NIFR INDIA
Bill for NFIR almost ready; likely to be introduced in next session: DEA Secretary
The government is preparing a draft Bill for the establishment of the National Financial Information Registry (NFIR), which will serve as a central repository of financial and ancillary information. The objective is to provide lending agencies with the right credit-related information. Economic Affairs Secretary Ajay Seth stated that the draft Bill is almost ready and may be introduced in the July session.
GS1 to partner retailers and brands to make a common platform, NIFR, for supply chain issues
The forum which includes more than a dozen leading companies such as Amazon, Google, Nestle and Hindustan Unilever, will address challenges faced in their supply and demand chain processes, enhancing operational efficiencies, and consumer trust by ensuring the availability of the right product.
The cost of protests at campuses
Educationists and marketing pundits concur that expressing dissent on campuses by students through protests is normal, and acceptable. However, some caution when protests stretch too long and send the functioning of an institute into a tailspin, it can potentially impact the reputation of the institute.
Don't allow Railways to go Air India way: Union
NFIR said the Centre should take immediate steps to improve the financial health of Railways and prevent it from going the way of debt-ridden Air India.
