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India’s economic growth slips to 7.8%, but still leads major nations, to cross USD 4 trn mark: CEA
``…we are improving our GDP growth outlook for FY27 from 6.8 to 7.2...
New GDP series to include data on GST, e-Vahan, household services
The GDP data for third quarter (October-December 2025) based on new...
Reliance stops Russian oil use at its only-for-export refinery to comply with EU sanctions
The European Union - a big market for Reliance - has imposed wide-ranging sanctions targeting Russia's energy revenues, including measures that restrict the import and sale of fuels produced from Russian crude oil New Delhi: Reliance Industries Ltd on Thursday said it...
Trade unions demand tax incentives on social security contributions and minimum pension hike
They also demanded to stop privatisation of LIC and GIC through different moves like LIC-IPO and withdraw the Bill allowing 100 per cent FDI in the insurance sector, which is detrimental to the larger interest of the common people and the nation New Delhi: Workers'...
Top 26 e-commerce platforms claim they are free of dark patterns that deceive consumers
The Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns, 2023, which were notified on November 30, 2023, identify and prohibit 13 dark patterns.These are -- False Urgency; Basket Sneaking; Confirm Shaming; Forced Action; Subscription Trap; Interface...
Govt hikes fitness test fee for over 20-year-old motor vehicles
The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH), in a latest notification issued on November 11, has said the higher fee slabs now begin from 10 years for commercial vehicles instead of 15 years, bringing more vehicles under the updated cost brackets. New...
TRAI orders mandatory adoption of 1600-series numbers by banks and insurance firms
The matter of mandating last date for adoption of 1600 series by the entities in the insurance sector is under discussion with IRDAI, and will be notified subsequently, the official statement said. The structured and time-bound adoption of the 1600-series is expected...
AI driving direct shifts in global insurance industry, says Swiss Re
Global insurance premiums are set to grow by 2.3% in real terms in 2026 and 2027. The non-life sector is forecast to see global real premium growth easing to 1.7% before recovering to 2.5% in 2027. For insurers, it means more opportunities in engineering, property and...
UIDAI mulling to issue Aadhaar with photo, QR code to discourage offline verification
UIDAI CEO Bhuvnesh Kumar said that the authority is considering introducing a new rule in December to discourage offline verification by entities such as hotels, event organisers, etc, and enhance the age verification process using Aadhaar while maintaining the...
AIIMS,airport, public projects worth Rs20, 000 cr saved from demolition as SC recalls verdict on environmental clearances
With this recall, these projects now have a chance to be regularized under the now-revived 2017 notification and 2021 office memorandum, pending a final decision on their validity by the Supreme Court. New Delhi: The Supreme Court verdict, recalling its May 16...
Unethical practices of pharma firms: People should have proper remedy, says SC
The plea filed by 'Federation of Medical and Sales Representatives Association of India' and others sought a direction that till an effective law was enacted as prayed, the top court may lay down the guidelines to control and regulate unethical marketing practices by...
Need to harmonise regulations across regulators to reduce compliance friction:DEA Secy
Given the rapidly evolving landscape, Department of Economic Affairs Secretary Anuradha Thakur(in pic) emphasised the need for continued reforms and sustained focus on areas such as prudent regulation, disclosure and governance standards, gradual and controlled...