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Insurance market in India likely to grow at 10.7 pc annually over next decade: Allianz Report
Despite ranking among the world's ten largest insurance markets,...
Global natural disaster protection gap surpasses $420 billion:Swiss Re
The cost of natural catastrophes such as hurricanes and wildfires...
Q1 GDP numbers reflect India’s resilience, outlook remains positive: Economic Affairs Secretary
Anuradha Thakur, Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs "There could be some near-term disturbances, but in the overall year scenario…we are not changing our growth figures as yet," she said, referring to the GDP estimates for the entire 2025-26 fiscal'' In the...
Govt to study ways to address buildings’ height curb issues near airports to rope in ICAO experts: Naidu
K Rammohan Naidu, Civil Aviation Minister Asserting that aviation safety is the top priority and will not be compromised, the minister also said the government plans to develop aerotropolises or cities developed around airports. New Delhi: The government will carry...
8 oppn-ruled states demand mechanism to ensure GST rate cut benefits get passed on to consumers
"Eight Opposition-ruled states -- Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Kerala, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and West Bengal -- have extended their support to the reduction in the number of GST rate slabs and a reduction in the rates themselves for items of mass...
India making major strides towards self-reliance in high end medical devices: Govt
Amit Agrawal, Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals, Amit Agrawal, Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals, noted that, post-COVID, India has successfully crossed a significant milestone in domestic manufacturing of advanced equipment, including MRI and CT scan...
Cloudbursts landslides in Uttarakhand 6 killed 11 missing
Uttarakhand has been hit hard by natural calamities this monsoon season. Dehradun: Six people were killed and 11 went missing as heavy rains and a series of cloudbursts wreaked havoc in various districts of Uttarakhand early Friday, triggering landslides that damaged...
Global reinsurance results very strong in 1H25, Revenue growth is slowing: Fitch
Fitch expects competition to intensify as supply outpaces demand, with further price softening and slight loosening of terms and conditions at the upcoming renewals, although underwriting discipline should persist. Chicago/Paris/London: Global reinsurers’...
Stock market decline wipes out Rs 11.21 lakh cr from investors’ wealth in 3 days
"The Sensex ended Friday's trade on a subdued note, slipping 270.92 points to close at 79,809.65 as persistent concerns over US tariffs on Indian exports weighed on investor sentiment and kept foreign inflows under pressure," Vikram Kasat, Head - Advisory at PL...
LIC pays Rs 7,324 cr to Finance Minister as dividend for FY25
LIC had an asset base of Rs 56.23 lakh crore as of June , 2025 Mumbai: State owned Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) on Friday said it has paid a dividend cheque of Rs 7,324.34 crore to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for the 2024-25 financial year. The...
India’s GDP grows 7.8% in Q1; highest in five quarters
India remains the fastest-growing major economy, as China's GDP growth in the April-June period was 5.2 per cent Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said the government will soon announce measures to boost exports and domestic consumption,...
Reliance Jio to launch IPO in first half of 2026, expand business overseas: Mukesh Ambani
Mukesh Ambani,Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director Recently the company had announced 50:50 joint venture with Allianz Group for setting up an Indian reinsurance company. It had also signed agreement with Allianz to explore life and general insurance in...