Topic
norms
Logistics Indian Railways tightens contractor norms, unveils covered fly ash transport and unified licence regime
Indian Railways has announced a series of freight reforms including specialised covered containers for fly ash transport, a unified all-India licence regime for container train operators with a uniform fee of Rs 25 crore, and tightened contractor eligibility norms. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated the measures aim to reduce environmental hazards, improve logistics efficiency, and encourage serious contractors.
Finance RBI Issues Stricter Norms to Curb Mis-Selling by Lenders: Consumer Protection Framework Finalized
The Reserve Bank of India has finalized its consumer protection framework under responsible business conduct guidelines, tightening rules on mis-selling, deceptive digital practices, and unauthorised bundling. The framework mandates explicit consent capture, interface defaults to 'No', and bans dark patterns, with effect from January 1, 2027.