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HDFC Life shares jump nearly 12 pc after December quarter earnings
``We are committed to adapting to the evolving market landscape...
NHS ransomware hack caused patient harm in UK, data shows
Ransomware attacks have surged by some 300% in the last decade, and...
Environment group warns Shell board on liability for emission targets
The Hague District Court last year ordered Shell to reduce carbon emissions produced by it, its suppliers and customers by 45% by 2030 from 2019 levels, a landmark decision that could have implications for energy companies around the world “Shell has appealed, but the...
Britain moves ahead with mandatory climate plans for companies
“Preventing the worst impacts of climate change will take all businesses developing ambitious, consistent transition plans to get us to a low carbon future,” Amanda Blanc, CEO of insurer Aviva and co-chair of the new Transition Plan Taskforce, said London: Britain...
Global transport’s role, demand lessen Climate Vulnerability
``We estimate shipping could contribute about 10% of global carbon emissions by 2050 (up from 3% in 2019) under a business-as-usual scenario, assuming no adoption of new regulations that could impact energy efficiency or carbon intensity,'' said Fitch The airline...
Investors lose over Rs 6.47 trn in two days amid global market crash
"We expect markets to remain volatile amid worries about inflation and its impact on corporate earnings, while also fuelling concerns over aggressive US Fed rate hikes in the near term," said Siddhartha Khemka, Head - Retail Research, Motilal Oswal Financial Services...
LIC IPO- likely to open between May 4-9, smaller size risks India’s fiscal deficit target
The LIC board will meet Tuesday to decide the launch dates for its IPO along with the discount to be offered to policyholders, employees and retail shareholders LIC's board on Saturday approved selling a 3.5% stake for about Rs 210 billion ($2.8 billion), far lower...
Millions of Indians exiting labour force no longer looking for jobs: CMIE
With India betting on young workers to drive growth in one of the world’s fastest-expanding economies, the latest numbers are an ominous harbinger. Between 2017 and 2022, the overall labor participation rate dropped from 46% to 40%. Among women, the data is even...
Private sector to drive growth of National Pension Scheme: Study paper
"Our demographic structure, with a greater proportion of younger people, favors a phase of accumulation. Since longevity is inching up, so also the need for a steady stream of income is increasing to mitigate old-age poverty. Further, as the traditional family support...
PM Modi to chair COVID review meeting with CMs on April 27
Prime Minister Narendra Modi As per data available with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, today India's Cumulative COVID-19 vaccination coverage exceeds 187.67 crores, with over 2.65 crore first doses of COVID vaccines administered for the age group 12-14...
Covishield found ineffective against Omicron, booster a must: Study
The Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute of Virology scientists concluded the report saying that the fight against Covid-19 is far from over. Although vaccine boosters or third doses have shown an augmentation in the immune response against the...
Luxury carmakers see accelerated demand for premium-end models in India
''In the last couple of months, I would say the trend started from last year, the demand on the C and D segment, which is cars above Rs 70-75 lakh, the growth in that segment is even more than the volume-segment growth for us,'' Audi India Head Balbir Singh Dhillon...