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Govt may hike FDI limit in pension sector; Bill likely in Monsoon Session

Govt may hike FDI limit in pension sector; Bill likely in Monsoon Session

by AIP Online Bureau | Apr 19, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Pension & Social Security, Policy, Regulation

Amendment to Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) Act, 2013 seeking to raise the FDI limit in the pension sector may come in the Monsoon Session or Winter Session depending on various approvals, sources said. Currently, the FDI in pension fund is...
Illegal groundwater extraction in Najafgarh: NGT issues notice to Delhi govt, others

Illegal groundwater extraction in Najafgarh: NGT issues notice to Delhi govt, others

by AIP Online Bureau | Apr 19, 2026 | Indian News, Risk Management

The green body was hearing a plea claiming unauthorised extraction by “private tanker mafia” operators in a plot in the Pankaj Garden locality of the area. New Delhi:The National Green Tribunal has sought a response from the Delhi government and others on the alleged...
SC issues pan-India directions for road safety, says expressways should not become corridor of peril

SC issues pan-India directions for road safety, says expressways should not become corridor of peril

by AIP Online Bureau | Apr 19, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Policy

“The loss of even a single life to avoidable hazards like illegal parking or blackspots etc., represents a failure of the State’s protective umbrella. The ‘Right to Life’ enshrined under Article 21 of the Constitution of India is not merely a...
Some tankers cross Strait of Hormuz before shots fired, ship-tracking data shows

Some tankers cross Strait of Hormuz before shots fired, ship-tracking data shows

by AIP Online Bureau | Apr 18, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, International News, Non-Life, Reinsurance

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday Iran had agreed ⁠to open the strait, while Iranian officials said they wanted the U.S. to fully lift its ​blockade of Iranian tankers.Western shipping companies cautiously welcomed the announcements but said more clarity was...
US renews sanctions waiver for purchase of Russian oil

US renews sanctions waiver for purchase of Russian oil

by AIP Online Bureau | Apr 18, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, International News, Non-Life, Reinsurance, Risk Management

Earlier, the US had granted an exemption from sanctions to India for buying Russian oil for a month beginning March 5. A few days later, a similar waiver was extended to several other countries, which ended on April 11. Washington:The United States has extended by a...
Govt says El Nino threat to agri sector manageable due to better irrigation and reserves

Govt says El Nino threat to agri sector manageable due to better irrigation and reserves

by AIP Online Bureau | Apr 18, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Non-Life, Policy, Reinsurance, Risk Management

Shivraj Singh Chouhan,Union Agriculture Minister India has expanded micro-irrigation networks, introduced climate-resilient seed varieties and strengthened early-warning systems – changes the government said have materially reduced the sector’s...
Govt approves Rs950 cr BMI Pool along with Rs12,980 cr Sovereign Maritime Fund,to support Indian linked vessels at affordable cost

Govt approves Rs950 cr BMI Pool along with Rs12,980 cr Sovereign Maritime Fund,to support Indian linked vessels at affordable cost

by AIP Online Bureau | Apr 18, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Non-Life, Reinsurance

Earlier, looking beyond the ongoing West Asia crisis, which has severely paralysed global maritime trade and as a permanent measure,the Government and the Indian general insurers, led by state owned GIC Re, New India Assurance(NIA) and other general insurers, have...
Prudential plc appoints Amit Dave as CEO of Indian health JV

Prudential plc appoints Amit Dave as CEO of Indian health JV

by AIP Online Bureau | Apr 18, 2026 | Health, Indian News, Regulation

Ami Dave Naveen Tahilyani, Regional CEO, Prudential, said “ Amit will lead Prudential Health India through its next phase of growth, including securing regulatory approvals and building a differentiated health proposition that is fully aligned with Prudential’s global...
Women financially active but lack tailored advice, reveals HSBC report

Women financially active but lack tailored advice, reveals HSBC report

by AIP Online Bureau | Apr 17, 2026 | Data, Eco/Invest/Demography, Wealth Management/ Philanthropy

The report explains that financial fluency goes beyond basic education and requires adaptable planning aligned with different life stages. It noted that static financial advice often fails to address dynamic needs such as career changes, caregiving responsibilities,...
IRDAI retains obligatory at 4% for GIC Re in FY26-27

IRDAI retains obligatory at 4% for GIC Re in FY26-27

by AIP Online Bureau | Apr 17, 2026 | Indian News, Non-Life, Regulation, Reinsurance

The government has notified the move, on Friday, saying that the entire Obligatory Cession is to be placed with General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re) only, though, there are two other Indian reinsurers- Valueattics Reinsurance Company and Allianz Jio...
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