A significant change in dietary habits over the 21st century has resulted in a concerning increase in nutrient deficiency among young adults. This change of habits includes excessive consumption of saturated fats and simple sugars besides low protein intake, which can lead to an altered gut microbiome and an increased risk of various non-communicable diseases …
Nutrition should be a fundamental right accessible to everyone regardless of where they live or how much they earn. However, a recent report paints a grim picture of India’s food landscape, where a significant portion of the population is forced to compromise their health for affordability. According to the Global food policy report 2024: Food …
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently reviewed the directions on commercial papers (CPs) and non-convertible debentures (NCDs). The review was done based on the market feedback and a master direction has been issued accordingly. It will come into effect on April 1, 2024. Here we summarise some of the key points of the …
Rating agency Crisil has downgraded the non-convertible debentures (NCDs) of Bandhan Bank owing to the delay in improvement of its asset quality and profitability to pre-covid levels. The agency downgraded the rating on NCDs worth ₹1,295 crore to AA-/Stable from AA-. It, however, has withdrawn the rating on ₹265 crore of NCDs as it has …