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Details ranging from mobile number, and payment mode to travel itinerary need to be shared with the authorities 24 hours before the departure of an international flight New Delhi: Airlines will have to mandatorily share details of foreign travellers with the Indian...
Prospects of economy expected to improve in 2025: RBI Governor
"We continue to secure and anchor public trust and confidence to support India’s aspirational goals. We remain committed to developing a modern financial system that is customer-centric, technologically leveraged and financially inclusive," the new RBI Governor Sanjay...
Health insurers disallowed claims worth Rs 15,100 cr during FY24
Insurers repudiated claims amounting to Rs 10,937.18 crore (9.34 per cent) while outstanding claims totalled Rs 7,584.57 crore (6.48 per cent), said the annual report 2023-24 of Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India New Delhi: Health insurers...
Labour reforms, focus on informal workers, other policies on cards in 2025
The four labour codes on social security, industrial relations, wages, and Occupational Safety Health & Working Conditions (OSH) were passed by Parliament. These can be implemented across the country only when the Centre and states notify the respective rules...
2024 missed the climate moment but all’s not lost
Fossil fuels are the main culprit, accounting for over 75 per cent of global GHG emissions, but ditching them for renewable energy is easier said than done, especially for poor countries in the Global South. They depend on them for jobs and cheap energy, and lack...
High employee attrition of 25% in private banks pose operational risk: RBI
"High attrition and employee turnover rate pose significant operational risks, including disruption in customer services, besides leading to loss of institutional knowledge and increased recruitment costs. In various interactions with banks, the Reserve Bank has...
Embracing 2025: Year of Purpose & Opportunities
2024 has been a pivotal year for the Indian insurance industry, marked by significant reforms and policy changes.2025 will be a key year as it will see further movement in industry and government efforts towards the Insurance for all by 2047 vision Four CEOs of the...
2024: Key healthcare initiatives
The expansion of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) to include all people aged 70 and above was the year's most citizen centric scheme, broadening its ambit to include an additional 60 million senior citizens Boosting the Ayushman Bharat...
Insurtech- For Quick & Seamless Customer Service
Amit Bhandari, Chief Technical Officer at Magma HDI General Insurance The integration of technology in the insurance claims process is not just a trend, it’s evolution. With the combined efforts of insurers, regulator, and government bodies like the National Health...
Baden Baden Reinsurance Meet
After Monte Carlo for the Rendez-Vous de Septembre, held in the second week of September 2024, it was turn of Baden Baden Reinsurance Meet, a key event that sets the tone for the industry, ahead of the crucial January renewal season. This year, it happened during...
Fiery crash kills at least 179 in worst airline disaster in South Korea
The ministry also confirmed the casualties in the deadliest air accident involving a South Korean airline in nearly three decades. Video shared by local media showed the twin-engine aircraft skidding down the runway with no apparent landing gear before slamming into a...
Climate change risks impacting financial system, need India-specific data: RBI’s Dy Gov
“Over the last few years, we have taken several incremental measures in this direction. It started with the setting up a dedicated group within the Bank to assess climate change risks and foster a robust ecosystem for sustainable finance,” said Reserve Bank of India...
FIIs remain net investors in India this year amid robust economy, resilient market
“An important characteristic about FII investment is that they have been consistent investors of equity through the primary market. In December through 27th, FIIs invested Rs 17,331 crore through the primary market,” said V.K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist,...
Putin apologises to Azerbaijani counterpart for tragic plane crash incident
An official Kremlin statement issued on Saturday said that air defence systems were firing near Grozny airport as the airliner repeatedly attempted to land there on Wednesday. It did not explicitly say one of these hit the plane. Moscow: Russian President Vladimir...
111 drug samples tested in November found ‘not of standard quality’
Besides, 70 drug samples tested by the state drugs testing laboratories have also been identified as NSQ in November, they official sources said New Delhi: Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has found 41 drug samples tested in the central drug...
Micro insurance premium in life segment rises 24% to Rs 10,000 crore in FY24
The number of persons covered under the scheme stood at 178.39 million New Delhi/Hyderabad: The micro-insurance premiums in the life insurance sector in the country has surpassed Rs 10,000 crore for the first time in FY24, according to industry data. The number of...
Indian healthcare sector poised to reach $320 bn by 2028: Report
To tackle the challenges, organisations in these sectors are creating environments that foster employee development and growth. They are also focusing on critical areas such as the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), tailored employee development programmes, and...
India to see record-breaking IPO fundraising in 2025 exceeding Rs 2 lakh crore
Of the 91 issues, six have delivered returns exceeding 100 per cent over their issue prices. More than two-thirds of the stocks have delivered positive returns against their issue prices, according to the report Mumbai: India is on track to become the world’s...