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Proposed mobile number validation rules to raise costs for start-ups, MSMEs, marginalised groups
- By Ethan Caldwell
- . July 29, 2025
The proposed rules could severely limit digital access for millions who rely on shared devices such as women, elderly, children, low-income families and rural residents.

India, US teams conclude fifth round of talks for proposed trade pact: Official
- By Ethan Caldwell
- . July 18, 2025
India and the US teams have concluded the fifth round of talks for the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA) in Washington on July 17, an
India revises proposed retaliatory duties against US over steel, aluminium tariffs at WTO
- By Ethan Caldwell
- . July 10, 2025
On June 3 2025, Trump increased tariffs on steel and aluminium products to 50 per cent. India has revised upwards its proposal on retaliatory duties

Trump SEC chair scraps proposed market rules as he charts new path
- By Olivia Renshaw
- . June 20, 2025
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The new chair of the

More than 13mn people in Africa could catch malaria owing to proposed US cuts
- By Olivia Renshaw
- . June 19, 2025
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. US plans to slash spending

BL. Explainer: Why the fuss over RBI’s proposed gold loans norms?
- By Ethan Caldwell
- . June 2, 2025
RBI’s draft gold loan norms are causing a stir | Photo Credit: santhosh_varghese What are gold loans? Who avails of them? What is the ticket

Telcos warn against proposed satellite spectrum rules, citing threat to existing services
- By Ethan Caldwell
- . June 1, 2025
On May 9, TRAI recommended that satellite communication (Satcom) operators be assigned spectrum administratively (meaning without an auction) for five years, extendable by another two.

Lenders seek relaxations on proposed gold loan norms
- By Ethan Caldwell
- . June 1, 2025
According to the draft norms, lenders shall not extend loans where ownership of the collateral is doubtful. Lenders have sought relaxations on the Reserve Bank

Telcos warn against proposed satellite spectrum rules, citing threat to existing services
- By Ethan Caldwell
- . June 1, 2025
On May 9, TRAI recommended that satellite communication (Satcom) operators be assigned spectrum administratively (meaning without an auction) for five years, extendable by another two.

Rayner proposed big tax increases in memo to Reeves
- By Olivia Renshaw
- . May 20, 2025
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner
