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Chubb to be lead partner on US’s $20 billion Maritime Reinsurance Plan
“Together, DFC and Chubb have identified several American insurance...
Shipping in Straits of Hormuz halted due to safety concerns, not insurance,says IUA chief executive
“Most prominent is shipping in the Straits of Hormuz where trade...
CBDCs more superior to Stablecoins as they satisfy all attributes of money: RBI DG T Rabi Sankar
"Stablecoins can undermine trust in the currency and finance system. India already benefits from a payments landscape that is highly efficient, reliable, and robust. Systems such as UPI, RTGS, and NEFT provide fast, low-cost, and secure payment capabilities to...
Cabinet nod for Bill seeking to open up civil nuclear sector for private participation
To facilitate the implementation of the Nuclear Energy Mission, amendments to the Atomic Energy Act and Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act will be taken up by the parliament for shielding plant operators and cap equipment suppliers' liability, along with...
Cabinet approves Insurance Amendment Bill for raising FDI cap to 100%, no provision for Composite license
Bill doesn't have any of the much talked about features like Composite License, Open Architecture and allowing Differential Capital Among new provisions, the bill proposes to constitute a Policyholders’ Education and Protection Fund, One-time registration of insurance...
Auto industry saw 18.7% YoY growth in passenger vehicle sales in November: SIAM
Commenting on the November 2025 performance, SIAM Director General Rajesh Menon said, "Following the festive demand and support from the Government's progressive GST 2.0 reforms, the Indian Auto Industry continued with the sales momentum in November 2025. Passenger...
Cyber attack on govt networks surged nearly 7 times post-Operation Sindoor: NICSI MD
"Post-Operation Sindoor, attackers have intensified their efforts and attempted hits on government networks have surged nearly seven times, exposing new vulnerabilities in ministries, data centres, and citizen services. This underscores the need for advanced defences...
Families of private doctors lost on Covid duty cannot be excluded from Rs 50 lakh insurance: SC
The Bombay High Court had previously dismissed her plea for benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana Package (PMGKY), holding that Dr Surgade’s work was not officially “requisitioned” as Covid duty New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that...
Failure to hedge FX risk could affect ratings for some Indian corporates
The picture is more diverse in the building materials and construction sectors. Commodity and natural resource firms, for example, have products whose prices are broadly linked to global commodity prices in US dollars.Rated companies in the technology (mostly IT...
Employee medical plan costs in India expected to rise by 11.5 per cent in 2026
The report showS cardiovascular diseases, gastrointestinal conditions, and cancer will continue to be the top drivers of medical costs, with hypertension, high cholesterol, and poor nutrition as leading risk factors. “India’s healthcare landscape is evolving, with...
Climate change supercharge devastating South Asian floods
A trio of tropical cyclones battered the region from Sri Lanka to Indonesia in November, causing at least $20 billion of losses. The storms resulted in torrential rainfall and destructive floodwaters that swept through homes, businesses and tourist spots, damaged...
PFRDA widens investment options for funds
The PFRDA will now allow private pension funds to invest in the top 250 stocks by market capitalisation listed on India's bourses. Earlier, these funds were allowed to invest in a list of 200 stocks approved by the trust of the National Pension Scheme New...