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Number of poor rising wealth getting concentrated in hands of some rich, says Gadkari
Nitin Gadkari, Road Transport and Highways Minister "Slowly the...
India ranks among top world’s most equal societies, says World Bank report
The Gini Index, a key measure of income distribution where 0...
Mcap of BSE-listed firms reaches record high of Rs 297.94 lakh cr
''After key benchmark indices scaled fresh peaks last week, investors are hoping that FIIs would continue to increase exposure to Indian markets, given the strong growth trajectory. India's record GST collections for the month of June further signifies the improving...
Internet shutdowns in Manipur, Punjab reportedly cost Indian economy $1.9 billion
Shutdowns are extremely disruptive to economic activity: they halt e-commerce, generate losses in time-sensitive transactions, increase unemployment, interrupt business-customer communications, and create financial and reputational risks for companies New Delhi:...
Singapore records highest number of suicides in over 20 years
According to SOS, family problems, employment and financial difficulties, as well as romantic relationships were the most frequently presented problems by people who contacted their services Singapore recorded the highest number of suicide cases in over 20 years,...
Axa sets first emissions goals for insurance portfolio
Europe's second-biggest insurer said it would aim for a 20% decrease in the carbon intensity of its largest individual auto insurance portfolios between 2019 and 2030 and a 30% drop in absolute carbon emissions from its largest corporate customers between 2021 and...
China’s new anti-espionage law puts foreign companies in tough situation: Report
The revision expands the scope of targets for espionage to "all documents, data, materials and articles," and allows law enforcement officials to inspect the baggage, electronic devices and property of a suspect This increases the risk for businesses, which are...
FPIs investment hits 10-month high of Rs 47,148 cr in Jun
So far in 2023, foreign investors have put in Rs 76,406 crore in the Indian equities and Rs 16,722 crore in the debt markets New Delhi: Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have pumped Rs 47,148 crore in the Indian equities in June, making it the highest inflow in 10...
Consumer Affairs Dept urges online platforms to refrain from adopting ‘dark patterns’ that harm consumer interest
"It is pertinent to note that dark patterns involve using a design and choice architecture to trick, coerce or influence consumers to make choices not in their best interest. Engaging in such deceptive and manipulative conduct by using dark patterns in online...
UP govt planning to establish waterways on eight rivers for goods, public transport
Inland water transport has a share of two per cent in India's modal mix. The Centre intends to increase the share to five per cent, according to the Maritime India Vision 2030 The recent Ganga Vilas luxury cruise that set off from Varanasi and covered over 3,200...
Maruti, Tata & Hyundai post single-digit rise in Jun passenger vehicle sales; industry crosses record 20 lakh units in H1 2023
Domestic passenger vehicle segment has crossed 20 lakh sales-mark in the first half of the year, a 10 per cent growth over 18.31 lakh units dispatched in the January-June period of 2022. New Delhi: Maruti Suzuki India (MSI),the country's largest carmaker and Hyundai...
Bank of England consults on next leg of insurance capital reforms
The Solvency II rules were inherited from the European Union and their reform is seen by the insurance industry and by lawmakers who supported Britain’s exit from the bloc as a key “Brexit dividend” to unlock billions of pounds to invest in infrastructure The Bank of...