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A premium on execution: Meet Debasish Panda, chairman of Irdai

At the DFS, Panda, 60, created a group of officials to monitor speedier claim settlements for deaths due to Covid-19

Why the Russia-Ukraine conflict may put the brakes on Indian fuel imports

Demand for all oil products may grow at only 2-3% in FY23, slower than the current fiscal and nearly half the 5.5% growth estimated by the petroleum ministry, according to industry officials

GoI tracks the money trail: How PFMS will pull plug on spending slippages

The updated Public Financial Management System will complete one year in operation on March 31, but challenges to full integration remain

Maruti wants sub-brand Nexa to contribute a larger share of the top line

Historically, Maruti's biggest advantage has been understanding what customers want

Will Bengal FM Chandrima Bhattacharya get some leeway in her portfolios?

Whether Bhattacharya would be content with what could turn out to be a largely ceremonial role in a crucial ministry, remains to be seen

Mobile internet user growth slowed down drastically in 2021, shows data

389 million people still did not use mobile internet in 2021, while 765.8 million did

Question mark over integration of Ukraine returnee medical students

NMC has allowed graduates back from Ukraine to complete internships in India, but more concessions will require tweaks in the Act

Another life for Eveready with an open offer, but what's in it for Burmans?

The Burman group on acquiring control intends to be a "promoter" of Eveready

Per hour cost of internet shutdown is going up in India, shows data

In 2021, an hour of shutdown cost the country $0.5 mn; in 2020, it was $0.31 mn

Rejecting a crown of thorns: Meet Vikram Limaye, MD & CEO of NSE

Limaye joined NSE in July 2017 after a long stint at IDFC, an institution set up to boost infrastructure development by channelling private sector investments

Russia-Ukraine crisis: A lack of gas storage infra may come to haunt India

The lack of storage infrastructure will weaken India's energy security and delay the transition to clean fuel

Nuclear fusion sees sudden bursts of potential breakthroughs

The fusion of a kilogramme of deuterium could release at least four million times as much energy as burning a kilo of coal

Aim to build entertainment pop culture marketplace at scale: V Subramaniam

'Over the next 2-3 years, the influencer marketing business alone could be around Rs 2,000-Rs 3,000 crore', said Subramaniam

India-UAE bilateral FTA: Upgrades in the export basket, shows data

The share of mineral products, pearls, precious stones and metals has declined, whereas machinery and appliances have climbed to double digits

Over half of Ukraine's energy comes from nuclear sources, shows data

France and Slovakia are the only countries to have a higher share of domestic generation from nuclear

How many words can you pack in an ad?

It is said that Japanese television ads pack a lot of words, of­ten in just 15 seconds

Why India may not get a sizable role in post-war reconstruction of Ukraine

New Delhi's ability to maximise its role in the post-war reconstruction may be hamstrung by its modest position in key multilateral institutions

BS Number Wise: In Indian elections, the rich win the vote

Politicians own wealth that the people whose support they seek will take decades to earn

Investing in global stocks through IFSC: Here's what investors should know

A certain number of NSE IFSC depository receipts are required to make up one underlying share

Russia-Ukraine crisis: Falling rupee unlikely to shore up India's exports

Uncertainty resulting from the Russian invasion of Ukraine and over how other currencies behave among factors keeping exporter sentiment in check