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RBI takes first formal step towards introducing polymer banknotes in India

The initiative involves seeking security-enhanced polymer substrate suppliers while evaluating durability, cost, security features, and operational requirements before any final decision on replacing traditional paper currency.

Tamil Nadu plans 20,000 public EV charging stations by 2031 to boost electric mobility

The initiative aims to expand charging access, attract private investment, support electric vehicle adoption across sectors, reduce emissions, and strengthen the state's sustainable transport infrastructure.

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra urges banks to adopt AI, strengthen cybersecurity

The central bank also highlighted customer service, fraud prevention, digital initiatives, and operational efficiency while reviewing key financial sector developments with public and private sector lenders.

IRCTC new website: Faster bookings, language support and improved passenger services

The upgraded platform will increase booking capacity, introduce features like seat preferences and fare comparison, and streamline reservations with a cleaner interface for millions of railway passengers.

Duty cuts, market access and more: What the India-UK trade deal changes

The agreement will lower tariffs on several British products entering India while giving Indian exporters duty-free access to nearly the entire UK market, with phased tariff reductions on select goods.

SEBI tightens employee rules with stricter investment and conflict-of-interest norms

The revised regulations expand disclosure requirements, introduce a two-year cooling-off period for former officials, and restrict certain investments by employees and their family members.

India's Russian crude imports hit record high despite softer global oil prices: CREA

A CREA report said India's imports of Russian crude rose 34 per cent in June to a record high, driven by higher purchases by major refiners even as Russia's overall oil export revenues declined amid softer global prices.

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