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Weak group business drags life insurers' new biz premium to 10-month low

Industry NBP rose 5.15 per cent year-on-year in May, with weak growth in group insurance premiums weighing on both LIC and private-sector life insurers

Tea Board eyes new markets as West Asia conflict threatens export growth

The Tea Board is targeting China, Africa and Canada to sustain exports as geopolitical tensions disrupt shipments to key West Asian markets

Cancer drug shortage: Drugmaker Naprod seeks one-time price hike

Says higher import duties, regulatory hurdles have made chemo drugs' production unviable

Can't trace old vehicles, need help: Automakers tell NITI Aayog

Industry seeks access to updated vehicle-registration records, saying poor traceability and documentation issues could hamper compliance with end-of-life vehicle recycling norms

India's boardrooms in regulators' crosshairs as personal liability rises

From GST and FEMA to insolvency and money-laundering cases, regulators are increasingly targeting executives and directors personally, even as courts insist liability cannot rest on designation alone

L&T betting big on 'digital workers' to overcome manpower challenges: CFO

L&T is accelerating the use of robotics, prefabrication and digital technologies to tackle labour shortages, improve safety and transform construction execution

Term insurance vs endowment plans: Which one fits your financial goals?

While term insurance focuses on providing a safety net for your family, endowment plans function as a hybrid tool that balances life cover with a savings component

Paytm planning to hire 4,000 employees in AI pivot with some roles cut

Paytm to continue hiring through March 2027, expanding teams across product, technology and AI, with recruitment also planned for senior leadership roles

TCS share in group market capitalisation falls to lowest since listing

TCS's share of Tata Group's market cap falls to a 21-year low as its stock declines sharply, even as non-TCS Tata companies hit record valuations

Trump says Iran downed US Apache helicopter, vows military response

Monday's flare-up added further strain to efforts to broker a peace deal to end the wider Middle East war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Salary hikes set to moderate in FY27, EV sector remains top payer: Report

Salary increments are projected at 8.6-10.2 per cent in FY27, with EVs, fintech, healthcare, and energy sectors continuing to offer the strongest pay growth

How to avoid investment scams that promise 'guaranteed high returns'

If the return sounds fixed and unusually high, it is likely a scam: Step back and don't invest

NTPC to launch over ₹10,000 crore tender for Rajasthan nuclear plan

The state-run power producer is set to invite bids for the nuclear island package as work gathers pace on its 2.8-GW Mahi Banswara project in Rajasthan

Cotton price relief from duty cut may prove short-lived, traders warn

While cotton and yarn prices have eased after the import duty cut, traders caution that global price risks, El Nino concerns and the October import window could limit the benefits

ED summoned Zepto's Aadit Palicha, Kaivalya Vohra over FEMA compliance

Zepto's updated IPO papers show founders Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra received ED summons under FEMA, with the company also flagging regulatory risks to investors

Zepto closes in on Blinkit in scale but profitability remains elusive

Zepto's IPO filing shows the company has emerged as Blinkit's closest challenger in quick commerce, although heavy investments in expansion continue to weigh on profitability

Narendra Modi's 12 years as Prime Minister: Record run, and the road ahead

Under Modi, India has remained among the fastest-growing major economies in the world despite the disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and the supply-chain disruptions

Fixing Fertiliser: Urea subsidy cannot be allowed to continue unreformed

With fertiliser subsidies set to hit record levels, India faces growing pressure to reform urea pricing and shift support directly to farmers

Strong order inflows boost BHEL outlook, but execution remains the key risk

A robust order pipeline and long-term power-sector expansion support BHEL's growth outlook, but sustained margin gains and timely execution remain critical

When borrowing makes sense and when it does not: A guide to consider

Consider what you are borrowing for, how much it will cost, how it fits into your current life