The Indian government aims to enhance HR standards in the services sector to align with global norms, facilitating worker mobility in ongoing free trade agreement negotiations. A study will assess hiring and training practices across various industries to improve competitiveness and service quality.

An upcoming Supreme Court decision is expected to provide clarity on whether telecom spectrum a natural resource and thus Constitutionally recognised as belonging to the citizens of India can be liquidated under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code for lenders to recover their dues.

IFC plans to invest $50 million equity in the company, with the remaining $75 million to be invested by Siemens AG and Fullerton Fund Management. The transaction is expected to be announced in mid-December.

Bank holiday next week: According to the RBI calendar, banks across India will be shut two days this week Saturday, 22 November and Sunday, 23 November. On all other days, banking operations will remain open as usual.

Under RBI regulations, only banks with a net worth of more than 50 crore are allowed to offer digital services and internet banking facilities.

Bank holiday today: On November 15, 2025, banks across the country, except Jharkhand, will remain open as it is the third Saturday of the month.

Sixteen bidders have entered the government's tender for 10,900 electric buses under the PM E-Drive scheme. The initiative aims to enhance Indias electric mobility and reduce emissions across five major cities.

The government plans to temporarily suspend strict quality-control rules for about 55 steel products for one to three years. So far, companies were allowed to import these items only from a small list of government-approved suppliers.

The Reserve Bank of India has announced a comprehensive set of relief measures for tariff-hit export-oriented sectors and their lenders.

Leaving the implementation date of the Machinery and Electrical Equipment Safety Order, 2024, open-ended has caused uncertainty for manufacturers. Experts urge vigilance against potential dumping of substandard materials amid these regulatory changes.

Dixon, Amber and Syrma are venturing into making components across industries, as they chase margins and profits.From assemblies to high-value electronics: Indias manufacturers double down on expansion

Challenges in component localisation approvals and supply chain disruptions have hindered the disbursal of incentives, with no models of e-trucks and e-buses receiving government approval yet.

The withdrawal of quality control orders for 14 petrochemicals aligns with a push for quality-driven manufacturing while addressing industry concerns about implementation pace and testing capacity.

Bank holiday today: According to the RBI calendar, banks across the country will remain open on 14 November.

As volatility and AI reshape business models, firms turn to CXOs from unrelated sectors to bring fresh thinking and adaptability

The RBI's new gold loan norms prohibit lending against repledged gold, which pawn brokers previously used as collateral. This change aims to prevent usurious lending practices and ensure that only original owners can take loans against their gold.