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The government on Tuesday introduced the Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025 in Parliament, but what could it mean for you? The Bill, already cleared by the Union Cabinet, aims to revolutionise India’s insurance sector, making coverage easier to access for all and setting the ambitious goal of universal protection by…
The European Union has expanded its sanctions list on entities connected to Russia’s oil trade, with a new round of measures aimed at traders and shipping networks accused of enabling Moscow to continue crude exports despite Western restrictions.The new sanctions name oil traders Murtaza Lakhani and Etibar Eyyub, who, according to EU, were involved in…
Steve Cahillane to become CEO of KRaft Heinz, which currently in process of splitting (AP file photo) US-origin food MNC Kraft Heinz has tapped Steve Cahillane as the new CEO, effective January 1, 2026, as the company prepares for its division into two separate entities.He will subsequently lead the Global Taste Elevation Co., which will…
In a significant overhaul of retirement withdrawal norms, exiting the National Pension System (NPS) has become more flexible for non-government subscribers. Under amended rules notified by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), eligible NPS members can now withdraw up to 80 per cent of their retirement corpus as a lump sum at the…
Representative image made with AI Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are recruiting technology professionals at a rate four times faster than IT services companies, representing the most significant employment transformation in India’s IT sector in ten years.GCCs are increasing their workforce by 18-27% annually, whilst IT services grow at 4-6%, as per TeamLease Digital’s statistics, cited…
Elon Musk became first person ever to have a fortune exceeding $600 billion, with the sharp rise in the value of his companies, particularly SpaceX, driving his net worth to unprecedented levels. The latest jump follows a offer launched by SpaceX earlier this month that values the private rocket company at $800 billion, up from…
Warren Buffett’s lessons don’t just extend to markets and investment – they are often regarded as pearls of wisdom for dealing with life’s ups and downs. (AP file photo) Warren Buffett is known for many things – he is one of the richest persons in the world, a master of investment, the ‘Oracle of Omaha’,…
Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) sales declined by over 4 per cent in early December, driven by IndiGo‘s widespread flight cancellations, according to preliminary industry data released on Tuesday. The aviation sector in India had shown steady growth in jet fuel demand for two years following recovery from Covid-related disruptions. However, this pattern shifted when IndiGo…
Thinking of investing in stocks but wondering which picks will offer the fastest returns? Identifying consistent wealth creators can be tricky as the stock market is volatile. Motilal Oswal Financial Services has released a list of the top 10 fastest wealth-creating stocks over the past five years, from 2020 to 2025. The brokerage has defined…
AI image (Representative) US saw a significant cutdown in jobs in November, marking a record unemployment high since 2021. It gained 64,000 jobs in November, over October’s loss of 105,000 positions, primarily due to federal workforce reductions under the Trump administration. The unemployment level increased to 4.6%, reaching its peak since 2021.The Labour Department’s delayed…
