Number of ATMs Dip in FY25 as Digital Payments Rise, RBI Report Shows

India’s ATM network shrank in FY25 as digital payments surged, even as bank branches expanded—signaling a structural shift in how Indians access money. Introduction: India’s Quiet Shift Away From Cash … Read More

The Need to Boost India’s Rare Earth Permanent Magnet Manufacturing Ecosystem

India’s Rs 7,280 crore REPM scheme aims to build domestic rare earth magnet manufacturing, boosting clean energy, EVs, defence, and supply-chain resilience. Introduction: Why Rare Earth Magnets Are Suddenly Strategic … Read More

New BIS Standard for Incense Sticks Aims to Protect Consumers and Preserve a Sacred Industry

India introduces BIS standard IS 19412:2025 for incense sticks, banning harmful chemicals and boosting consumer safety, quality, and global exports. Introduction: When Tradition Meets Regulation For centuries, the soft curl … Read More