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The Reserve Bank of India has flagged emerging structural pressures in the insurance sector, warning that premium growth is increasingly being driven by high-cost, distribution-led strategies rather than improvements in operating efficiency, even as the sector remains stable in the near term, according to its latest Financial Stability Report.“While posing no near-term systemic risks, the…

Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Launch, Route & Fares: The much awaited Vande Bharat sleeper train is all set to be launched soon, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced. The new train will be flagged off by PM Narendra Modi in the next few weeks. Vande Bharat sleeper trains, aimed at providing superior experience to Rajdhani…

Global investment opportunities are set to widen meaningfully in 2026 as easing monetary policy, a weakening US dollar and profit growth outside the United States reshape capital flows, according to Franklin Templeton report.The asset manager report titled ‘Global Investment Outlook 2026 and Beyond’ said that lobal markets are entering a phase where returns are likely…

The Reserve Bank of India on Thursday said that 98.41% of the Rs 2,000 banknotes that were in circulation at the time of their withdrawal announcement have been returned to the banking system, PTI reported.“The total value of Rs 2,000 banknotes in circulation, which was Rs 3.56 lakh crore at the close of business on…

Millions of Americans face higher healthcare costs as enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits expired on January 1, 2026, despite efforts from both Republicans and Democrats to find a solution. The expiration affects over 20 million people who rely on these subsidies, with average premium costs more than doubling for most enrollees.The subsidies were part…

Vodafone Idea on Thursday said it has received a GST penalty order of about Rs 638 crore from the Office of the Additional Commissioner, Central Goods and Services Tax, Ahmedabad, and that it will challenge the order through legal action, PTI reported.In a statutory filing, the debt-laden telecom operator said it does not agree with…

The rupee slipped 10 paise to close at 89.98 against the US dollar on Thursday, marking a weak start to the first trading session of 2026, as sustained foreign fund outflows and a subdued domestic equity market weighed on investor sentiment, PTI reported.Forex traders said the USD/INR pair moved in a narrow range during the…

NEW DELHI: In a big relief to car owners, NHAI has decided to discontinue the Know Your Vehicle (KYV) process for FASTag which will be against such vehicles from Feb 1. For existing FASTags, KYV will no longer be mandatory as a routine requirement. “KYV will be required only in specific cases where complaints are…

Delhi government is expected to roll out a Pink Saheli card as the New Year 2026 has begun. The smart card will be mandatory for women availing free rides on Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) buses. The formalities for its implementation are close to completion.As the card can be rolled out anytime after January 14, it…

Soaring global demand for semiconductors sent South Korea’s exports to their highest-ever level in 2025, official data showed Thursday, despite a year of trade turmoil sparked by US President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught.Total exports last year were valued at over $700 billion, according to data from Seoul’s industry ministry, up 3.8 percent from the previous…