The Department of Financial Services has approved Viability Plan 2.0 for Regional Rural Banks, a three-year programme running from 2025-26 to 2027-28. It targets better operational efficiency and stronger financial stability through four pillars: operational excellence, asset quality, profitability, and growth. The DFS will monitor key metrics including CRAR and digital adoption to measure progress.
Women are increasingly driving India’s investing momentum, with demat accounts opened by women jumping 129% since 2021, according to Axis Direct. The data points to a clear preference for mutual funds, steady SIP investing, and long-term goal planning, helped by rising digital adoption and a more risk-aware approach to wealth building.
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Employment in India’s unincorporated sector climbed to 128.1 million in 2025, driven by small businesses adding 7.5 million new jobs. Services led the expansion, with trade and manufacturing also contributing. Gross value added rose alongside stronger rural performance. Businesses increasingly adopted digital tools, boosting reliance on internet-based operations, while average emoluments and labour productivity improved.
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