The Reserve Bank of India has formed a new external committee, led by former deputy governor MK Jain, to evaluate applications for universal and small finance banks. Initial screening by the central bank will ensure eligibility, followed by the committee’s assessment. This committee succeeds the one led by Shyama Gopinath, with members like Revathy Iyer and Hemant G Contractor.
Jane Street may take Singapore route to sort out India tax row
With the Income Tax (I-T) department questioning the tax benefits it had claimed, the Wall Street firm is understood to be working on initiating the