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Sales of passenger vehicles – hatches, sedans and SUVs – by manufacturers to dealers have risen to record high levels over the last two years in India and are estimated to hit new all-time highs in the financial year 2025 as well BENGALURU: Retail sales of cars in...
Equity mutual fund inflow swells to Rs 34,697 cr in May; SIP at new high of Rs 20,904 cr
Overall, the mutual fund industry has witnessed an inflow of Rs 1.1 lakh crore in the month under review as compared to Rs 2.4 lakh crore in April. The inflow was due to investment in equity as well as debt schemes. With these inflows, the industry's net assets under...
AM Best revises outlook for global reinsurance industry to positive
"Demand for coverage remains strong due to heightened natural catastrophe loss activity and general economic uncertainty," said Carlos Wong-Fupuy, senior director, AM Best OLDWICK, N.J: International rating agency AM Best has revised its market segment outlook for the...
FIIs sell Rs 14,794 crore of equities in the markets
According to the NSDL (National Securities Depository Limited) website, FPIs have offloaded equities worth over Rs 14,794 crore in the markets so far this month. This follows a similar trend from last month when foreign investors were also net sellers, leading to...
Jun 10 interview for IRDAI’s member, Non-life, postponed, new date yet to be fixed
After SK Rath, general manager(GM), GIC Re dropped out of the race, CS Radhika, GM, United India Insurance (UII) has been added to the list of five contenders New Delhi: In a last minute development, the government has postponed the interview scheduled on June 10 for...
In deepfake era photos claiming adultery by spouse to be proved by evidence Delhi HC
"We may take judicial notice of the fact that we are living in the era of deepfakes and, therefore, this is an aspect that the appellant/ husband, perhaps, would have to prove by way of evidence before the family court," the bench said New Delhi: In the era of...
Lee Yuan Siong, group chief executive and president of AIA, becomes chairman of The Geneva Association
Lee Yuan Siong,group chief executive and president, AIA ``In every corner of the world, we are facing increasingly complex risks covering ageing, health, climate and technology'' Lee Yuan Siong ZURICH: The Geneva Association announces on Friday that Lee Yuan Siong,...
WHO confirms first death from bird flu strain H5N2 in Mexico
The viruses responsible for these infections normally spread in animals, but can also infect humans through direct contact with infected animals or contaminated environments, the statement said Geneva: The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported the first...
Delhi hospitals rush for fire safety awareness sessions
Despite the recent spike in fire-related calls, the Delhi Fire Service(DFS) remains committed to reducing such incidents through education and timely intervention. The department noted that it had received a record 183 calls on May 30 and that 55 people have lost...
Odisha govt reassures public amid confusion over Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana continuity
The confusion stems from the BJP's announcement to implement the Ayushman Bharat scheme in place of BSKY upon assuming state power. Reports surfaced that hospitals began refusing BSKY benefits to patients in anticipation of this shift. Bhubaneswar:The Odisha...
Bihar govt to distribute one crore new Ayushman Bharat health insurance cards within next month
The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (ABPM-JAY) provides annual health coverage of up to Rs 5 lakh per family for secondary and tertiary care, targeting low-income earners nationwide through a centrally funded program supported by both the Union...
Consumer forum directs LIC to pay Rs 2 lakh claim to widow of policyholder
In an order passed last month, the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, South Mumbai, noted that guidelines of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) state all terms and conditions should be explained to the insured in the language known...
Sensex touches all-time high, investors recover Rs 28 lakh crore in last 3 trading sessions
The anticipation of stability within the coalition government at the center, coupled with the RBI's upward revision of its growth forecast for FY25 to 7.2%, fuelled a broad-based rally in the domestic market Friday's rally was supported by foreign funds inflow of Rs...
RBI maintains status quo in repo rate at 6.5 pc, growth projection raised to 7.2%
Shaktikanta Das, Governor,RBI "Uncertainties related to food inflation need to be monitored. Need inflation reduction to 4 per cent level on a durable basis while supporting growth," RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) on Friday...
Bima Sugam: IRDAI forms an interim board for project, new company and CEO by month end
Headquartered in Mumbai, the entity would now be incorporated as a Section 8 (non-profit) company under the name ‘Bima Sugam India Federation’. The members of its interim board are are- Rakesh Joshi, former member, IRDAI, Naveen Tahilyani, MD&CEO, Tata Digital,...
3 crore OPD tokens generated using ABHA-based Scan and share service
An average of 1.3 lakh individuals utilize the scan and share service daily, demonstrating its utility and popularity, according to the Health Ministry. The widespread adoption by states is streamlining patient registration processes and enhancing efficiency at OPD...
Staff warned off whistleblower hotlines, says global survey
Against a backdrop of geopolitical and economic challenges, more employees would consider dishonest behavior than two years ago. Nearly 40% of all respondents – and two-thirds of board members – said they were willing to behave unethically to improve their career or...
Delhi ACB uncovers alarming discrepancies in 44 private hospitals
The ACB inspected 62 medical facilities in Delhi, revealing several were operating without proper licenses, safety measures, or registration certificates New Delhi: The Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) of Delhi has uncovered alarming discrepancies in 44 private hospitals,...