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Tuesday, September 30, 2025
TopicLoan waiver

Topic: Loan waiver

Canara Bank row has politicians mixing up loan write-offs with waivers. Here’s how they’re different

Last week, Canara Bank in an RTI disclosure said it has written off loans worth Rs 1.29 lakh crore in last 11 yrs. Opposition leaders then slammed govt over 'loot' of public money.

Supreme Court defers hearing on pleas on loan moratorium to 5 November

The pleas pertained to charging of interest on interest by banks on EMIs unpaid by borrowers after availing the loan moratorium scheme of RBI during 1 March to 31 August.

In ‘Diwali bonus’, govt waives interest-on-interest even for those who didn’t opt for moratorium

After its affidavit to SC, govt orders issues waiver norms including cashback by 5 November. All standard accounts up to 29 February eligible for benefits.

‘Their Diwali is in your hands’ — SC asks Centre to implement interest waiver at earliest

The SC has asked the government to fix a definite date for implementation of its decision to waive compound interest on loans up to Rs 2 crore for the six-month moratorium period.

Modi govt agrees in SC to waive compound interest on loans upto Rs 2 crore for 6 months

Finance ministry says relief to all borrowers will be admissible to the categories specified irrespective of whether the borrowers had availed the moratorium or not.

SC extends interim order on loan moratorium to 28 September, says keen to waive interest

Supreme Court gives Modi govt over 2 more weeks to decide on waiver of interest for moratorium period after considering interest of all classes of creditors & all sectors of economy.

India’s farm economy needs liberalisation, not periodic political charity

India has to turn its farm economy from a charity institution to a vibrant, self-sustaining growth sector.

Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Made in Mandsaur’ pitch is same old same old

The 50-word Edit — ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

BJP’s Karnataka manifesto lures farmers with gold for brides, loan waiver and irrigation funds

The manifesto for the Karnataka assembly polls also promised to revive a scheme to protect cows.

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Don’t let Brazil become ‘Saudi Arabia of sugar’. India must lower costs, modernise mills

India’s recent shortfall in sugar exports shows a gradual decline in its competitive edge and a steady consolidation of Brazil’s market dominance.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.