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Cabinet Secretariat asks secys to submit notes on major proposed reforms
The government has undertaken a series of measures to boost the country's economic growth and promote ease of living for citizens.Ministries and departments have to submit those notes by March 17 to the secretariat New Delhi,:The Cabinet Secretariat has asked...
FinMin amends public float rules for IPO-bound cos
The Securities Contracts (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2026, notified on March 13, states that companies with post-issue capital of more than Rs 1,600 crore and below Rs 5,000 crore will have to increase their public shareholding to at least 25 per cent within three...
Hindalco denies extrusions operations halt report says overall operations largely unaffected
The Aditya Birla Group-owned metals producer declared force majeure to all of its extruded aluminium customers on March 11, the notice showed NEW DELHI:Hindalco Industries on Sunday said that it has not halted operations of its aluminium extrusions business and...
Adityanath issues directives for assessing damage caused to crops due to rain in western UP
Yogi Adityanath,Chief Minister, Uttar Pradesh The chief minister reviewed the situation arising from rainfall in the western districts of the state and issued instructions to the administration to ensure timely relief to affected farmers. LUCKNOW:Chief Minister Yogi...
With paid-out claims of Rs 45, 449.17 crores to 62, 405, 476 beneficiaries,Maharashtra has topped the list of states as the leading provider of comprehensive crop insurance to farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and the Restructured Weather...
Young Indians: From aspirational spending to aspirational planning
The shift is evident on social media, where conversations increasingly centre on insurance coverage, SIPs, credit scores, and early retirement, rather than unchecked consumption. In this environment, sharply focused financial products such as term insurance are being...
Wartime Marine Risks: Navigating insurance & supply chain disruptions
One of the most common misconceptions during times of crisis is that all stakeholders in the supply chain are automatically aware of evolving risks and that insurance protection continues seamlessly. However, marine insurance operates under specific contractual...
Food safety inspections more than double in 3 years with 56,000 risk-based checks: Govt
Prataprao Jadhav,Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare The RBIS framework determines the frequency of inspections based on the risk associated with different food businesses, with high-risk food categories required to undergo annual inspections. New...
Passenger vehicle dispatches stood at 3,77,689 units in February 2025
SIAM Director General Rajesh Menon said, "Positive sentiments in the industry continue as passenger vehicles, two-wheelers, and three-wheelers posted their highest ever Sales of February in 2026, with double-digit growth compared to February 2025." New Delhi:Domestic...
Delhi was most polluted city during 2024-25 followed by Patna: Study
Based on Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) air quality monitoring data, this report analysed how meteorological conditions influence the persistence of PM2.5 pollution across six major Indian cities such as Delhi, Patna, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai and Bengaluru....
IDBI Bank strategic sale scrapped as financial bids below reserve price: Sources
Currently, the government and state-owned LIC together hold a 94.71 per cent stake in IDBI Bank. The government owns 45.48 per cent, and LIC holds 49.24 per cent in the lender. Of this, the government and LIC are looking to sell 60.72 per cent in IDBI Bank.The...
D-Street investors poorer by Rs 33.68 lakh cr since West Asia conflict began
Since 27 February, the benchmark 30-share BSE Sensex has fallen 6,723.27 points, or 8.27 per cent. During the same period, the total market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies has declined by Rs 33,68,419 crore, slipping to Rs 4,29,82,252.27 crore (about USD 4.65...
Comm min to help exporters at insurance front to deal with West Asia crisis: Official
Exporters are facing issues due to a joint attack launched by the US and Israel on Iran. It has led to a spike in ocean freight, air transport, and insurance premiums because of disruptions in the movement of oil and gas consignments. New Delhi: The commerce ministry...
Iranian Envoy confirms Tehran to give safe passage to vessels bound for India via Hormuz
Mohammad Fathali,Iran's Ambassador to India Answering a question on whether Iran would allow Indian-bound ships safe transit through the Strait, which is one of the critical routes for global energy trade, Fathali said,"Yes. Because India and I are friends. You can...
Top Africa insurer Sanlam flags ‘Massive’ risks from Iran war
The escalating tensions will hurt earnings of the firm with operations in 27 nations “very directly” as investor flight hits global equity markets and as rising fuel prices trigger inflationary pressure, which will result in higher borrowing costs.You impact consumers...
Extreme Heat:Making life increasingly unlivable
Scientists determined that on average, those 65 and older experience a month a year when heat prevents them from routine activities. Parts of Asia, Africa, Australia and North America are becoming unlivable for senior citizens, the researchers said. Younger adults...
Warburg Pincus considers options for Asian insurer Oona
Warburg Pincus and Abhishek Bhatia, a former executive with billionaire Richard Li-backed FWD Group Holdings Ltd., set up Oona with a $350 million equity commitment in 2022. It has acquired two general insurance businesses in the region, Abda in Indonesia and MIIC in...
Drugmakers warned against direct or surrogate weight-loss drug and obesity ads
Promotional activities, including what it described as "so-called (obesity) awareness campaigns" that function as surrogate advertisements for prescription drugs, could be treated as misleading marketing practices, according to the advisory. India is projected to...