Small savings schemes interest rates for Q2 FY26 (July–September 2025) remain unchanged. Check updated rates for PPF, NSC, SCSS, KVP, and more for exam preparation. Small‑Savings Rates Unchanged for Q2 FY26 (July–September 2025) Stable Rates Announced for Small Savings Schemes On 30 June 2025, the Ministry of Finance announced that interest rates on all major…
Anuradha Thakur appointed to SEBI board and set to become Economic Affairs Secretary from July 1, 2025. Know key facts, exam-relevant insights, and governance roles. Introduction: A Milestone in Financial Governance On June 16, 2025, IAS officer Anuradha Thakur (1994-batch, Himachal Pradesh cadre) was appointed as a part‑time member of the SEBI board, marking a…
Arunish Chawla Appointed as New Revenue Secretary in Finance Ministry IntroductionArunish Chawla, an experienced IAS officer of the 1992 Bihar cadre, has been appointed as the new Revenue Secretary in the Ministry of Finance. This appointment is pivotal in the government’s ongoing efforts to streamline revenue collection, tax administration, and fiscal policy implementation. Chawla replaces…
Ajay Seth Assumes Additional Charge as Revenue Secretary Introduction: New Responsibility for Ajay Seth Ajay Seth, a senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1987 batch, has recently assumed the additional charge of the Revenue Secretary in the Ministry of Finance. He took over this important role in the government on the 10th of…
GST revenue collection : GST Revenue Reached Second-Highest Mop-Up of Rs 1.56 Lakh Crore in January The Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection for the month of January 2022 reached a second-highest mop-up of Rs 1.56 lakh crore, according to the Ministry of Finance. The revenue collected in January is 11.6% higher than the revenue…
Union Budget 2023: Halwa Ceremony to be held on January 26 The Union Budget is an annual financial statement presented by the Finance Minister of India to the Parliament. The Union Budget for the year 2023 is all set to be presented on February 1, 2023. However, before the budget is presented, a traditional ‘Halwa…
