Sebi has asked the government to approve tax breaks for municipal bonds to fund grass-root infrastructure. Currently, India’s municipal bond market is 0.6% of the nation’s bond market, contrasting with the US’s $4 trillion market. Sebi is also planning steps to enhance investor protection in the futures and options (F&O) segment.
Govt prioritising lower denomination notes and digital transactions: Sitharaman
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized the government’s focus on promoting lower denomination currency and increasing digital transaction awareness. With the Rs 2000 note nearly
May 31, 2025