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Piramal Finance to exit Shriram Life, sells its 14.72 pc stake to Sanlam for Rs 600 cr
The transaction is expected to close in the quarter ending March 31, 2026, subject to receipt of the requisite regulatory approvals, including approval of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India, Piramal Finance said in a regulatory filing New...
India emerges as best-performing capital market globally in last decade: BCG Report
"India's capital markets are no longer just riding macro momentum. They are evolving rapidly with sharper sectoral pivots, stronger capital stewardship, and tighter alignment between corporate leadership actions and investor expectations. What we are witnessing is a...
Domestic investors pour Rs 4.5 lakh crore into equities this year: NSE
The sharp rise in investor numbers has gone hand in hand with stronger inflows into equities, with nearly Rs 4.5 lakh crore invested by households this year alone.While domestic investors remained strong, foreign portfolio investors showed limited interest in Indian...
Shriram Finance to sell 20 pc stake to Japanese firm MUFG Bank for Rs 39 618 cr
This collaboration combines Shriram Finance's established domestic franchise and extensive distribution network with MUFG Bank's global expertise and financial strength. The fund infusion will significantly enhance SFL's capital adequacy, strengthen its balance sheet,...
Passage of Insurance Bill in Parliament to play catalytic role for sector growth: LIC Chief
The Bill provides a framework for greater operational agility and innovation, allowing insurers to design and distribute targeted products that cater to evolving insurance needs, including retirement security, longevity solutions, and health-linked protection,LIC CEO...
Insurance Amendment Bill, 2025: Reforms for Insurance Penetration in India
R Doraiswamy, CEO& MD, Life Insurandce Corporation The Bill also provides a framework for greater operational agility and innovation, enabling insurers to respond effectively to changing demographic, economic, and social realities. India’s insurance needs today...
Ayushman Bharat:Gujarat’s expenditure increases 20.5% to Rs 3,210 crore in 2024–25
Bhupendra Patel,Chief Minister, Gujarat The AB PMJAY–MA scheme, which integrates the Centre’s flagship Ayushman Bharat programme with the state-run Mukhyamantri Amrutum Yojana, currently covers around 1.20 crore families in Gujarat.At present, 2,090 hospitals have...
US targets Iran oil network, names India-linked shipping firms
India-linked entities named include the Barbados-flagged vessel Flora Dolce, owned and managed by India-based Rukbat Marine Services Co, which has transported millions of barrels of Iranian fuel oil since April 2025.Another vessel, Ramya, operated and managed by...
Insurance Amendment Bill,2025:Balancing innovation,capital inflows and policyholder protection
Nirmala Sitharaman,Finance minister Taken together,the Bill, that now awaits Presidential assent and thereafter notification in the official gazette, promises a decisive shift in India’s insurance landscape. Several of the proposals in the Bill are measured and their...
Transformational moment, PM Modi on Parliament nod to SHANTI Bill
The Bill introduces an elaborate framework on duties and liabilities, including civil liability for nuclear damage. It caps the maximum liability for each nuclear incident at the rupee equivalent of 300 million Special Drawing Rights, with the Central Government...
New logo unveiled for Regional Rural Banks to build unified brand identity
This reform marks a crucial step toward building stronger and more efficient RRBs. Presently, 28 RRBs continue to serve the nation through an extensive network of over 22,000 branches in more than 700 districts. New Delhi:On the principle of "One State One RRB", the...
IMD identifies country’s various vulnerable weather hazards areas
IMD introduced, customised location specific forecast for offshore & onshore industries, airports, ports, Indian Air Force, Indian Oil corporation, Nuclear Power Corporation of India, marine weather forecast, cyclone forecast, heat wave forecast, thunderstorm...
Climate Risks: More than 450 people sue Japan govt seeking damages of 1,000 yen ($6) each
The case in Japan follows similar global lawsuits in which groups of individuals have attempted to hold governments or companies to account over climate action. At least 226 new climate cases were brought in 2024, according to a June report from the Grantham Research...
Munich Re and Germany’s KfW Development Bank launch a state-backed geothermal risk insurance
Geothermal power is an abundant energy source that can provide clean electricity and heat crucial for meeting net zero goals, and is expected to make up a sizable share of Germany’s future heating needs. But the big upfront costs needed for drilling can often exceed...
SUD Life launches funds for accessing global wealth creation opportunities through GIFT City
Star Union Dai-ichi Life Insurance Co(SUD Life) has announced the launch of the new fund ‘SUD Life GIFT Global Opportunity Maximizer Fund’ and SUD Life GIFT India Focused Fund in its life insurance plan SUD Life International Wealth Creator, offering policyholders and...
Surging travel insurance uptake among Indians:Niyo Data
Asian countries such as Thailand, UAE, Indonesia, and Vietnam continue to drive the highest volume of policies, primarily due to high travel frequency and affordable flight routes. Niyo, a global travel banking fintech, reported a jump in travel insurance adoption...
Passive Euthanasia: SC to meet parents of man in coma for over 12 yrs
A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and K V Viswanathan perused a report containing Harish Rana's medical history filed by a secondary medical board of doctors from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and remarked "It is a very sad report. We cannot keep...
Along with insurers,100% FDI to be allowed for Pension Fund players
The measure for Indian insurers is an “enabler” that will help draw interest from global investors in the pension fund sector over time, said Sivasubramanian Ramann, chairman of the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority New Delhi: India’s move to lift...