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Small-cap mutual funds’ assets soar 83 pc to Rs 2.43 lakh crore in FY24 on retail investor boom

by AIP Online Bureau | Apr 17, 2024 | Data, Eco/Invest/Demography, Wealth Management/ Philanthropy

The surge in assets was complemented by an increase in the number of investors, with the number of folios reaching 1.9 crore in March 2024 from 1.09 crore a year ago, adding an investor base of 81 lakh. This shows investors’ inclination for small-cap funds New...
SC defers to July 30 hearing on if change in law needed in regimes on grant of driving licences

SC defers to July 30 hearing on if change in law needed in regimes on grant of driving licences

by AIP Online Bureau | Apr 17, 2024 | Indian News, Policy

A five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud adjourned the matter after Attorney General R Venkataramani submitted a note indicating that the consultations carried out by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways have culminated in...
UNFPA report reveals 24% of India’s population is under 14 years old, totaling 144 crore

UNFPA report reveals 24% of India’s population is under 14 years old, totaling 144 crore

by AIP Online Bureau | Apr 17, 2024 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Health, Indian News

The segment aged 10-24 is estimated to constitute 26 per cent, with the 15-64 age group making up 68 per cent. Additionally, 7 per cent of India’s population is aged 65 years and above, with men having a life expectancy of 71 years and women 74 years New Delhi:...

Indians increasingly spending money on mutual fund investments, insurance, trading: Razorpay analysis

by AIP Online Bureau | Apr 17, 2024 | Data, Eco/Invest/Demography, Health, Life, Non-Life

As per them, mutual fund investments surged by a whopping 86 per cent, insurance payments have seen a significant 56 per cent growth and trading experienced a 62 per cent jump in value in 2023-24. “With this, we witnessed the emergence of a new India. One that...
India to remain global growth driver in foreseeable future: IMF executive director

India to remain global growth driver in foreseeable future: IMF executive director

by AIP Online Bureau | Apr 17, 2024 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Policy

Krishnamurthy V Subramaniam, executive director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Asked where India stands amid the current global economy, he responded, “I think India will continue to be the driver for global growth in the foreseeable future. The...
Environment climate change gain prominence in manifestos but experts question follow-through

Environment climate change gain prominence in manifestos but experts question follow-through

by AIP Online Bureau | Apr 17, 2024 | Climate, Environment, Renewable Energy, Eco/Invest/Demography, Features, Policy

“It’s crucial that environmental issues are not relegated to the bottom of the priority list, especially given the pressing concerns of air pollution and the climate crisis. This is particularly important as India is home to 83 of the 100 most polluted...
Broker Howden launches Red Sea cargo war insurance as ship risks surge

Broker Howden launches Red Sea cargo war insurance as ship risks surge

by AIP Online Bureau | Apr 17, 2024 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Intermediaries, International News, Non-Life, Reinsurance, Risk Management

Howden said the new product was the “first dedicated insurance coverage of its kind to protect cargo vessels within an active conflict zone, which encompasses the Bab al-Mandab Strait, the Red Sea, and the Indian Ocean” LONDON: Howden has started offering...
Middle East crisis: Civil aviation ministry asks airlines to carry out risk assessment on flight ops

Middle East crisis: Civil aviation ministry asks airlines to carry out risk assessment on flight ops

by AIP Online Bureau | Apr 16, 2024 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Non-Life, Reinsurance, Risk Management

Civil Aviation Secretary Vumlunmang Vualnam on Tuesday said that airlines have been asked to make their own risk assessment with respect to their flight operations New Delhi: Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, the civil aviation ministry has asked airlines...
RBI issues draft guidelines on payment aggregators

RBI issues draft guidelines on payment aggregators

by AIP Online Bureau | Apr 16, 2024 | Banking & Bancassurance, Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Technology

The RBI said that given the growth in digital transactions and the significant role that PAs play in this space, the current directions on PAs are proposed to be updated and cover, inter alia, KYC and due diligence of merchants, operations in Escrow accounts, and...
Aditya Birla Capital to scale up life and health insurance business: Kumar Mangalam Birla

Aditya Birla Capital to scale up life and health insurance business: Kumar Mangalam Birla

by AIP Online Bureau | Apr 16, 2024 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Life, Technology, Wealth Management/ Philanthropy

Kumar Mangalam Birla, chairman,Aditya Birla Group “Our Health Insurance business is one of the fastest growing Standalone Health Insurance players driven by a unique ‘Health-first’ model. It also raised capital in FY23 from a marquee sovereign wealth fund, ADIA....
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