Rupee stays record low! Indian currency opens at 91.07 against US dollar; slips 0.05% from previous close

Capital outflow due to FII activity has been driven by geopolitical uncertainty. Rupee continued its decline on Wednesday, opening at a record low of 91.07 against the US dollar, down 0.05% from its previous close, as persistent foreign fund outflows and uncertainty over India–US trade negotiations continued to weigh on the currency.Earlier on Tuesday, the…

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HC lets Kalyani’s nephew, niece amend lawsuit

Mumbai: In another twist in the legal battle involving Bharat Forge chairman Baba Kalyani and his sister Sugandha Hiremath, the Bombay high court on Monday allowed Sugandha’s children to amend their lawsuit. The HC order enables them to seek a restraint on voting rights attached to shares of Kalyani Group companies that were acquired using…

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New insurance bill 2025: 100% FDI, protection for policyholders & more — Top things to know about Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha Bill

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…

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Russia hit with fresh sanctions! European Union adds firms tied to Moscow’s shadow fleet to list; bans oil traders with connections

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…

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Kraft Heinz split: Steve Cahillane named CEO for Global Taste Elevation Co division; appointment effective January 1, 2026

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…

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NPS rules changed! Non-government subscribers can withdraw 80% of corpus from National Pension Scheme — new rules explained

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…

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