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BNP Paribas to pay $3.5 billion for increasing its stake in Ageas to 22.5% from 14.9%
The deal involves France’s biggest bank selling its 25% stake in AG...
MF equity investments double in November to Rs 43,465 crore
The strong domestic investment trend comes at a time when the...
UK insurers ask for new rules to develop captive market
UK is missing out on a market that’s estimated to reach $161 billion globally by 2030, the letter said. The US, France and Italy have all introduced regimes to bring captives onshore according to a letter written to Chancellor Rachel Reeves by senior figures in the UK...
Istanbul: With earthquake risk city’s business now getting ahead on contingency planning
The impact would, of course, be huge. Insurers estimate a $300 billion hit to the economy, equivalent to 27% of gross domestic product, according to a senior person in the industry. That would be three times the estimate from last year’s disaster. About $25-$30...
Banks tapping alternative sources as deposit growth slows: RBI
In the primary market, certificates of deposit (CD) issuances amounted to Rs 3.49 lakh crore during 2024-25 (up to August 9), significantly higher than Rs 1.89 lakh crore in the corresponding period of the previous year Mumbai: Banks are tapping alternative sources...
FinMin should identify high risk taxpayers in GST composition scheme: CAG
"The Ministry should identify high risk taxpayers in the CLS on a periodical basis using a risk-based approach and verify their declared value of outward supply from other sources including third parties to minimize the possibility of misuse by ineligible persons,"...
Celebrating Longevity: Caring the silver generation
As life expectancy in India reaches an impressive average of 72 years, the need for specialized care and tailored lifestyle options has never been more pressing Amit Bhandari, Chief Technical Officer at Magma HDI General Insurance As we celebrate Senior Citizens Day,...
Singapore mending regulations to stay globally competitive: PM Wong
Lawrence Wong ,Prime Minister, Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said easing the regulatory burden and cutting the cost of doing business was part of his government’s efforts to nurture and grow the spirit of innovation and enterprise in Singapore Singapore:...
Trademark infringement: Burger King loses legal battle against namesake Pune eatery
The court said US based Burger King Corporation has "miserably failed" to prove that the eatery here had infringed its trademark Burger King while running the restaurant in Pune. Pune: US giant Burger King Corporation has lost a 13-year-old legal battle against its...
FSSAI launches project to address microplastic contamination in Indian food
In a recent report, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) highlighted the presence of microplastics in common food items such as sugar and salt. While the report underscores the global prevalence of microplastics, it also emphasizes the need for more robust data...
Indian biz need to align cyber security budgets with growth objectives, says Kaspersky
Adrian Hia, Managing Director, APAC, Kaspersky In India, malware attacks climbed 11 per cent to 13,44,566 in 2024 against 12,13,528 a year ago, a report by SonicWall said earlier this month New Delhi: Indian businesses need to align cyber security budgets with their...
Monkeypox in Africa: Exporters keep fingers crossed
"As of now, the spread is not rampant, but looking into the infection, the exporters are definitely concerned, hoping it will not spread," Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) Director General Ajay Sahai said The bilateral trade of India with Africa grew...