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IRDAI gets ready to implement Risk Based Capital norms for insurers,to publish draft regulations soon
The IRDAI's board in its recent meeting had deliberated the issue...
Monsoon rains to hit southern Indian coast early, spurring crop planting
Last month, the India Meteorological Department forecast...
IDBI Bank strategic sale scrapped as financial bids below reserve price: Sources
Currently, the government and state-owned LIC together hold a 94.71 per cent stake in IDBI Bank. The government owns 45.48 per cent, and LIC holds 49.24 per cent in the lender. Of this, the government and LIC are looking to sell 60.72 per cent in IDBI Bank.The...
D-Street investors poorer by Rs 33.68 lakh cr since West Asia conflict began
Since 27 February, the benchmark 30-share BSE Sensex has fallen 6,723.27 points, or 8.27 per cent. During the same period, the total market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies has declined by Rs 33,68,419 crore, slipping to Rs 4,29,82,252.27 crore (about USD 4.65...
Comm min to help exporters at insurance front to deal with West Asia crisis: Official
Exporters are facing issues due to a joint attack launched by the US and Israel on Iran. It has led to a spike in ocean freight, air transport, and insurance premiums because of disruptions in the movement of oil and gas consignments. New Delhi: The commerce ministry...
Iranian Envoy confirms Tehran to give safe passage to vessels bound for India via Hormuz
Mohammad Fathali,Iran's Ambassador to India Answering a question on whether Iran would allow Indian-bound ships safe transit through the Strait, which is one of the critical routes for global energy trade, Fathali said,"Yes. Because India and I are friends. You can...
Drugmakers warned against direct or surrogate weight-loss drug and obesity ads
Promotional activities, including what it described as "so-called (obesity) awareness campaigns" that function as surrogate advertisements for prescription drugs, could be treated as misleading marketing practices, according to the advisory. India is projected to...
Making Health Insurance Afforable: IRDAI to meet insurers and hospitals on Mar 17, to push for common empanelment system, says Seth
Ajay Seth, chairman, IRDAI In the last three years, health insurance premiums have been going up by about 10 to 12 per cent, whereas inflation is about five –six per cent. If it increases by another three to four percentage points more than inflation, it becomes...
AI-controlled toys serious threat for safety of children, action being taken: Vaishnaw
"AI-controlled toys are a serious threat to the safety of children. All steps that are required for this are being taken in consultation with the consumer affairs and the home ministries. Whenever we receive reports of any incidents, immediate action is taken," Union...
Amazon not seller but a platform: Court quashes notice against its directors over sale of abortion pills
Kandula Raghava Rao and Noorulamin Mohammed Saheb, directors of Amazon Seller Services Private Limited (ASSPL), had challenged a notice issued by a magistrate court based on a complaint by the Food and Drugs Administration for alleged violation of the Drugs and...
Wipro awrded multi-year deal from US-based retirement service firm TruStage to transform ops
"Customer expectations in financial services are changing, with a growing demand for simpler, more digital-first experiences. We are pleased to support TruStage in modernising its retirement services business. Through Wipro Intelligence and our consulting-led...
28 Indian vessels with 778 seafarers onboard stuck in Persian Gulf: Official
Advisories have been issued by DG Shipping directing all Indian flag vessels and Indian seafarers to adopt enhanced security measures and strictly comply with reporting protocols, including submission of real-time details. New Delhi: As many as 28 Indian vessels with...