New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved equity support of Rs 5,000 crore to Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI).”The equity capital of Rs 5,000 crore shall be infused into SIDBI by the Department of Financial Services (DFS) in three tranches of Rs 3,000 crore in financial year 2025-26 at the book value of Rs 568.65 as on March 31, 2025 and Rs 1,000 crore each in financial years 2026-27 and 2027-28 at the book value…
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Gandhinagar, Jan 19 (IANS) Under the nationwide financial awareness drive titled ‘Your Money, Your Right’, more than Rs 104 crore has been returned to original account holders in Gujarat, reaffirming the principle that every rupee saved by citizens rightfully belongs to them and their families.The campaign was formally launched in October 2025 from Gandhinagar, the capital of Gujarat, in the presence of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who flagged off the initiative at the national lev…
Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) Underscoring the vision of ‘Insurance for All by 2047’ as roadmap for inclusive insurance growth, M. Nagaraju, Secretary, Department of Financial Services (DFS), said on Monday that the Indian insurance sector, an integral part of the financial system, plays a significant role in the economy by providing protection against mortality, property and casualty risks, encouraging savings, and providing long-term funds for infrastructure development and other long-gestation pr…
Mumbai, Jan 17 (IANS) The Secretary of the Department of Financial Services (DFS), M. Nagaraju, on Saturday said that LIC has transformed into a tech-enabled and capital-efficient financial powerhouse, remaining one of the most trusted brands in Indian households. Speaking at LIC’s Strategy Meet here, the Secretary highlighted the company’s historic transformation from a traditional brick-and-mortar insurer into a digitally driven, value-focused organisation.“LIC has transformed into a tec…
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) The Finance Ministry’s Department of Financial Services, in association with public sector banks, on Wednesday launched a composite ‘Salary Account Package for Central Government Employees’, aimed at enhancing their financial well-being and social security, according to an official statement.The initiative will provide Central government employees a comprehensive suite of banking and insurance benefits under a single, seamless account structure. The packages have been …
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) The Centre said on Tuesday that the Department of Financial Services (DFS) with Public Sector Banks (PSBs) will unveil the Composite Salary Account Package for Central government employees on January 14.The initiative offers Central Government employees a unified account combining banking and insurance benefits, designed with banks to ensure broad coverage, consistency, and convenience for all cadres (Groups A, B, and C).“The Department of Financial Services with Publi…
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) The strategic interventions by the Department of Financial Services (DFS) has improved the financial health and robustness of banking sector significantly, with gross NPA ratio of scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) declining to 2.22 per cent and that of scheduled commercial banks (PSBs) declining to 2.58 per cent, an official statement said on Saturday.Furthermore, the Provision coverage ratio (PCR) of SCBs increased from 49.31 per cent in March 2015 to a healthy 93.14 pe…
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) An Inter-Departmental Committee, headed by the Union Secretary, Financial Services, M. Nagaraju, met here on Friday to consider the proposals of foreign banks wanting to set up branches in India.The meeting was attended by officials of the member ministries, including Home Affairs and External Affairs, as well as the Department of Commerce and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).The meeting was convened to consider proposals received from the RBI in respect of foreign banks k…
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Under the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters (CGSE), 1,788 applications amounting to Rs 8,599 crore have been received till December 31, out of which a total of 716 applications have been sanctioned amounting to Rs 3,141 crore, which reflects a strong confidence among exporters and MSMEs, the government said on Thursday.CGSE scheme is open till March 31, 2026 or until guarantees of value upto Rs 20,000 crore are issued. The scheme is being implemented by Department of …
New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) The Finance Ministry has directed public sector banks and financial institutions, such as insurance companies, to promptly report vigilance-related matters concerning whole-time Directors on their boards.The directive from the Finance Ministry’s Department of Financial Services (DFS) states that omission of any significant information relevant for decisions relating to appointments, promotions, board-level postings, and placement of whole-time Directors is a matter of …