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Historical data no longer provide an adequate foundation on which...
Govt to curb opaque shipping surcharges amid Middle East tensions: Report
The move comes after exporters flagged sharp and sometimes arbitrary increases in logistics costs, particularly during the current geopolitical crisis that has disrupted global shipping routes and pushed freight rates higher. New Delhi: The government is preparing to...
Over 3.07 crore women-led enterprises registered on Udyam till Feb 2026: Govt
Responding to a written question in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for MSME Shobha Karandlaje said the government has been implementing several schemes to support women entrepreneurs and increase their participation in the MSME sector New Delhi:More than 3.07...
Indian refiners seek legal view to buy sanctioned Russian oil under US waiver
The world's third-biggest oil importer gets about 40% of its oil imports from the Middle East through the Strait of Hormuz.India has been hit by the stoppage of liquefied natural gas production by Qatar and the disruption to supplies from Abu Dhabi National Oil...
India’s tech state Karnataka bans social media for children under 16
Less than one-quarter of Karnataka's population is under the age of 15, a report of a 2019-20 survey conducted by India's federal health ministry showed. The state has a population of 67.6 million, a 2025 presentation by federal government think tank Niti Aayog...
US’s DFC announces $20B plan for Maritime Reinsurance in the Gulf
Working alongside CENTCOM, DFC coverage will offer a level of security no other policy can provide. We are confident that our reinsurance plan will get oil, gasoline, LNG, jet fuel, and fertilizer through the Strait of Hormuz and flowing again to the world,said DFC...
Markets bleed as crude spikes, Nifty drops 582 pts
The sharp fall in domestic equities comes as crude oil prices surged approximately 25 per cent on Monday to USD 116 per barrel amid the ongoing conflict in Asia, which has raised concerns over inflation and economic growth. "Indian markets are seeing a huge cut in the...
Over 28 crore Jan Dhan accounts held by women: Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman “When women gain financial access, they gain independence. Women now hold over 28 crore Jan Dhan accounts, bringing financial services to households across India and strengthening their financial independence,” FM Sitharaman noted...
Reinsurers scrap war-risk cover after US torpedoes Iranian ship
Indian insurers and reinsurers have canceled hull coverages in war-affected areas after GIC Re flagged its seven-zone hull war-risk plan, effective March 1. The amended plan designates high-risk waters including Pakistan, the Persian Gulf, and Iran, besides...
Only 20% of women in India have adequate insurance,find out two insurers
Anand Roy, MD & CEO, Star Health said,“India is witnessing a meaningful shift in women’s approach to healthcare and financial protection.Younger women are engaging more in preventive care and integrating health insurance earlier into financial planning—viewing it...
Next frontier:Unlocking women’s financial adoption in India
With 75 million working women poised to unlock an Rs2.8 lakh crore market, Redseer' report underscores that the next frontier for BFSI players lies in shifting from a male-centric "access" model to a household-centric "adoption" strategy RedSeer, a premier strategic...