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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today approved the Rapid Resource...
World shifting from ‘shocks’ to ‘permanent volatility’ amid global conflicts, trade disruptions: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
"The escalation of the Middle East conflict has evolved from a...
SC revises compensation to over Rs 60 lakh from Rs 32.46 lakh for accident victim kin
“The aspirations of the young man were shattered by the accident which left him paraplegic and fighting for breath, which also prompted the parents to relocate to another part of the country. We are of the opinion that even if he had not obtained the certificate as a...
US major Everest Re receives license for GIFT-IFSC venture
“Everest’s launch in India presents significant opportunity, as one of the most dynamic reinsurance markets globally, shaped by strong economic growth, and rising demand for the advanced, long-term reinsurance solutions we offer,” said Jill Beggs, Executive Vice...
Accessing Healthcare in Asia: Patients’ pain points
Following a diagnosis, almost 40 per cent of patients turn to digital sources, such as AI, when making decisions about their care. This reflects patients' desire to fill gaps in their knowledge and highlights a crucial need for trustworthy online resources. Patients...
GST on renewable energy devices rationalised to 5%, to accelerate India’s clean energy transition
By making renewable energy more affordable and accessible, this reform aligns with India’s international commitments under the Paris Agreement while advancing the nation’s target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. It firmly positions India as a leader in...
Driven by rising data traffic and use of AI, India’s data centre capacity to rise 5x by 2030: Jefferies
This growth in traffic has been supported by rising internet penetration, higher smartphone adoption, and the growing popularity of OTT platforms, digital payments, and e-commerce. In addition, regulatory measures such as the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP)...
Exemption of GST from life health premium to make insurance products affordable Insurers
New Delhi: Terming the GST Council's decision to exempt insurance premiums from the indirect tax as a landmark move, insurers said this will help make products more affordable and expand insurance penetration. Announcing the outcome of the 56th GST Council meeting,...
GST Council meet on rate reform begins; TDP supports, opposition bloc seeks revenue protection
The government had proposed completely exempting life and health insurance premium from Goods and Services Tax (GST), Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and convenor of insurance GoM Samrat Choudhary had said earlier. Health and term insurance premiums may become cheaper if...
Rising Heat Stress: Biggest worldwide threats to workers’ health and livelihood
The report details how extreme heat is reshaping the world of work. It finds that worker productivity drops by 2 to 3 per cent for every degree above 20°C. The health consequences are wide-ranging, including heatstroke, dehydration, kidney dysfunction, and...
APAC Employee Benefits Strategy: Health and productivity as top priorities
"As organisations navigate economic uncertainty and rising employee expectations, the ability to deliver personalised, equitable and cost-effective benefits is a strategic differentiator," said Tim Dwyer, head of Human Capital for APAC at Aon Aon plc has released its...