New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India’s (IRDAI) consultation paper introduces a structural reset for the Indian insurance ecosystem by shifting towards an effort-aligned payout framework and capping product-level commissions, according to experts.
New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) While India negotiates with the world as a $4 trillion economy, its economy on a purchasing power parity basis is around $20 trillion, making it the third largest in the world, according to Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal.
New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) The introduction of Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select high-value UPI merchant transactions is being viewed by stakeholders as a step towards creating a sustainable revenue model for India's rapidly expanding digital payments ecosystem, while keeping the vast majority of transactions free for users and small merchants.
New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) Electronics production in India has increased nearly sevenfold, from Rs 1.9 lakh crore in 2014-15 to Rs 13.11 lakh crore in 2025-26, while the value of indigenous defence production increased from Rs 46,429 crore in 2014-15 to a record Rs 1.78 lakh crore in FY 2025-26, an official statement said on Thursday.
New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) The new Labour Codes marks shift from a control‑centred regulatory approach to one based on collaboration between government, industry and workers, senior government officials and experts said on Thursday, adding that codes simplify compliance, facilitate employment linkages and enhance social security.
New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) Indian digital payments platform PhonePe has received in‑principle approval from the Central Bank of the UAE for two payment licences, finishing another step toward launching operations in the Emirates, a report has said.
New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Secretary S Krishnan on Thursday proposed a strategy of “Mutually Assured Disruption” to help India reduce its vulnerability to technology denial and disruptions in global supply chains, while maintaining access to cutting-edge technologies from around the world.
Kolkata, Sep 24 (IANS) The Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Thursday announced an investment of Rs 4,000 crore for building a 2,000-bed hospital and medical college in the New Town area near here.
New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) The transformation of India’s transport network is changing how people and regions connect with one another, a government factsheet showed on Thursday, adding that bridges and tunnels are opening new crossings while expressways and modern rail services are redefining long-distance travel.
New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) India’s large‑cap segment offers relatively attractive valuations versus mid and small‑caps, and buying opportunities emerge in mispriced pockets of the top 100 companies especially in banks, infrastructure NBFCs, power and energy‑transition, a report said on Thursday.
