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Standalone health insurers' share in retail segment zooms

The share of standalone health insurers (SAHIs) in the retail health insurance segment rose to 57 per cent of the Gross Direct Premium Income (GDPI) worth nearly ₹18,000 crore in the April-August period of FY25.

Bharat Connect clocked ₹1 trn in transaction value in Oct

Bill payments platform Bharat Connect processed transactions totaling ₹1 trillion in October, recording 239.31 million transactions.

NARCL looks to acquire over ₹2,800 crore of stressed loans

Emerges frontrunner to buy NPAs in Bareilly Highways, Mumbai Metro One

Manappuram Finance profit rises 2%

Gold loan company Manappuram Finance's (MFL) consolidated net profit rose by just 2 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to ₹572.1 crore in Q2FY25 amid a sharp rise in provisions related to impairment of financial instruments.

IBBI proposes mediation for operational creditors

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has proposed revised regulations to allow operational creditors to opt for voluntary mediation before starting insolvency proceedings against a company.

Managerial roles' share wanes, workers' rises

Experts say it's due to automation, increase in contractual hiring

Ocean freight rates rise for 1st time since July

Drewry World Container Index up 4% ahead of Christmas, New Year rush

Kharif rice production expected to grow 6%

Pulses output in this season projected to be the lowest in nine years

Shadow lenders retreat as bad loans rise amid crackdown

Six years after the country's shadow-banking sector blew up, pockets of stress are building again, prompting firms to start pulling back amid scrutiny from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

Oberoi family feud: HC allows Anastasia to attend AGM

The Delhi High Court (HC) allowed Anastasia Oberoi, daughter of the late Prithvi Raj Singh (PRS) Oberoi, to attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, amid the ongoing inheritance battle over the Oberoi hotel empire.

India's domestic air tariff up 43% in 5 yrs, just behind Vietnam

India has recorded the second-highest increase in domestic airfares in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) and West Asian regions, climbing by 43 per cent in the first half of 2024 compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019, second only to Vietnam (63 per cent).

A bitter brew as rising costs stir tea market

Erratic rainfall results in production loss of 76.73 million kg

Fidelity increases Lenskart valuation by 12% to $5.6 bn

The valuation of eyewear retailer Lenskart to $5.6 billion has been increased by a fund managed by US-based financial services major Fidelity.

Maruti to drive in eVitara next year

Maruti Suzuki unveiled its first electric car, the evitara, in Milan on Monday. It marks the company's foray into the electric vehicle (EV) segment, and its production is expected to start at its Gujarat unit next year.

Will launch three biosimilars globally in two-three years

Biocon Biologics (BBL), a subsidiary of Biocon, had refinanced $1.1 billion (₹9,300 crore) debt last month. The company's managing director and chief executive officer, SHREEHAS TAMBE, spoke to Sanket Koul and Aneeka Chatterjee in a video interview on issues ranging from refinancing, launches, and the road map. Edited Excerpts:

iPhone 16 takes bite out of 15's sales, dials 8% growth

Sales of the Apple iPhone 16 in the first month since its launch have shown a growth of 8 percent over the iPhone 15 in the corresponding period, according to preliminary estimates by Counterpoint Research.

Royal Enfield to debut C6 EV in Europe, US

1st model of 'Flying Flea' to hit India next yr; firm to set up hub in TN unit

L&T to acquire 21% stake in E2E Networks for ₹1.4K cr

Engineering conglomerate Larsen & Toubro (L&T) on Tuesday announced it will acquire a 21 per cent stake in Indian Cloud and AI Cloud provider E2E Networks, in an all-cash transaction of ₹1,406 crore.

Jio IPO may be pegged at over $6 bn; listing expected in Q2 or Q3 of 2025

Reliance Retail could be valued between $125 bn and $150 bn at the time of IPO

Equity NFO pipeline remains strong despite mkt weakness

The equity market's recent downturn appears unlikely to slow the brisk pace of mutual fund (MF) scheme launches, at least in the coming weeks.

Govt can't take over all private properties: SC

The ruling may impact policies aimed at wealth distribution

Brainstorming by top minds of financial world to start today

Three-day event to explore India's potential and pathways to achieve it

Trump Vs Harris: How Each Can Win Race To White House

The presidential contest is deadlocked as the nation votes today; opinion polls are exceptionally close across the country

Supreme Industries stock slips on weak Q2 showing

Brokerages cut earnings estimates after firm disappointed the Street

Dabur stock fall may provide entry to long-term investors

Dabur's performance in the July-September quarter of the current financial year (Q2FY25) was weak but in line with consensus. Consolidated revenue declined 5 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) due to a temporary adjustment in General Trade (GT) inventory.

Capital markets' boom drives NSE Q2 PAT up 57% at ₹3.14K crore

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) reported a 57 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) jump in consolidated net profit to ₹3,137 crore during the quarter ended September 2024 (Q2 FY25) amid a boom in the capital markets.

Sebi directs Embassy Reit to suspend CEO Aravind Maiya

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Monday directed Embassy Office Parks Management Services, manager to the Embassy Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit), to suspend its chief executive officer Aravind Maiya for lapses in the \"fit and proper\" criteria.

Quant MF expects market correction to pave the way for risk-on phase

The recent downturn in the equity market may see a reversal once the US elections are over, according to Quant Mutual Fund, which emphasizes that the last month's correction should be seen as an opportunity to build more resilient and rewarding portfolios.

Mid, smallcap bounceback may be a distant dream

Analysts believe markets lack positive triggers for an immediate turnaround amid looming US polls

Sebi allows MFs to invest in overseas schemes with India exposure

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has allowed mutual funds (MFs) to invest in overseas funds and unit trusts (UTs) that have up to 25 per cent exposure to Indian equities.