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Mkt volatility may force life insurers to rethink ULIP plans

A prolonged volatility in the stock markets could dampen the investor appetite for unit linked insurance plans (ULIPs), prompting life insurers to shift the focus towards guaranteed income and pure protection plans like term insurance, industry experts said.

India-Oman FTA talks nearing completion

INDIA WILL GET MARKET ACCESS FOR 98% OF ITEMS

The promise and perils of agentic AI

● Guardrails are needed for its safe and responsible use

Trump holds victory rally ahead of inauguration

Mukesh, wife Nita to attend the event

Need for speed

● Are brands ready yet to join the pickleball party?

We are living in a 24x7 economy

A FEW DAYS AGO, L&T chairman SN Subrahmanyan's comments on the 90-hour work week, and \"how long can you stare at your wife\", followed by company's HR head Sonica Muraleedharan's subsequent clarificatory statement, have sparked widespread public debate.

Modi hails makers of Constitution, lauds EC for impartial polls

ADDRESSING THIS YEAR'S first edition of his monthly broadcast, Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the makers of the Constitution-B R Ambedkar, Rajendra Prasad and Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, who participated in the Constituent Assembly debates.

Aadhar Housing Finance aims to grow AUM by 22%: MD

AADHAR HOUSING FINANCE is expected to grow its assets under management by 22% by the end of the current fiscal, managing director and CEO Rishi Anand said in an email interaction.

MRF: Crude prices, Re-slide driving surge in tyre prices

RISING CRUDE OIL prices and a depreciating rupee are driving up tyre costs, according to Arun Mammen, vice chairman and managing director of MRF.

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Rural housing spend to fall short of BE by ₹20,000 crore

FY26 OUTLAY LIKELY TO BE ₹35,000 CRORE

Early birds bring poor tidings

RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LIMITED (RIL) posted better-than-expected consolidated operating profits, up 7.7% y-o-y, on the back of a reasonably good show from the retail segment.

A bigger playing field

● The male consumer has evolved, so it's time for Smart and Handsome to flex

No way to declare exempt gift in ITR

● These can trigger an I-T notice if not properly reported

Free up pricing of agriculture

MSP FRAMEWORK NEEDS A REVISIT, IN TERMS OF FREEING UP PRICES OF PRODUCTS AS ALSO MAJOR INPUTS

Assocham calls for eliminating coal cess

INDUSTRY BODY ASSOCHAM has pitched for the removal of coal cess stating that the move will support power-intensive industries like aluminium and maintain competitiveness of the domestic industry.

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel's two new output lines to boost auto biz

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel (AM/NS) India is looking to give a boost to its automotive steel business with the scheduled commissioning of two production lines dedicated to manufacturing advanced automotive steel products.

Govt capex flow augurs well for FY26

Truck and bus maker Ashok Leyland (ALL) has unveiled three new commercial vehicles, including an electric light truck, at the Auto Expo.

Pick-up in investments, hiring expected in FY26: CII Survey

THE MAJORITY OF private firms are expected to step up investments and employment in 2025-26, as India continues to shine as a bright spot in a challenging global economic environment, according to a survey by industry body CII.

Bangladeshi national arrested for attack on Saif

THE MUMBAI POLICE on Sunday said a Bangladeshi national, identified as Mohammad Shariful Islam alias Vijay Das (30), has been arrested for the attack on actor Saif Ali Khan, who was stabbed multiple times in an alleged failed robbery attempt at his residence in Bandra on Thursday morning.

Trade Partner Or Adversary?

India must think beyond China-Plus-One strategy as the world trade order is rapidly changing

These Men in Blue break boundaries for the disabled

ON JANUARY 7 this year, a 17-member Indian cricket team was given a warm send-off for a four-nation Champion Trophy tournament in Sri Lanka.

PLFS reflects positive employment trends

As India strides towards the vision of Viksit Bharat, empowering youth with the right skills and work experience continues to be a priority

Petroleum products exports rise 2% in April-December

India's exports of petroleum products grew marginally by 1.5% to 47.5 million tonne during April-December, compared to 46.8 million tonne in the same period last fiscal, according to data from the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell.

Bank of Japan Set to Raise Interest Rates

BANK OF JAPAN governor Kazuo Ueda will size up the need to raise interest rates on Friday amid heightened expectations of a hike—and barring a market shock triggered by Donald Trump's first few days in the White House.

India Leads in Disaster Management, Says Shah

BACKED BY RESILIENT infrastructure in the area of disaster management, India has emerged as a global leader in the sector by adopting a 'zero casualty' goal during calamities, Union home minister Amit Shah said on Sunday.

Hindenburg founder faces scrutiny

NATE ANDERSON, 'ACTIVIST', short-seller who has announced shutting down of his almost eight years old research firm Hindenburg, is under cloud for alleged links with hedge funds in preparing reports targeting companies, a Canadian portal said citing documents filed before a court in Ontario.

Protesters storm court after it extends Yoon's detention

HUNDREDS OF SUPPORTERS of South Korea's arrested president, Yoon Suk Yeol, stormed a court building early on Sunday after his detention was extended, smashing windows and breaking inside, an attack the country's acting leader called \"unimaginable\".

Hybrid funds built for volatility

● If interest rates fall, bond component of such funds will benefit