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E-rupee worth over Rs 130 crore in circulation: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Nine banks, viz., State Bank of India, Bank of Baroda, Union Bank of India, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Yes Bank, IDFC First Bank and HSBC
 "E-rupee worth over Rs 130 crore in circulation: FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
Cong seeks more clarity from ICICI Bank, Madhabi Buch on retiral payouts
Congress pointed out that the additional benefits given to Buch coincided with her appointment at Sebi
Congress seeks ICICI Bank's clarification on Sebi chief's retiral benefits
Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera on Tuesday issued a statement questioning ICICI Bank's explanation over retirement benefits allegedly received by Sebi Chief Madhabi Puri Buch
 "Congress seeks ICICI Bank's clarification on Sebi chief's retiral benefits")
Banks should bring in innovative products to mobilise deposits: Sitharaman
The banks, she stressed, need to focus on core banking business which is mobilising deposits
 "Banks should bring in innovative products to mobilise deposits: Sitharaman")
Navy's INS Brahmaputra severely damaged in fire, 1 sailor missing
In the afternoon on Monday, the ship experienced severe listing to one side (port side), the release said. "Despite all efforts, the ship could not be brought to the upright position
Budget and Politics:Union Budget to give a boost to exports, manufacturing
Custom duty on imitation jewellery has been enhanced from 20 per cent to 25 per cent. This will discourage cheap imports from China and encourage domestic manufacturing
 "Budget and Politics:Union Budget to give a boost to exports, manufacturing")
Budget and Markets:may give more importance to populist measures: Nischal
Budget may give more importance to populist measures: Nischal Maheshwari
 "Budget and Markets:may give more importance to populist measures: Nischal")
Budget LIVE: Rs 35,000 cr for net-zero carbon emission goals, says FM
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the last full Budget of the Modi government before general elections 2024 on February 1. Catch all latest updates on Union Budget 2023-24 here
 "Budget LIVE: Rs 35,000 cr for net-zero carbon emission goals, says FM")
LIVE: US President Joe Biden to run again for 2024 elections, says report
Catch live updates from across the globe here
 "LIVE: US President Joe Biden to run again for 2024 elections, says report")
Banks sanction Rs 23.2 trn to about 400 mn beneficiaries under Mudra Yojana
Banks and financial institutions have sanctioned Rs 23.2 trn to over 408.2 mn beneficiaries under the Mudra Yojana since its launch in 2015
 "Banks sanction Rs 23.2 trn to about 400 mn beneficiaries under Mudra Yojana")
FM Nirmala Sitharaman to attend Spring Meetings of IMF-World Bank
She will also participate in G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meetings
 "FM Nirmala Sitharaman to attend Spring Meetings of IMF-World Bank")
FM to embark on US tour from Monday, to attend World Bank Group, IMF meets
She will also be attending the G20 meetings and other associated meetings, which are scheduled to take place from April 10 to April 16
 "FM to embark on US tour from Monday, to attend World Bank Group, IMF meets")
Consumer rights body asks Finance Minister to probe biz activities of Rario
The Consumer Online Foundation has written to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to investigate the business activities of company Rario and its compliance with Indian taxation laws
Panel to review pension scheme: Difference between NPS and OPS explained
The government has announced setting up of a four-member committee to review the National Pension Scheme (NPS)
 "Panel to review pension scheme: Difference between NPS and OPS explained")
Inflation kept at 6% or below despite adverse circumstances, says FM
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman welcomes RBI decision, says it has taken a 'good call'
 "Inflation kept at 6% or below despite adverse circumstances, says FM")
More than Rs 40,700 crore sanctioned under Stand-Up India Scheme in 7 years
The scheme aims to promote entrepreneurship at the grassroot level focusing on economic empowerment and job creation and has been extended up to the year 2025
 "More than Rs 40,700 crore sanctioned under Stand-Up India Scheme in 7 years")
India has robust commercial systems giving confidence to investors: FM
FM Nirmala Sitharaman said that it is now agreed during the negotiations of bilateral trade treaties that India has a better robust commercial system giving investors the confidence they need
Government asks state-run banks to conduct more robust stress tests
The matter was reviewed at a March 25 meeting of the bank leaders with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who met to discuss progress of a reform agenda for the lenders
Centre may announce Aadhaar-based KYC norms for small savings schemes
The simplified KYC, along with small savings rates for the April-June 2023 quarter, may be announced on March 31, the official said
 "Centre may announce Aadhaar-based KYC norms for small savings schemes")
PSU banks recover 14% of written-off loans in last 5 years: FM Sitharaman
Of Rs 7.34 lakh crore written-off loans, state-owned lenders recovered Rs 1.03 lakh crore, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha
 "PSU banks recover 14% of written-off loans in last 5 years: FM Sitharaman")
