What is the main theme of the Post Budget Webinar 2025 hosted by the Department of Financial Services (DFS)?

The correct answer is Regulatory, Investment, and Ease Of Doing Business (EODB) Reforms.

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• The Post Budget Webinar 2025 organized by the Department of Financial Services focused on "Regulatory, Investment, and Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Reforms."

Key Points

• The webinar focused on ensuring smooth implementation of budget announcements for 2025-26 with emphasis on regulatory reforms, investment, and ease of doing business.
• It involved discussions on simplifying processes, expanding services like IPPB, and the decriminalization of business-related laws through Jan Vishwas Bill 2.0.
• It also aimed to enhance financial services access, especially for rural populations, through initiatives like the Grameen credit score and KYC simplification.
• The webinar encouraged a regulatory framework that reduces compliance burdens and facilitates ease of doing business across sectors.

Additional Information

• India Post Payments Bank (IPPB)
  • IPPB aims to revolutionize last-mile financial access in rural areas by integrating services with post office savings accounts.
  • It focuses on expanding Aadhaar-enabled payment systems, increasing UPI transactions, and launching AI-driven microfinance for rural communities.
• Jan Vishwas Bill 2.0
  • Jan Vishwas Bill 2.0 seeks to decriminalize over 100 provisions in various laws to simplify processes for businesses and reduce legal risks.
  • This initiative aims to help industries operate with greater confidence and efficiency.
• Grameen Credit Score
  • The Grameen Credit Score is designed to create an accurate credit profile for rural borrowers, helping banks offer affordable credit to the underserved population.
  • This system will empower the rural population and provide banks with new business opportunities.