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"ADB's portfolio in 2023 supported the government's priority agenda. We will continue to focus on projects and programmes that accelerate India's structural transformation, create jobs, address infrastructure gaps, promote green growth, and foster social and economic...
Nearly 67 pc startup employees looking for transition to established firms: Report
About 25 per cent of the candidates have also attributed a lack of work-life balance in startups as a factor for their decision to join reputed concerns Nearly 67 per cent of employees working in startups prefer to move to established firms on account of job security,...
Investors’ wealth eroded by Rs 5.12 lakh crore in four straight days before Lok Sabha outcome
''Nifty dropped by 183 points, marking the fourth consecutive decline as election jitters triggered intense selling. The Sensex fell by nearly 668 points to 74,503,'' said Prashanth Tapse, Senior VP (Research), Mehta Equities Ltd. Mumbai: Investors' wealth eroded by...
Pesky calls: IRDAI asks industry players to comply with TRAI norms
In a circular on Tuesday, the insurance regulator has said regulated entities can only use the `140/180’ numbering series(or any other numbering series allocated/assigned by DoT/TRAI in future for the purpose) for making commercial calls Hyderabad: In a bid to curb...
Naveen Chandra Jha appointed as new MD&CEO of SBI General Insurance
Naveen Chandra Jha, MD& CEO, SBI General Insurance Jha has been promoted as deputy managing director of the bank from the post of chief general manager(CGM) and has been posted as MD &CEO of the general insurance company Mumbai: State Bank of India has...
Lloyd’s and Bermuda Monetary Authority to foster innovation and education access
``This joint agreement will ensure we share the knowledge and expertise needed to deliver the products and solutions to tackle our customer’s challenges and support the growth ambitions of our markets in the years to come” London: Lloyd’s, the world’s leading...
India’s sovereign rating outlook upgraded to positive by S&P Global Ratings
"We expect sound economic fundamentals to underpin the growth momentum over the next two to three years," S&P said, adding that regardless of the outcome of general elections, the ratings agency expects broad continuity in economic reforms and fiscal policies...
Insurers have to reduce premiums or raise sum assured in case of no claims by health insurance customers: IRDAI
A health insurance policy is renewable and can't not be denied on the ground that claim (s) was made in the preceding policy years, except in case of established fraud or non-disclosure or misrepresentation by the insured Insurers have grant final authorization within...
Cyclone ‘Remal’ Triggers Devastating Landslides in Mizoram, Claims 25 Lives
At least 25 people, including 14 in a stone quarry collapse, were killed in Mizoram on Tuesday due to landslides and incessant rain in the aftermath of cyclone 'Remal', state disaster management authority said. Several other people went missing in landslides, mostly...
GIC Re’s net profit rises 3% to Rs2,642 crore in Q4FY24, records underwriting profit and positive combine ratio
``Despite having nine catastrophic events, which have added Rs 3,300 crore of losses for GIC Re, we had a profitable year in Fy 24. As a matter of strategy, we have increased our domestic premium by almost 15 per cent in Apr 1 renewals while going slow in mobilising...
All procedure followed for share sale, says REL chairperson Rashmi Saluja
Rashmi Saluja,executive chairperson, Religare Enterprises Ltd Earlier this month, Burman Family, who are locked in a pitched battle with Religare Enterprises for the acquisition of the financial services firm, made fresh complaints against Saluja about insider trading...
India to stick to policy path even if Modi loses, Rajan Says
Raghuram Rajan, former governor, Reserve Bank of India “There is a lot of continuity built into Indian policy. Whatever government comes in will take a lot of the good stuff that has been done and continue it.” Raghuram Rajan, a former governor and now a professor of...
Above average monsoon to boost agriculture and overall economic growth: IMD
"Conditions favourable for onset of monsoon over Kerala in next 5 days. India's monsoon core zone comprising most of the rain-fed agriculture areas likely to receive above normal rainfall" IMD New Delhi: India is likely to receive above average monsoon rains this...
Govt cracks down on SMS scammers; blacklists 8 principal entities found spewing fraud msgs
The Department of Telecom (DoT), in collaboration with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), has taken decisive action to protect citizens from potential SMS fraud through the Sanchar Saathi initiative, it said NEW DELHI: In a major crackdown on SMS scammers, the...
Tata AIA Life provides instant loan up to Rs 1 lakh against policies
Policyholders of Tata AIA Life Insurance can now avail an instant loan of up to Rs 1 lakh at an interest rate of 8.80% per annum from their insurance policy without losing any coverage or without any credit check. The loan amount is credited to the consumer’s account...
Acko ties up with Mygate to offer car insurance
Mygate, a living experience tech company, has entered into a strategic partnership with ACKO. Initially, the partnership will focus on car insurance, offering with Mygate users accessing Acko policies at exclusive prices, timely renewal reminders, and instant...
Transformative years ahead for the insurance sector: Allianz Report
In all, the global premium pool is set to increase by almost EUR5trn.Most of this growth will be in the life segment (EUR1.887bn) with Asia ( Japan) remaining the growth engine for global life business (+7.3% p.a.). The region should account for half of absolute...
LIC plans health foray through acquisitions, net profit rises 2% to Rs 13,763 cr in Q4, to pay Rs10 dividend in Fy 24
“During the last year, we have focused on directional changes in our product mix and enhancing margins in the business. We have more than doubled our share of non-par business within our Individual business. Now we intend to focus our strategic interventions to...