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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the features of Unified Pension Scheme have been designed to ensure payment of assured payouts while also maintaining the fiscal sustainability of the fund

India Policy and Reforms

TREND | 11 Aug 2025

India's tax reform needs more economic focus, less political manoeuvring

Business Standard

Over eight years later, GST has fallen short of expectations, prompting the government to appoint Home Minister Amit Shah to lead negotiations for its reform

GST rate cut, domestic demand can shield India from Trump tariffs

Business Line | 10 Aug 2025

India Policy and Reforms

TREND | 10 Aug 2025

CII urges GST-style land reforms to boost India's manufacturing push

Business Standard

Industry body CII on Sunday pitched for comprehensive land reforms such as the formation of a GST-like Council to enable coordinated and consensus-based reforms and uniform stamp duty rates of 3 to 5 per cent across the country for India to become a global manufacturing hub. While protectionism and trade wars pose a challenge, India's stable policy framework, strong industrial capabilities, large domestic market and a young workforce, coupled with its reputation as a trusted and capable partner among many nations, set it up as an attractive investment destination, it stated. The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has proposed establishing Integrated Land Authorities in each state, and also advocated full digitisation of the conversion process, besides suggesting rationalisation of stamp duty rates to a uniform range of 3 to 5 per cent across states. It also recommended that states should move to a conclusive titling system that ensures clear ownership. "The global landscape is

India Policy and Reforms

TREND | 10 Aug 2025

SEBI Proposes Lower Entry Threshold For Large-Value AIFs At Rs 25 Crore

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The proposals follow recommendations from Sebi's Alternative Investment Policy Advisory Committee and the Ease of Doing Business Working Group.

Sebi streamlines norms for converting private InvITs to public ones

Business Standard | 09 Aug 2025 4 more

India Policy and Reforms

TREND | 09 Aug 2025

SEBI Scraps Transaction Charges For Mutual Fund Distributors With Immediate Effect

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SEBI's latest move is expected to simplify the distributor compensation process while maintaining transparency in the mutual fund ecosystem.

India Policy and Reforms

TREND | 09 Aug 2025

Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey highlights need to redefine independent directors' role

Economic Times

Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey spoke about redefining independent directors' roles. He addressed the 2025 Annual Directors' Conclave. Pandey emphasized that independent directors should be stewards of accountability. He urged them to freely dissent and question information. He highlighted the importance of diverse views for a stronger board.

India Policy and Reforms

TREND | 08 Aug 2025

NCDEX gets SEBI's conditional nod to enter equity markets

Business Line

Regulator directs agri-exchange to enter cash market before derivatives, improve technology and keep strengthening commodity segment

India Policy and Reforms

TREND | 08 Aug 2025

SEBI allows MF to pay transaction charges to distributors

Business Line

The decision follows a public consultation on the subject matter carried out in May 2023 followed by an industry consultation in June, said SEBI

SEBI eases framework for private InvITs going public

Business Line | 08 Aug 2025