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Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana: Losses by wild animals as add on cover allowed at cost of state government
The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), introduced in the...
EU body’s advice on toxin limit in baby formula prompts more recalls
Cereulide, a toxin that can cause nausea and vomiting, has been...
Automobile sales up almost 3 % in April, CV sales fall, says Fada
FADA President C. S. Vigneshwar attributed April sales to pull back in market and pause in tariff by US. “With the tariff war paused, stock markets staged a sharp pullback–alleviating investor concerns–and customers thus leveraged Chaitra Navratri, Akshay Tritiya,...
US insurers pulling ahead in AI investment, strategy execution
One thing is certain, AI is not just a technical investment, it’s a strategic business priority for insurers. It demands leadership, cultural alignment, and organisational agility - areas where the US seems to be leading the way right now LONDON: New research from...
Indian startups raise $102.93 million in funding over the week
Healthtech startups took the top spot with four deals, followed closely by e-commerce and foodtech companies, with each securing three deals. Mumbai: Indian startups raised approximately $102.93 million across 25 deals, with strong contributions from early-stage and...
Warren Buffett’s best and worst investments in his 60 years leading Berkshire Hathaway
Berkshire's insurance division has grown to include Geico, General Reinsurance and several other insurers. The float totaled $173 billion at the end of the first quarter Billionaire investor Warren Buffett said Saturday that he wants to step down as chief executive of...
Agri minister Chouhan unveils first genome-edited rice varieties, yield to rise up to 30 pc
Shivraj Singh Chouhan,Union Agriculture Minister These genome-edited rice varieties represent a major advancement in India’s agricultural biotechnology, offering practical solutions to the dual challenges of climate change and food security. They also demonstrate the...
Parl panel seeks info on digital markets competition from CCI and MCA
Among other topics, the sources said the committee has asked about whether the ongoing India-US bilateral trade negotiations has any bearing on the progress of the digital competition bill New Delhi: A Parliamentary panel has sought detailed information from regulator...
Centralised KYC system in works Sebi chairman
Tuhin Kanta Pandey,chairman , SEBI The Central KYC is an online database that maintains KYC records of customers in a centralised manner, aiming to streamline compliance across financial institutions Elaborating on Sebi's AI-powered surveillance capabilities, Pandey...
India’s liberal FDI policy offers huge investment opportunities for global investors: Deloitte
India has made a significant advancement by allowing 100 per cent foreign direct investment under the automatic route in most sectors, including key areas like insurance, insurance intermediaries, tourism construction, hospitals, and medical devices New Delhi: India's...
Heat Waves: Global Climate Change Need To Be Addressed
Various initiatives have been undertaken by the Government of India with the help of States to reduce the impact of heatwaves in the coming years. The National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) and State Action Plan on Climate Change (SAPCC) are one of the major...
End on an Era- Warren Buffett to retire after heading Berkshire for six decade, Greg Abel to succeed
Buffett said he will recommend to Berkshire Hathaway’s board that Greg Abel should become CEO at the end of the year. OMAHA, Neb: Warren Buffett shocked an arena full of his shareholders Saturday by announcing that he wants to retire at the end of the year. Buffett...