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Piramal Finance to exit Shriram Life, sells its 14.72 pc stake to Sanlam for Rs 600 cr
The transaction is expected to close in the quarter ending March...
India emerges as best-performing capital market globally in last decade: BCG Report
"India's capital markets are no longer just riding macro momentum....
ICMR inks pact with NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam to promote solar energy in healthcare research
The partnership aims to equip Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) institutes across the country with solar power, supporting India's push towards renewable energy and sustainability, the statement issued by the Union health ministry said New Delhi: The ICMR has...
Life expectancy in men could rise by a yr on cutting down smoking: Lancet
They also found that banning sales of cigarettes and other tobacco products could prevent 1.2 million lung cancer deaths across 185 countries by 2095. Of these deaths, nearly two-thirds would be averted in low- and middle-income countries, because they tend to have...
GST panel deliberates on lowering rate on health insurance, tractors
As per experts, health insurance is likely to see a decrease from 18 per cent to 12 per cent, while term insurance may attract a GST of 5 per cent New Delhi: As the government focuses on GST 2.0 which further eases tax laws, enhance tax simplification and adoption of...
Per capita income in India to increase by at least $2,000 in 5 years: FM Sitharaman
Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Finance Minister "India finds itself amid the global geopolitical repositioning effort which has been going on. This repositioning can act as a structural force to India's advantage by creating robust supply chains with countries with...
More than 1-in-3 people globally vulnerable to flood Risk, says Moody’s
South Asia is the most flood-prone region, with almost 40% of its inhabitants susceptible to inland flooding and just over 5% at risk from coastal flooding at the 100-year return period level London: As the Southeastern US and central Europe contend with the aftermath...
Microinsurance Network announces partnership with African Insurance Organisation
Together, MiN and AIO, with additional support from the International Labour Organization (ILO)’s Impact Insurance Facility aim to create a robust platform for knowledge sharing, capacity building, and the promotion of product development to enhance the inclusive...
“Despite evolving global economic challenges, the study indicates a positive business outlook across several sectors in India. This sentiment continues in many of the domestically driven sectors illustrated by the projected increments in the manufacturing, life...
Investors lose Rs10 lakh crore amid Middle East conflict, Sensex plunges 1800 points
According to market experts, the domestic market took a sharp downturn following Iran’s launch of ballistic missiles at Israel, sparking fears of retaliation and escalation into war. This could potentially drive up oil prices and lead to inflationary pressures, they...
West Asia tensions: Air India closely monitoring situation; Lufthansa cancels 2 flights on Wed
German carrier Lufthansa on Wednesday cancelled its flights from Hyderabad to Frankfurt (LH753/01) and from Mumbai to Frankfurt (LH757/01) due to current situation in West Asia New Delhi: Amid escalating tensions in West Asia, some flights from Europe to India have...
Israel-Iran conflict: India Inc braces for wider sea trade disruption
As per a recent Crisil Ratings report, Indian companies use the Red Sea route through the Suez Canal to trade with Europe, North America, north Africa, and part of the Middle East. The country’s overall merchandise trade (exports and imports combined) in FY23 was Rs...