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MFs, insurers and retail investors buy $8 billion of Indian equities in Jan as FIIs sell
A greater participation of mutual funds, insurance firms and retail...
Indian economy to grow 7% in FY25, robust expansion to drive insurance premium growth, says Moody’s
``India's private sector insurers continue to reinforce their...
U.S. Treasury launches campaign to educate public about crypto risks
Populations that have limited access to mainstream financial services is a key group the Treasury will look to reach, Nellie Liang, Treasury undersecretary for domestic finance “We’re hearing more and more about investors and households who are purchasing crypto...
Cabinet nod to setting up WHO Global Centre for traditional medicine in India
An official release said the Centre will help position AYUSH systems across the globe, provide leadership on global health matters pertaining to traditional medicine and ensure quality, safety and efficacy, accessibility and rational use of traditional medicine New...
Biden orders government to study digital dollar, other cryptocurrency risks
Wide-ranging oversight of the cryptocurrency market, which surged past $3 trillion in November, is essential to ensure U.S. national security, financial stability and U.S. competitiveness, and stave off the growing threat of cyber crime, administration officials said...
LIC gets market regulator nod for IPO
However, bankers advising LIC had pushed the government to defer the launch of the stock offering. IPO approvals are valid for a period of 12 months from the date of final observation by the Securities and Exchange Board of India. Mumbai: India's market regulator has...
India, Bangladesh, Nepal finalise MOU for implementation of BBIN Motor Vehicles Agreement
The meeting was held to discuss the passenger and cargo protocols that are essential to operationalise the BBIN MVA for the regulation of passenger, personal and cargo vehicular traffic between Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal, signed on June 15, 2015 New Delhi:...
India to become fastest-growing green economy of the world, says Piyush Goyal
Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal stated, "As a leading agri-producer, we are taking significant efforts to promote biofuels. Now, food grains waste and sugarcane are converted into ethanol in a big way, with the ethanol blending programme making...
We see clear advantages in central bank driven digital currency: Nirmala Sitharaman
''We see clear advantages in a central bank driven digital currency, because in this day and age, bulk payments happening between- countries, large transactions between institutions and large transactions between central banks themselves of each country- are all...
Japan’s top court orders damages for victims of Fukushima nuclear plant in landmark decision
Public broadcaster NHK said the average payout of about 380,000 yen ($3,290) for each plaintiff covered three class-action lawsuits, among more than 30 against the utility, which are the first to be finalized A massive tsunami unleashed by an earthquake of magnitude...
Growing urban population is both an opportunity and a challenge: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi He listed a vision for the growing cities of the country where the government is committed to providing increasingly more green transport, electric buses, electric cars and electric two-wheelers Pune: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday...
Sisodia inaugurates clinics at Delhi govt schools for physical, mental well-being of students
Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia ''For the first time, the focus will be laid on mental well-being along with physical health. A healthy mind will contribute to a healthy society and ultimately a healthier nation,'' Sisodia said at the event The clinic, built in a...