Current Affairs 03 March 2025
From PLI 2.0’s export-linked incentives to the launch of Mahila Samriddhi Yojana, market volatility slowing IPOs, and UPI apps hiking fees—get the top financial and policy highlights for March 3, 2025.

Key Highlights:
- PLI 2.0 Expansion – Govt plans to link incentives to exports and domestic value addition, boosting manufacturing.
- Mahila Samriddhi Yojana – Delhi BJP’s ₹2,500 monthly aid scheme for women launches on March 8.
- Sebi & BSE FIR – PMLA court orders FIR against ex-Sebi chief and officials over alleged stock market fraud.
- IPO Slowdown – ₹43,000 crore worth of IPOs delayed amid market volatility and foreign investor sell-offs.
- UPI Charges Rise – Google Pay, PhonePe, and Paytm introduce fees as government cuts subsidies.
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