Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has set up a panel headed by SBI Chairman C S Setty to evaluate risks tied to the AI platform “Mythos” and propose mitigation strategies. Banks will work together to understand the threats posed by Mythos and determine what investments are needed to counter AI-driven challenges.
The government has said there is currently no proposal to supply edible oils to consumers at subsidised rates. Data shows domestic production of edible oils in 2020-21 was 111.51 lakh tonnes against imports of 134.52 lakh tonnes, while demand reached 246.03 lakh tonnes. Groundnut oil retail prices also rose sharply to Rs 176.28 per kg.
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The government has said it has not received reports from auto component makers about any serious LPG supply shortage so far. Speaking at an inter-ministerial briefing on West Asia developments, the Ministry of Heavy Industries said it is in constant contact with the automobile industry and is taking steps to address potential supply-chain disruptions.
The Indian government has begun cancelling registrations of NGOs that have not spent foreign donations received years ago. Under a proposed bill, oversight could tighten further, with powers to freeze funds and restrict how assets are managed. The move signals a major push for greater accountability in the non-profit sector and stronger compliance with donor utilisation norms.
The government has extended the tenures of Rajneesh Karnatak, MD and CEO of Bank of India, and Debadatta Chand, MD and CEO of Bank of Baroda, by three years each. The Bank of India extension starts April 29, 2026, while Bank of Baroda’s begins July 1, 2026, allowing both executives to continue leading their banks through 2029.
The Centre has notified a framework for prepackaged insolvency resolution for MSMEs under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. However, it has not yet set or notified the threshold amounts needed to trigger prepackaged insolvency. The move provides a legal pathway, but businesses may still face uncertainty until the key thresholds are announced.
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The Supreme Court’s latest ruling offers Vodafone relief, but the deciding factor may be what happens next. The government’s delayed support for Vodafone’s distressed position weighed heavily in the court’s reasoning, prompting questions about whether the case becomes a precedent for other telecom and financial disputes.
India’s Cabinet has approved the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool, funded with a sovereign guarantee exceeding ₹12,980 crore. The scheme is designed to provide steady maritime insurance coverage for Indian vessels across a wide range of risks, reducing insurers’ reliance outside the country. Officials say it will lower operating costs and strengthen domestic capacity in maritime risk management.
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