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The non-life insurance companies underwrote a gross premium of Rs 1.42 lakh crore during April to December 31, 2019 compared to Rs 1.23 lakh crore during the same period a year ago.

Crop cover premia near Rs 6,200 crore in April to December

The four PSU insurers New India Assurance, Oriental Insurance, National Insurance, United India clocked 74 per cent...

28 Jan 2020 1:37 AM IST

As for financial assistance to the scheme, of the Rs 6.16 lakh crore investment in PMAY(U) projects, the Centre has sanctioned Rs 1.63 lakh crore, but has released only Rs 64,000 crore.

Six years and PMAY(Urban) still moves at snail's pace

Of the investment in projects, the central government has sanctioned 26 per cent funds, but released only 10 per cent.

28 Jan 2020 1:32 AM IST

The government aims to allay corporate Indias fears about harsh laws that lead to heavy penalties and years of jail for violations, and encourage companies to invest more to help the economy achieve the $5-trillion target by 2024, a top source said.

Farmers may not get big package this time

The middle-class is expected to get some tax relief but sops for farmers look unlikely this time.

28 Jan 2020 1:29 AM IST

Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan today said the government is keeping a close eye on international prices.

India needs to re-examine long-term gas pricing with Qatar: Dharmendra...

India imports 8.5 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) annually under a long-term supply deal with Qatar.

27 Jan 2020 1:16 PM IST

The economic uncertainty resulting from the Wuhan virus outbreak has been mirrored in the markets. (Photo: ANI)

Wuhan virus will have no impact on India's economy? Think again

Indian exports to China grew 25.6 per cent to USD 16.75 billion in FY2018-19 from a year ago.

27 Jan 2020 11:46 AM IST

In the international market, gold was trading higher at USD 1,489.50 per ounce and silver at USD 17.82 an ounce.

Gold imports dip 6.77 per cent during April-Dec 2019

The country's gold imports dipped about 3 per cent in value terms to USD 32.8 billion in 2018-19.

27 Jan 2020 10:41 AM IST

American financier George Soros (Photo: AP)

George Soros unveils a billion dollar fund against resurgent...

Soros pledged one billion dollars for a new university network project to fight the erosion of civil society.

27 Jan 2020 10:02 AM IST

Today, the world is in awe of Indias young demography.

Envisioning excellent education for every child

I believe our country's future lies in educating our children, nurturing their full potential, and helping them grow...

24 Jan 2020 2:15 PM IST

According to a source, the appointment of Challa Sreenivasulu Setty as managing director (MD) of SBI has been cleared by the BBB, headed by former Department of Personnel and Training secretary BP Sharma, while the name of Ashwin Bhatia, MD & CEO of SBI Mutual Fund, has been kept as a standby for the same position.

Operations may be impacted due to bank unions' two-day strike: SBI

Bank unions have called for a two-day nationwide strike on January 31 and February 1.

24 Jan 2020 12:59 PM IST

However, like most financial instruments, add-on credit cards comes with its share of pros and cons.

Want to apply for add on cards? Here are the pros and cons

Add-on credit cards are aimed at regular credit cardholders' family members who may otherwise be ineligible to avail...

23 Jan 2020 12:35 PM IST

A representational image of shopping mall. (Photo: PTI)

Mumbai bets on all-night shopping to lift India's economy

Malls, shops and eateries in commercial districts of Mumbai such as BKC and Nariman Point will be able to remain open 24...

23 Jan 2020 11:31 AM IST

Representational image of farmers cutting and gathering the sugarcane stems while harvesting.

Malaysia to buy more sugar from India to help resolve palm oil spat:...

The company bought around 88,000 tonnes of raw sugar from India in 2019.

23 Jan 2020 10:38 AM IST