The Reserve Bank of India has raised the limit for collateral-free loans to Self-Help Groups (SHG) under the DAY-NRLM (Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission) from Rs. 10 lakhs to Rs. 20 Lakhs.
Iran's new President Ebrahim Raisi named the chairman of a powerful state-owned foundation sanctioned by the United States as his first vice-president.
Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has unveiled 'Digital Prayaas' an app-based digital-lending platform to facilitate loans to entrepreneurs from low-income groups.
UNICEF India and Facebook have launched a one-year joint initiative on ending violence against children with a special focus on online safety. The partnership seeks to create a safe environment for children online and offline.