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PSU banks ready to play a larger role towards Viksit Bharat 2047: DFS Secretary
M Nagaraju, Financial Services Secretary Key suggestions included...
New IRDAI chief Seth to meet insurance CEOs on Sept 17
Ajay Seth, chairman, IRDAI Though, basically it will be a welcome...
Majority of top-100 companies making disclosures about carbon emissions: PwC India
The government and the regulators have introduced new regulations pertaining to ESG (environmental, social and governance) for businesses. India's transition to BRSR Core positions the nation as a frontrunner in the global transition towards a more credible and...
CCPA calls for FSSAI investigation into allegations of Nestle putting sugar in baby products
Nidhi Khare,Consumer Affairs Secretary and Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) chief Asserting that high sugar in baby products raises serious concerns about the potential implications for the health and safety of children in our country. The health and...
States sue to block US rules curbing tailpipe emissions in cars, light trucks
Republican-led states also have challenged the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's corporate climate disclosure rules, the U.S. Energy Department's pause on approvals for new liquefied natural gas export facilities and EPA rules toughening standards for air...
17 pc of world’s elderly population will be in India by 2050: CBRE
"India's senior population is expected to experience a remarkable 254% growth, making it the fastest-growing demographic segment globally. By 2050, India is projected to house up to 340 million seniors, constituting approximately 17% of the world's elderly population"...
SC defers to July 30 hearing on if change in law needed in regimes on grant of driving licences
A five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud adjourned the matter after Attorney General R Venkataramani submitted a note indicating that the consultations carried out by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways have culminated in...
India to remain global growth driver in foreseeable future: IMF executive director
Krishnamurthy V Subramaniam, executive director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Asked where India stands amid the current global economy, he responded, "I think India will continue to be the driver for global growth in the foreseeable future. The maximum sort...
Environment climate change gain prominence in manifestos but experts question follow-through
"It's crucial that environmental issues are not relegated to the bottom of the priority list, especially given the pressing concerns of air pollution and the climate crisis. This is particularly important as India is home to 83 of the 100 most polluted cities in the...
IMF raises India’s growth projections from 6.5% to 6.8 %
India set to remain fastest growing among major economies in 2024, IMF projects Washington: India is set to remain as fastest growing among major economies in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund's latest World Economic Outlook. IMF, in its latest outlook,...
Sensex tanks over 900 points on concerns over Middle East conflict weak global trends
"There are many headwinds that will weigh on markets today: the renewed conflict in the Middle East, proposed changes in the India-Mauritius tax treaty and the hotter-than-expected US inflation are negatives," said V K Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit...
EU regulator rules out link between weight-loss drugs and suicidal thoughts
The analysis started in July after Iceland's health regulator flagged three cases of patients thinking about suicide or self-harm after using Novo's drugs The European Union drug regulator found no evidence that a class of diabetes and weight-loss drugs such as Novo...