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MF outreach push: Sebi extends deadline for distributor incentives; rollout now from March 1

Markets regulator Sebi has extended the timeline for implementing an additional incentive structure for mutual fund distributors to March 1, allowing more time for asset management companies to put systems in place, according to a circular issued on Wednesday.The revised framework, aimed at encouraging onboarding of new individual investors from B-30 cities and new women…

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To keep partners logged in on strike day, delivery platforms step up incentives

A nationwide New Year’s eve strike to protest low pay and lack of social security benefits elicited a mixed response from delivery workers, even as app-based platforms offered festive bonuses in a bid to counter delayed service and manpower shortage. Most customers had no clue about the strike but several orders were inordinately delayed. Anticipating…

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Shipbuilding push: Govt rolls out guidelines for two schemes with Rs 44,700 cr outlay; incentives target capacity, competitiveness

The government has notified detailed guidelines for two major shipbuilding initiatives with a combined outlay of over Rs 44,700 crore, aimed at strengthening India’s domestic shipbuilding ecosystem and enhancing global competitiveness.The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) said the two schemes — the Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS) and the Shipbuilding Development Scheme (SbDS)…

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SIA-India bats for higher space budget, hybrid manufacturing incentives & more

BENGALURU: The Satcom Industry Association-India (SIA-India) has called for a threefold increase in the national space budget, creation of specialised manufacturing incentives and long-term funding frameworks for connectivity, navigation and earth observation as part of its recommendations submitted to the finance ministry, Department of Space (DoS) and the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre…

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Mutual fund reach: Sebi unveils new distributor incentives; extra payouts for B-30 and new women investors

Markets regulator Sebi on Thursday rolled out a revised incentive framework for mutual fund distributors, offering additional payouts for bringing in first-time individual investors from B-30 cities and new women investors from any location.Designed to widen outreach and improve awareness, the new structure will take effect from February 1, 2026, Sebi said in a circular,…

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Manufacturing boost: FTAs, incentives lift electronics sector; industry eyes $500 billion target by 2030

India is rapidly expanding its global electronics footprint on the back of new free trade agreements, targeted policy reforms and growing investor confidence, industry leaders said. Companies say the shift toward manufacturing-centric policies is reshaping India’s export potential and positioning the country for deeper integration into global value chains.As quoted by news agency ANI, Shiva…

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