Source: ET Context: In September 2025, Bandhan Asset Management Company (Bandhan AMC) received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to launch Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) under a new platform named ‘Arudha SIF’. This marks Bandhan AMC’s expansion beyond traditional Mutual Funds (MFs) into more flexible and regulated investment products. Key Highlights: About Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) About Arudha SIF
PhonePe Introduces Loans Against Mutual Funds (LAMF) with DSP Finance
Source: BS Context: PhonePe, a leading Indian fintech platform, has partnered with DSP Finance, an NBFC backed by DSP Group, to launch Loans Against Mutual Funds (LAMF). The product allows individuals to unlock liquidity from their mutual fund investments without redeeming them. Key Highlights: About PhonePe
Axis Bank Launches ‘Sparsh Week 2025’
Context: On September 1, 2025, Axis Bank Limited launched the 3rd edition of Sparsh Week (September 1–5, 2025) under the theme “Raise the Bar”. The initiative brought together over 1 lakh employees across 5,868 branches in 40 cities to strengthen customer experience, employee engagement, and leadership visibility. Sparsh Week 2025 Segment-Specific Initiatives About Axis Bank
India Joins Health AI Global Regulatory Network (Health AI GRN)
Source: TH Context: On 4 September 2025, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) announced that India joined the Health AI Global Regulatory Network (Health AI GRN) to strengthen oversight of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare. The signing took place in New Delhi. About Health AI GRN India’s Role in Health AI GRN
India’s First Port-Based Green Hydrogen Pilot Project
Source: ET Context: The Union Minister inaugurated India’s first port-based Green Hydrogen Pilot Project at V.O. Chidambaranar (VOC) Port, Tamil Nadu, making it the first port in the country to produce green hydrogen. About the Project Aim Key Features About V.O. Chidambaranar (VOC) Port
Angikaar 2025 Campaign
Source: News on Air Context: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) launched Angikaar 2025, a nationwide outreach campaign under PMAY–Urban 2.0 to accelerate housing delivery and strengthen beneficiary awareness. About Angikaar 2025 Features About PMAY-U 2.0
India’s First Vulture Conservation Portal Launched in Assam
Source: TH Context: On September 2, 2025 (International Vulture Awareness Day), India’s first vulture conservation knowledge portal was launched in Assam to boost awareness, data-sharing, and stakeholder collaboration in saving endangered vulture species. Key Highlights:
India’s First Vulture Conservation Portal Launched in Assam
Source: TH Context: On September 2, 2025 (International Vulture Awareness Day), India’s first vulture conservation knowledge portal was launched in Assam to boost awareness, data-sharing, and stakeholder collaboration in saving endangered vulture species. Key Highlights:
India Rankings 2025 by NIRF
Source: TOI Context: The Ministry of Education announced the India Rankings 2025 based on the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). The annual exercise benchmarks higher education institutions across categories and disciplines. About India Rankings (NIRF) Criteria & Weightage (5 Parameters) Key Highlights of India Rankings 2025
NITI Aayog Report on Path to Atmanirbharta in Millets
Source: PIB Context: NITI Aayog released its report “Strategies and Pathways for Accelerating Growth in Pulses towards the Goal of Atmanirbharta”. While focused on pulses, the report provides key insights applicable to millets, highlighting strategies for productivity, sustainability, and self-reliance. Current Status & Trends of Millets in India Importance of Millets Initiatives Taken So Far Challenges Strategic Framework for Atmanirbharta in Millets
