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FPIs pull out Rs 35,475 cr this week from Indian markets, March outflows hit Rs 88,180 cr
Overall, the continued selling pressure reflects cautious sentiment...
Foetus older than 5 months would be treated as ‘person’ in eyes of law,entitled for compensation: HC
Justice Prashant Kumar of the court's Lucknow bench held that a...
Cars set to get expensive from January as OEMs announce price hikes
Rising input costs of few materials, shifting consumer preferences on advanced features but a low willingness to pay, clubbed with the pressure of supporting dealers to offset high inventory carrying costs despite high festive discounts are putting a burden on...
Aligning Indian auditing with global standards to boost investor confidence, attract more funds: NFRA chief
"If we are going global, a lot of funds have to come and being aligned with international standards will help in attracting the funds… when you align with global standards, there will be more investors' confidence and greater credibility to the financial data," Pandey...
66% of businesses in India paid bribes to avail government services, claims report
"Though initiatives like the Government eProcurement marketplace are good steps to reduce corruption, there are still openings to engage in corruption for supplier qualification, bid manipulation, completion certificate and payments," the report said. Around 66 per...
No Insurance Amendment Bill proposing 100% FDI in winter session
Given the paucity of time, it is difficult to present the Bill in the ongoing session, sources said, adding it may, however, come in the Budget session. The Department of Financial Services (DFS) has sought public comments on the proposed amendments by December 10 New...
Senior care sector experts should help us draft policies: NITI Aayog
Projections show that by 2050, one in five Indians will be a senior citizen. Yet the sector has a mere 1.3 per cent penetration, while mature markets are at 6 per cent, presenting a remarkable 10 - 15 billion US dollar opportunity for the senior living sector...
UnitedHealthcare CEO’s shooting opens door for many to vent frustrations over insurance
In particular, the words written on ammunition found at the shooting scene — "delay," "deny" and "depose," echoing a phrase used to describe how insurers dodge claim payouts — amplified voices that have long been critical of the industry New York: For years, patients...
Globally, Natcats result in $133bn economic and $ 51bn of insured losses: Munich Re
The costliest typhoon in Asia – and the third-costliest cyclone of the season worldwide – was Typhoon Yagi. It struck the Philippines, the Chinese island of Hainan, and the southern tip of the Chinese province of Guangdong as an extreme storm before making landfall in...
Investigation finds Rio Tinto legacy Bougainville mine poses life-threatening risks
The findings, released in a report on Friday, included "imminent, life-threatening risks posed by the collapsing mine pit, levees and infrastructure," as well as ongoing contamination of the Jaba-Kawerong river Rio Tinto recognises the gravity of the impacts and...
Economic threats continue to overshadow climate and cyber risks
Extreme weather events featured in the G20’s top five risks, as the fifth biggest risk. This follows a year in which many G20 countries – including Brazil, Germany, Indonesia and the U.S. – experienced severe flooding, above-average rainfall, wildfires, extreme heat...
FIIs turn buyers, invests Rs 24,453 crore in Dec first week
In October, the total FIIs selling through exchanges was Rs 113,858 crore. In November, the amount declined to Rs 39,315 crore. New Delhi: In a clear change of strategy, the foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have turned buyers, and the stage of relentless FII...