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Tepid vehicle sales, competition weigh on motor vehicle insurance premiums

The overall motor insurance premium stood at Rs 89,405.56 crore in the April-February period of FY25

e-RUPI voucher issuance surged in February; redemption in slow lane

Only a fraction of the cumulative issued e-RUPI vouchers were redeemed, the data show

The coming tsunami of Chinese exports: India may have to follow suit

Exports have been a major driver of China's growth and prosperity. However, there is a clear disconnect between its share of global manufacturing and consumption

Reserve Bank of India broadens scope of loans under priority sector norms

Enhances limits for housing loans

IT's market grip loosens in Nifty 50, weight at 16-year low of 11.66%

Weak earnings, Trump policies weigh on IT stocks

IT's market grip loosens in Nifty 50, weight at 16-year low of 11.66%

Weak earnings, Trump policies weigh on IT stocks

China-focused MFs: Take limited exposure, watch out for policy shifts

The stressed real estate sector, a key driver of the economy, has not yet stabilised

All green tech should have fair taxation: Toyota Kirloskar India head

Brazil's market-driven fuel pricing allows flexible fuel blending

Vodafone Idea's debt conversion may be the last resort for government

Centre not keen on upping stake, wants telco to raise investments on its own

Tata Capital raises Rs 1,500 crore from Tata Sons, IFC via rights issue

The company will use the proceeds for further lending and to improve its leverage ratios

Tech startups raise $2.5 bn, India ranks 3rd among top-funded geographies

According to the Tracxn Geo Quarterly India Tech Report, out of the $2.5 billion, three startups Erisha E Mobility, Darwinbox and Infra Market received funding of over $100 million each

Datanomics: How the govt is tightening its grip on foreign funding

A deeper analysis of data from the annual reports of the Ministry of Home Affairs reveals a shifting regulatory approach

Beer consumption in Maharashtra on a slow recovery amid high taxation

The industry says that taxation on beer in the state has made it more expensive than other alcoholic beverages

SECL's corporate social responsibility scheme listed on DBT Portal

The DBT initiative aims to reform the delivery of benefits and subsidies by directly transferring funds to beneficiaries' bank accounts, minimising leakages

Some upper-layer NBFCs can be good substitute for banks: Sanjiv Bajaj

In next 10-15 years, India needs around four large capable, mature NBFCs, says Bajaj Finserv's Chairman and Managing Director Sanjiv Bajaj

Business correspondents to undergo digital audit and fresh training

A working committee is likely to be formed to do the job, and will be headed by one of the managing directors of State Bank of India (SBI)

100K shakhas, 10 million volunteers: RSS sets goal for centenary year

The organisation resolves to promote goodwill meetings, address inter-caste conflicts, and focus on women's empowerment. Archis Mohan reports

Reducing fees helps sellers reach deeper into Tier 3, 4 cities: Amit Nanda

Nanda said this is Amazon India's highest-ever reduction in seller fees to support lakhs of small businesses across the country selling on its platform

Market quicksand: Smallcap mutual funds trapped in deep liquidity mud

Stress test data shows that the 10 largest smallcap schemes now take an average of 37 days to liquidate half their portfolios, up from 28 days in September 2024

Street Signs: Mkt may build on upside momentum, F&O stocks to swell to 219

FPI ownership in Indian companies has fallen to a decade low, yet their influence on domestic markets remains strong