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Rising tensions in Middle East may impact trade, push up freight, insurance costs
``The disruption in the Strait of Hormuz threatens a major share of...
Govt to meet shipping firms and exporters on Monday to assess impact of Iran tensions on trade
Iran's state media said on February 28 that the Islamic Republic...
Govt returns Rs1,887 crore unclaimed financial assets to citizens in 2 months
Unclaimed financial assets such as insurance policy claims, bank deposits, dividends, shares, and income from mutual funds often remain unclaimed due to a lack of awareness or outdated account details New Delhi: The Secretary of the Department of Financial Services,...
GST rate rationalisation boosts consumption; economy to maintain growth momentum: FinMin report
“The rationalisation of GST rates has provided a measurable boost to consumption, as reflected in the strengthening of high-frequency indicators, including higher e-way bill generation, record festive-season automobile sales, robust UPI transaction values, and a...
Govt mulls rating system for assessing performance of contractor firms engaged in NH works
According to the concept note, ratings for Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) and Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) projects shall be conducted together, whereas ratings for Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) projects shall be conducted separately New Delhi: In a...
Sebi introduces new incentive structure for mutual fund distributors
Under this, asset management companies (AMCs) will pay these distributors 1 per cent of the first lump-sum investment or the first-year SIP amount, up to Rs 2,000, provided the investor stays invested for at least a year. New Delhi:, Markets regulator Sebi on Thursday...
Individual NBP for life insurance growth estimated at 9 pc in FY2026: Icra
"The GST exemption on individual life insurance policies, which enhances customer affordability, is expected to boost individual NBP growth in the medium term. After a subdued H1, this NBP growth is projected to recover in H2 FY2026, with an overall increase of about...
Kerala HC issues guidelines on display of treatment rates providing aid in pvt hospitals
In order to ensure transparency, the bench directed that every clinical establishment shall prominently display, in Malayalam and English, at the reception and admission desk and on its official website the list of services offered, baseline and package rates for...
Russian oil cargo discharge at Indian port delayed due to insurance scrutiny, sources say
Since April, India has required online verification of insurance for ships covered by companies that are not members of the International Group (IG) to ensure that forged documents are not provided to Indian port authorities for berthing NEW DELHI: A...
India likely to cross $4 trillion economy mark this fiscal: CEA Nageswaran
Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran noted India is fully aware of the risks posed by climate change, including its impact on agriculture, the environment, and coastal regions New Delhi: Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran said on Tuesday that India’s...
Sitharman meets trade unions for pre-budgetary consultations
The unions demanded that the government must withdraw the proposal permitting 100% FDI in the insurance sector and stop the privatisation of Life Insurance Corporation and the four PSU general insurance companies New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has met...
Indian banks consider financing Russian oil from non-sanctioned sellers
That’s a shift from a few weeks ago — before the latest US curbs, which took effect on Friday — when lenders were wary of clearing payments for any Russian cargoes, citing difficulties in verifying the supply chain, the people said. Banks in India are now willing to...