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New telecom cybersecurity rules in force, DoT clarifies enforcement status
The TCS Amendment Rules, 2025, notified in October, introduce new...
Kerala HC issues guidelines on display of treatment rates providing aid in pvt hospitals
In order to ensure transparency, the bench directed that every...
Budget 2025: Insurers and experts hail game changing moves
The FDI limit being raised from 74% to 100% will prove to be a landmark reform in the insurance sector which will help unlock new opportunities for investment and innovation. These reforms will strengthen investor confidence, drive innovation, and support sustained...
Budget 2025: FM exempts basic customs duty on 36 life-saving drugs; boosts medical tourism
Establishment of cancer care centres and enhanced social security provisions for online platform workers. Boosting medical tourism in the country, the FM announced, a ‘Heal in India’ campaign in partnership with the private sector New Delhi:In a move aimed to provide...
Budget 2025: No income tax payable on income up to Rs 12 lakh
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman In the new tax regime, the revised tax rate structure is Rs 0-4 lakh (zero tax), Rs 4-8 lakh (5 per cent), Rs 8-12 lakh (10 per cent), Rs 12-16 lakh (15 per cent), Rs 16-20 lakh (20 per cent), Rs 20-24 lakh (25 per cent), and above...
Union Budget 2025:Insurance Reforms Bill with 100% FDI to be tabled soon, says Sitharaman
100% FDI proposal, larger reforms moves along with other Amendments in the various existing Acts, which have been awaited upon by the industry, will be part of separate draft Bill and will tabled in Parliament soon, said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Insurance...
Economic Survey urges insurers to address concerns on mis-selling, delayed claims settlements, AI, cybersecurity, and 3rd-party interactions
In the life insurance segment, there is a noticeable shift towards protection and guaranteed return savings products, which now cover 40 per cent of households, largely due to LIC’s extensive network. New Delhi: The Economic Survey presented by finance minister...
Sebi member expresses concerns over misleading disclosures related to ESG metrics
Speaking at the ESG Summit organised by the industry body FICCI here, Sebi Whole-Time Member Amarjeet Singh also said that regulators need to enhance their oversight capabilities and introduce legislative changes as the sustainable finance market expands. Mumbai: A...
Govt amends norms to restore Aadhaar verification process for private entities
"Any entity other than the Ministry or Department… which is desirous of utilising Aadhaar authentication, shall prepare a proposal with justification in regard to the authentication sought being for a purpose specified in rule 3 and in the interest of state, and...
Eco Survey raises concerns on rising ultra-processed food consumption, proposes health tax
"From sweetened breakfast cereals, soft drinks, and energy drinks to fried chicken and packaged cookies, ultra-processed foods have undeniably marked their formidable presence in everyday diet," the Survey said New Delhi: Increasing consumption of ultra-processed...
India economy report predicts sluggish growth, pushes for more reforms: Economic Survey
New Delhi: India's economy is projected to grow between 6.3 per cent and 6.8 per cent in FY26, according to the Economic Survey 2024-25, tabled in Parliament on Friday. The survey highlights that the country's economic fundamentals remain strong, supported by a stable...
Eco Survey: Demographic advantage, responsible approach position India to benefit from AI
Achieving benefits from AI requires significant investments in education and workforce skilling, supported by enabling, insuring, and stewarding institutions.These mechanisms can help workers adapt to changing demands while providing essential safety nets. By...