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Aon announces first stablecoin insurance premium payment
Led by Aon's digital asset practice, this initiative builds on established digital-asset risk advisory capabilities, translating industry leading client services in insurance and risk management into practical application within the firm's own operations. Recent U.S....
Govt to curb opaque shipping surcharges amid Middle East tensions: Report
The move comes after exporters flagged sharp and sometimes arbitrary increases in logistics costs, particularly during the current geopolitical crisis that has disrupted global shipping routes and pushed freight rates higher. New Delhi: The government is preparing to...
Strengthen cyber and operational resilience amid geopolitical tensions: Nasscom
According to Nasscom, several companies have begun activating or reviewing business continuity plans for operations linked to affected countries to ensure uninterrupted service delivery in the event of regional disruptions.Organisations are also prioritising employee...
Over 3.07 crore women-led enterprises registered on Udyam till Feb 2026: Govt
Responding to a written question in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for MSME Shobha Karandlaje said the government has been implementing several schemes to support women entrepreneurs and increase their participation in the MSME sector New Delhi:More than 3.07...
Indian refiners seek legal view to buy sanctioned Russian oil under US waiver
The world's third-biggest oil importer gets about 40% of its oil imports from the Middle East through the Strait of Hormuz.India has been hit by the stoppage of liquefied natural gas production by Qatar and the disruption to supplies from Abu Dhabi National Oil...
India’s tech state Karnataka bans social media for children under 16
Less than one-quarter of Karnataka's population is under the age of 15, a report of a 2019-20 survey conducted by India's federal health ministry showed. The state has a population of 67.6 million, a 2025 presentation by federal government think tank Niti Aayog...
US’s DFC announces $20B plan for Maritime Reinsurance in the Gulf
Working alongside CENTCOM, DFC coverage will offer a level of security no other policy can provide. We are confident that our reinsurance plan will get oil, gasoline, LNG, jet fuel, and fertilizer through the Strait of Hormuz and flowing again to the world,said DFC...
Axis Max Life Insurance released new insights on working women cohort from the fifth edition of its flagship India Retirement Index Study (IRIS 5.0). The study evaluates urban India’s retirement preparedness across three key indices, Financial, Health and Emotional...
Markets bleed as crude spikes, Nifty drops 582 pts
The sharp fall in domestic equities comes as crude oil prices surged approximately 25 per cent on Monday to USD 116 per barrel amid the ongoing conflict in Asia, which has raised concerns over inflation and economic growth. "Indian markets are seeing a huge cut in the...
Go Digit gets GST demand notice of about ₹170 crore for FY18-FY22
Go Digit General Insurance on Saturday said it has received a demand notice of about ₹170 crore for short payment of goods and services tax (GST) for nearly five years.The company has received an order copy from the Office of the Commissioner of GST & Central...
Over 28 crore Jan Dhan accounts held by women: Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman “When women gain financial access, they gain independence. Women now hold over 28 crore Jan Dhan accounts, bringing financial services to households across India and strengthening their financial independence,” FM Sitharaman noted...
Reinsurers scrap war-risk cover after US torpedoes Iranian ship
Indian insurers and reinsurers have canceled hull coverages in war-affected areas after GIC Re flagged its seven-zone hull war-risk plan, effective March 1. The amended plan designates high-risk waters including Pakistan, the Persian Gulf, and Iran, besides...
Farmers see critical fertilizer price surge as Iran war blocks exports,threatening losses
India buys more than 40% of its urea and phosphatic fertilizers from the Middle East. While imports could be hit, output within India has already been affected.Three Indian plants have been forced to reduce urea output as LNG supplies from Qatar have dropped sharply,...
Only 20% of women in India have adequate insurance,find out two insurers
Anand Roy, MD & CEO, Star Health said,“India is witnessing a meaningful shift in women’s approach to healthcare and financial protection.Younger women are engaging more in preventive care and integrating health insurance earlier into financial planning—viewing it...
Next frontier:Unlocking women’s financial adoption in India
With 75 million working women poised to unlock an Rs2.8 lakh crore market, Redseer' report underscores that the next frontier for BFSI players lies in shifting from a male-centric "access" model to a household-centric "adoption" strategy RedSeer, a premier strategic...
India gets 30-day US waiver to buy Russian oil amid Iran war
"President Trump's energy agenda has resulted in oil and gas production reaching the highest levels ever recorded. To enable oil to keep flowing into the global market, the Treasury Department is issuing a temporary 30-day waiver to allow Indian refiners to purchase...
Maritime insurance premiums surge as Iran conflict widens,in some cases by more than 1,000%
Analysts at Jefferies estimated on Thursday that potential industry losses from at least seven vessels reported damaged, at the time its note was published on March 5, could reach up to $1.75 billion. With most tankers valued between $200 million and $300 million, the...
EU countries give final approval to 2040 climate target for 90% emissions cut
In practice, the target will require an 85% emissions reduction from European industries against 1990 levels. The EU will pay developing countries via carbon credits, so they cut emissions on Europe’s behalf to make up the rest, to reach 90%.As part of the agreement,...