MSME lending: RBI nudges banks to link MSME loans to external benchmark; govt lists wider support measures

Banks have been advised by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to link loans extended to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to an external benchmark in order to strengthen monetary policy transmission, the government informed Parliament on Saturday.In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for MSME Shobha Karandlaje said the…

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NEET PG counselling 2025 round 2 seat allotment on this date: Check list of documents required for shortlisted candidates

NEET PG Counselling 2025 round 2 seat allotment list releasing on 16 December at mcc.nic.in. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is expected to announce the NEET PG Counselling 2025 Round 2 seat allotment result on December 16, as per the ongoing counselling schedule. The Round 2 process is crucial for candidates who were either not…

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Sachin Tendulkar calls Lionel Messi’s Mumbai visit a ‘golden moment’ for India | Cricket News

Sachin Tendulkar and Lionel Messi (X) Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar described Lionel Messi’s visit to Mumbai as a “golden moment” for both the city and the country, as the Argentine football superstar continued his India tour on Sunday. Tendulkar drew a parallel between Messi’s presence at the venue and India’s 2011 Cricket World Cup triumph,…

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Jewellery sector recovers: Exports up nearly 20% in November; GJEPC says demand returning in China, Hong Kong, Middle East

India’s gems and jewellery exports rose nearly 20 per cent year-on-year to $2.5 billion in November, buoyed by higher shipments of cut and polished diamonds, studded gold jewellery and silver items, according to provisional data released by the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), PTI reported.Exports stood at $2.1 billion in November last year….

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Why are employees quiet quitting? |

A new study reveals ‘quiet quitting,’ where employees do only the bare minimum, is on the rise. Researchers link this trend to a perceived lack of control, job dissatisfaction, and burnout, especially post-pandemic. Employers can combat this by giving employees a voice, autonomy, and ensuring their contributions feel valued, fostering a more engaged workforce. Are…

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