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Govt asks state-run banks,insurance firms to cut costs, shift to EVs
Under the new measures, all meetings, reviews and consultations...
AP govt plans financial rewards for larger families:Chief Minister
N Chandrababu Naidu,Chief Minister,Andhra Pradesh "I have made a...
Whole-time directors’ vigilance matters of PSU banks, insurers to be reported promptly:FinMin
The directive from the Department of Financial Services (DFS) under the ministry follows several instances where adverse information about board-level appointees was not promptly reported.Without citing any specific case, the advisory issued earlier this month, said,...
SC takes suo motu cognisance of Aravalli Range, hearing on Dec 29
As per the causelist published on the website of the apex court, a Bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, and Justices J.K. Maheshwari and A.G. Masih will hear the suo motu writ petition titled “In Re: Definition of Aravalli Hills and Ranges and...
Tata Steel’s Netherlands units sued by Dutch NGO seeking $1.6 bn for alleged health damage
The case adds to mounting scrutiny on Tata Steel’s European operations for their environmental impacts. Dutch regulators escalated pressure on the company in 2024, threatening fines of nearly €27 million and warning they would shutter a coke plant in the port city of...
PSB consolidation to gain momentum in 2026 as govt eyes big world-class banks
As far as the insurance sector is concerned, the year saw the passage of the landmark Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025, from Parliament, paving the way for 100 per cent FDI in the sector. New Delhi: Consolidation in public sector banks...
No circular issued on relaxations related to filing of fin statements under cos law: Govt
"It has come to the notice of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) that a fake General Circular No. 08/2025 dated 26th December, 2025 is being circulated, which falsely claims relaxation of additional fees and extension of timelines for filing of Financial...
Indian Insurance sector-2026: Leaders remain bullish on industry’s growth
``Looking ahead to 2026, climate risk in India is emerging as a significant financial and public health challenge. We are seeing growing demand for coverage beyond traditional health and motor insurance, including cyber risk, Fire Insurance and emerging business...
FSSAI warns food businesses against labeling herbal infusions as ‘tea’
The regulator has directed all FBOs, including those engaged in e-commerce, manufacturing, packing, marketing, import or sale of such products, to comply with food safety regulations. New Delhi: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a...
Centre clears entry for new airlines, 3 players receive NOCs: Civil Aviation Minister
The Minister said the government is encouraging more airlines to enter the Indian aviation sector, which he described as one of the fastest-growing aviation markets in the world due to the policies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. New Delhi:Civil Aviation Minister Ram...
Healthcare must move towards hyper-personalisation: NHA CEO
Sunil Kumar Barnwal, chief executive officer, National Health Authority, highlighted how initiatives such as NHM, ABDM, and Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY, which currently covers over 12 crore families, are leveraging data analytics, AI, and digital platforms to improve health...
Safe-haven demand lifts gold to all-time highs; Analysts see further upside on macro tailwinds
"Expectations of multiple US Fed rate cuts next year renewed the appeal of non-yielding assets like gold. Similarly, escalating geopolitical tensions have driven sharp safe haven demand, with bullion increasingly viewed as portfolio diversifier. Persistent central...