Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra met senior executives of major non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) on Monday to discuss key issues facing the sector, stressing the need for strong lending standards and close monitoring of loan quality. The meeting was attended by heads of government-owned NBFCs, housing finance companies and microfinance institutions, which account for more than half of India’s NBFC sector by assets. Learn More

Aam Aadmi Party MLAs on Monday staged a protest inside the Delhi Assembly premises, drawing attention to the worsening air pollution levels in the national capital. Leader of opposition in the Assembly, Atishi, led the protest amid AAP's efforts to press for urgent policy measures and accountability on Delhi's deteriorating air quality. Learn More

Delhi govt has announced Rajya Shilpkar Puraskar to honour outstanding artisans, designers and weavers, and strengthen livelihoods linked to the handicrafts sector. The awards will be given across 16 craft categories, including metalware, wood and stone work, pottery and terracotta, painting, jewellery, paper craft, textile and embroidery, and carpets and durries. Learn More