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Consumer protection: Changes in insurance policy terms must be conveyed

The National Commission noted that critical illness risk should have been included by the insurer to avoid prejudice caused by the discontinuation of this risk

Moderate rally in Samvat 2081; DIIs key drivers, says Jignesh Desai

Jignesh shares his outlook on the midcap and smallcap rally, which he expects to persist over the next two to three years, albeit with intermittent corrections that could present buying opportunities

A plunge not seen since Covid outbreak: A $10 billion question mark

India's market faces a perfect storm as FPIs abandon ship, leaving domestic buyers adrift. With Nifty 50 down 6.3% and Midcap 100 sinking 8.11%, will the bleeding stop?

Fund pick: HSBC Value Fund, a steady drumbeat of value creation

In the past three years, the fund has dynamically adjusted its allocations across market capitalisations while predominantly investing in largecap stocks

Robots could be one of humanity's 'greatest opportunities': Deepu Talla

I knew some of the startups but I did not know that there are so many startups working on robotics, it was like a breath of fresh air, he says

Street signs: Nifty clings to 24K lifeline, bumper listing eyed for Waaree

Notwithstanding market selloff, shares of solar panel maker Waaree Energies are expected to soar close to 90 per cent during their trading debut on Monday

Demand drivers likely to sustain Reits' outperformance and growth

Home stretch for real estate investment trusts as strength of the office leasing market and Q2 results show endurance

To be a leader in telecom, you need to lead in AI: Ericsson official

Chandru Sargor says that AI is solving real life challenges in telecom networks. In an interaction with Subhayan Chakraborty, he also explains how Agentic AI will be the way forward

'Cost of logistics as a share of GDP in India is higher than competitors'

The company's Managing Director, Ravi Viswanathan, talks about the ongoing Red Sea crisis, growth strategy, and 2032 outlook in a face-to-face interaction with Shine Jacob

Rising interest rates, prices hurt real estate demand: Hiranandani Group MD

The Indian real estate sector witnessed a decline in affordable housing launches and overall sales in the September quarter of 2024

What's driving complacency in global markets?

The world is beset with risks - political, geo-political, fiscal and monetary. But markets choose to look the other way, either being blissfully oblivious or wantonly negligent

Let the games end: Athletes have better platforms than Commonwealth Games

Six of the 12 disciplines in which India scored medals have been dropped. Fully 30 of the 61 medals India won in the 2022 edition in Birmingham came from sports that won't be on the 2026 roster

Diwali ads sans bindi: Reflecting SoBo beliefs, not anti-Hindu sentiment

The custom of wearing a bindi dates back centuries, and some sources suggest it has roots in ancient Hindu rituals

Survival or revival? How 2004 win, 99 seats in 2024 shaped Congress

Congress is silently acknowledging it overread the verdict of the last general election. You can see it in easy concession to SP. It will likely be more reasonable in Maharashtra & Jharkhand

Modi-Xi summit: A cautious step, but India must not lower its guard

The Galwan clash occurred six months after the Doklam disengagement and two high-profile meetings. India must not lower its guard

Triple test for Siddaramaiah: Bypoll results may impact CM's standing

Mr Siddaramaiah was welcomed into the Congress -- along with a handful of Assembly members, all of whom had to be accommodated in subsequent elections

Fairfax not to cut CSB Bank stake in five years: MD & CEO Pralay Mondal

Pralay Mondal discusses the bank's roadmap, reducing the share of gold loans, and the recent Fairfax stake sale

From boardroom battles to Frank Sinatra, life of Tata 'patriarch'

The book opens with the early years. "He lived like a prince, spoilt for comfort and in infinite luxury.'' Despite the luxury all around, the author notes that "young Ratan had no room to himself."

The changing business: Indian weddings grow bigger and more lavish

Some reports say it is the fourth largest industry in India with annual spending of $130 million. But in our management education we are yet to fully grasp its importance

'Iconic Trees of India' explores deep-rooted bond between people and trees

One hopes that Natesh's labour of love will inspire numerous state-sponsored and citizen-led initiatives grounded in science to document and conserve India's green living heritage