Asia conflict has increased uncertainty, making companies cautious about raising funds from abroad.
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