‘Cannot Be Currencies’: FM Nirmala Sitharaman Spells India’s Stance on Crypto

‘Cannot Be Currencies’: FM Nirmala Sitharaman Spells India’s Stance on Crypto

The Web3 sector in India is currently under regulatory maintenance, with the government gradually deploying rules to safeguard the finances involved with the digital assets industry. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was asked Friday about India’s stance on cryptocurrencies. Sharing her response, the minister said that cryptocurrencies were not seen or…

When Will G20 Nations Adopt Decided Crypto Roadmap? Indian FM Gives Update

When Will G20 Nations Adopt Decided Crypto Roadmap? Indian FM Gives Update

India is set to handover the presidency of the G20 nations to Brazil in December, after one year of holding it. During India’s G20 presidency, it worked with global financial institutions on formulating laws to govern the crypto sector on an international level. Prior to the weekend, Indian finance minister…

Government Aims to Digitise 3,100 Crore Documents Ahead of Launch of Phase-3 of E-Courts Project

Government Aims to Digitise 3,100 Crore Documents Ahead of Launch of Phase-3 of E-Courts Project

The government plans to digitise over 3,100 crore documents as part of the phase-III of the e-Courts project which is likely to be formally launched soon, sources said on Tuesday. On the table is also a plan to set up solar power facilities for ensuring seamless availability of information communication…

April to July Period Crucial for Global Crypto Regulations, Hints Nirmala Sitharaman

April to July Period Crucial for Global Crypto Regulations, Hints Nirmala Sitharaman

India, under its ongoing G20 Presidency, is spearheading the process of formulating crypto laws that would work uniformly on an international level and make the sector safer against crimes and misuse. In a fresh development, Indian finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has disclosed that the three-month period between April and July…

India Could See Increase in Manufacturing of iPhones, Other Premium Phones After Tax Cuts on Imported Parts

India Could See Increase in Manufacturing of iPhones, Other Premium Phones After Tax Cuts on Imported Parts

India expects to manufacture more mobile phones this year after the government eliminated import tariffs on some components used to assemble high-end phones from global companies such as Apple, a tax official told Reuters on Friday. Indian mobile phone exports nearly doubled year-on-year to $5 billion (roughly Rs. 40,960 crore)…

RBI to Prepare ‘Whitelist’ of Approved Instant Finance Apps Amid Proliferation of Illegal Loan Apps

RBI to Prepare ‘Whitelist’ of Approved Instant Finance Apps Amid Proliferation of Illegal Loan Apps

In recent days, the law enforcement agencies of India have been tracking and tracking risky loan apps that have been operating in the country unlawfully. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has taken notice of these fraudulent instant loan apps and has directed the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to prepare a…