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The call comes as money managers demand better information on climate change, biodiversity and water security to help them analyse the performance of company boards as the world looks to come good on a plan to limit human-driven global warming This year, more than 680...
Russian default no longer ‘improbable’, but no trigger for global financial crisis- IMF
Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director,International Monetary Fund The total exposure of banks to Russia amounted to around $120 billion, an amount that while not insignificant, was "not systemically relevant," Russia may default on its debts in the wake of...
Major Chinese cities impose COVID-19 restriction as cases spike
The situation is not at ease even in the autonomous region of Hong Kong. About 300,000 Covid-19 patients and their close contacts in Hong Kong are now under home quarantine, according to the city's Chief Executive Carrie Lam Beijing: Amid a rapid resurgence of...
China faces consequences if it helps Russia evade sanctions over Ukraine – Sullivan
U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan "We are communicating directly, privately to Beijing, that there will absolutely be consequences for large-scale sanctions, evasion efforts or support to Russia to backfill them," Sullivan said. "We will not allow that to...
Insurer AIA launches $10-bln buyback on strong 2021 growth
The Asia-focussed insurer's value of new business or VONB, which measures expected profit from new premiums and is a key gauge for future growth, rose to $3.37 billion for the year ended Dec. 31, from $2.77 billion a year earlier China and Hong Kong accounted for...
Govt has time till May 12 for LIC IPO without seeking fresh Sebi approval
The official further said that although the market volatility has reduced in the last fortnight , it would wait for the market to stabilise further so that retail investors get confidence to invest in the stock. LIC has reserved up to 35 per cent of its total IPO size...
FPI selling continues for 6th straight month; net outflows at Rs 45,608 cr in March so far
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) fear that India would be impacted more by commodity price hikes, particularly in crude oil, since India is a major importer, said V K Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Financial Services Mumbai: Continuing their...
Indian Gold imports surge 73% to $45 bn in April-Feb this fiscal on higher demand
India is the world's second-biggest gold consumer after China. The imports mainly take care of the demand by the jewellery industry Commenting on rising gold imports, Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) Chairman Colin Shah said monthly average imports...
Registered facility needs to verify vehicle records digitally for scrapping, says draft policy
Necessary checks to be done from "Vahan " database before submission of application by vehicle owner have been specified. These checks include surrender of hire-purchase, lease or hypothecationagreement of the vehicle, no criminal record against the vehicle in records...
Auto cos will begin manufacturing flex-fuel vehicles within 6 mths: Gadkari
According to Minister for Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari, soon most vehicles in India will run on 100 per cent ethanol Last year in December, the government had issued an advisory to carmakers to introduce flexible-fuel engines in vehicles Gadkari also...
India needs $ 20 billion investments each year to achieve climate targets: Report
The narrative around ESG has changed significantly over the last couple of years, from being seen as compliance imperative to taking the centre stage at boardroom discussions and driving investment and business strategy decisions, FICCI said in a statement New Delhi;...
Cyber crime to cost economies $10 trn by 2025: MS official
''Cyber security is the biggest threat to digital transformation and to the planet. Cyber crime costs economies more than USD 6 trillion each year today and that is expected to reach nearly USD 10 trillion by 2025'' New Delhi; Microsoft India President Anant...
Study: Ageing accelerated by sleep apnea, though treatment can reverse it
"Our results found that OSA-induced sleep disruptions and lower oxygen levels during sleep promoted faster biological age acceleration compared to the control group.'' Untreated Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) also accelerates the biological ageing process and that...
Two thirds of households with children across countries lost income since COVID-19 hit
"The modest progress made in reducing child poverty in recent years risks being reversed in all parts of the world. Families have experienced loss at a staggering scale. While last year inflation reached its highest level in years, more than two thirds of households...
Sachin Bansal’s Navi Technologies files draft papers with Sebi for Rs 3,350-cr IPO
Proceeds of the IPO will be used to invest in subsidiaries -- Navi Finserv Pvt Ltd (NFPL) and Navi General Insurance Ltd (NGIL) -- and for general corporate purposes Mumbai: Sachin Bansal-led Navi Technologies has filed preliminary papers with Sebi to raise Rs 3,350...
Is WHO ready to declare end of pandemic
The WHO said it isn’t currently considering such a declaration. While cases have fallen in many places, fatalities have spiked in Hong Kong, and this week China reported more than 1,000 new daily cases for the first time in two years Instead, the discussions at the...
Climate action lags as COVID hits goals in developing nations
Across the world, COVID-19 has hit economic growth and tax revenue, making it harder for governments - particularly in developing nations - to meet their targets on cutting carbon emissions and adapting to climate change Across sub-Saharan Africa, rising debt...
EPFO interest rate reduced to 4 decade low at 8.1% for 2021-22
Now, after the CBT decision, the interest rate on EPF deposits for 2021-22 will be sent to the Ministry of Finance for concurrence. EPFO provides the rate of interest only after it is ratified by the government through the finance ministry New Delhi: Retirement fund...