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Sebi reforms REITs and InvITs norms to align disclosures, cut entry size; allow broader role for merchant bankers – Times of India

The Sebi board on Wednesday approved a set of amendments aimed at improving ease of doing business for Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs), and merchant bankers. The key changes include greater cash-flow flexibility for REITs and InvITs, a sharper definition of public unitholding, harmonised reporting timelines, and a reduction in the…

Govt bond push: Sebi eases compliance rules for G-Sec FPIs, KYC norms and disclosure timelines relaxed – Times of India

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In a move aimed at boosting long-term foreign investment in Indian debt markets, Sebi on Wednesday approved several compliance relaxations for Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) that invest exclusively in Indian government securities (G-Secs).The decision, taken at the regulator’s board meeting, is expected to simplify onboarding, reduce paperwork, and improve ease of doing business for these…

BIS push on toy safety: India outpaces global norms, domestic firms gain global traction – Times of India

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India’s stricter toy safety standards have not only reduced consumer complaints but also helped domestic manufacturers expand exports, according to officials at the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).BIS Director Adbhut Singh said Indian norms, designed around local weather and usage patterns, surpass global benchmarks like ISO and IEC in areas including chemical, physical, and electrical…

RBI’s new step on Rupee Interest Rate Derivatives; issues draft norms – check details – Times of India

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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday released a fresh set of draft regulations aimed at updating the rules for Rupee Interest Rate Derivatives (IRD), in a move designed to bring the regulatory framework in line with evolving market practices and increased participation from non-resident entities.The current framework, last revised in June 2019, is…

BCCI forms panel to draft victory celebration norms after Bengaluru stampede

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has formed a three-member panel to create safety guidelines for post-match celebrations, following the tragic stampede outside Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium that claimed 11 lives. The incident occurred on June 4, when an overwhelming crowd gathered to celebrate Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s maiden IPL title win. Led…

BCCI Apex Council to discuss norms for IPL victory celebrations after Bengaluru stampede; RCB ban not on cards | Cricket News – Times of India

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Stampede in Bengaluru left 11 dead as lakhs reached the Chinnaswamy Stadium to celebrate Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s maiden IPL title. Mumbai: The BCCI is looking to make standard guidelines for IPL victory celebrations in its Apex Council meeting on June 14, in the wake of the tragic stampede at Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium that claimed 11…

UK tightens work visa, citizenship norms. 5 top points

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced stringent British immigration rules, declaring a stop to what he called a “squalid chapter” and a “failed experiment in open borders.” Starmer vowed to “take back control” with the more stringent rules which make it harder to obtain work, family and student visas to the UK. This is a…

SC: Roll out food safety norms for packaged food items in 3 months | India News – The Times of India

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NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Wednesday set a three-month deadline for the Centre to implement food safety norms that make it mandatory to display key information about packaged food items on containers. It said the Centre must decide amendments to Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020, within the period.“You all have grandchildren?…

US starts collecting Trump’s 10% tariff, breaking global trade norms

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US customs agents began collecting President Donald Trump’s unilateral 10% tariff on all imports from many countries on Saturday, with higher levies on goods from 57 larger trading partners due to start next week. The initial 10% “baseline” tariff to be paid by US importers took effect at US seaports, airports and customs warehouses at…

UGC Chairman Jagadesh Kumar says new foreign degree norms will align Indian education with global standards – The Times of India

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UGC introduces structured framework to evaluate foreign degrees and ensure transparency NEW DELHI: In a major reform aimed at promoting internationalisation in Indian higher education, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has introduced a new set of regulations for the recognition and equivalence of foreign qualifications. The UGC (Recognition and Grant of Equivalence to Qualifications Obtained…