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IRDAI Likely to Raise Motor Third-Party Insurance Premiums After Four-Year Freeze

IRDAI Likely to Raise Motor Third-Party Insurance Premiums After Four-Year Freeze

#IRDAI #MotorInsurance #ThirdPartyPremium #InsuranceSector #VehicleInsurance #IRDAINews #MotorTP #InsuranceUpdate #IndiaFinance #AutoInsurance #InsuranceHike New Delhi: India’s insurance regulator, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), is preparing to raise motor third-party (TP) insurance premiums for the first time in four years, according to sources familiar with the development. The revision, expected to be announced in the coming weeks, comes amid rising underwriting losses for general insurers and sustained pressure on their profitability. Motor TP insurance is mandatory for all vehicle owners in India and provides coverage against legal liabilities arising from accidental death, injury, or property damage caused to third…
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Kalyan Jewellers Delivers ₹7,268 Crore Revenue in Q1 FY26, PAT Jumps 49% on Robust Domestic and International Growth

Kalyan Jewellers Delivers ₹7,268 Crore Revenue in Q1 FY26, PAT Jumps 49% on Robust Domestic and International Growth

#KalyanJewellers #Q1FY26Results #IndianJewelleryMarket #GoldJewellery #DiamondJewellery #MiddleEastMarket #Candere #LuxuryRetail #BusinessNews #FinancialResults Chandigarh: Kalyan Jewellers India Limited has announced a strong set of financial results for the first quarter of FY26, reporting consolidated revenue of ₹7,268 crore, a 31% year-on-year (YoY) growth from ₹5,528 crore in the same quarter last fiscal. The company’s consolidated profit after tax (PAT) surged by nearly 49% to ₹264 crore, compared to ₹178 crore in Q1 FY25. The results reflect strong operational performance across domestic and international markets despite a volatile gold price environment and a relatively high base from the previous year. Domestic Operations – A…
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एसबीआई ने 5,583 जूनियर एसोसिएट्स की भर्ती प्रक्रिया शुरू की, बैंकिंग सेवाओं में होगा और सुधार

एसबीआई ने 5,583 जूनियर एसोसिएट्स की भर्ती प्रक्रिया शुरू की, बैंकिंग सेवाओं में होगा और सुधार

#SBIRecruitment #JuniorAssociates #CustomerService #BankingJobs #SBIJobs #GovernmentJobs #BankingSector #CareerOpportunity #SBI2025 #FinancialInclusion #EmploymentNews #IndiaJobs चंडीगढ़: देश के सबसे बड़े सरकारी बैंक स्टेट बैंक ऑफ इंडिया (SBI) ने आज घोषणा की है कि वह जूनियर एसोसिएट (कस्टमर सर्विस एंड सपोर्ट) के 5,583 रिक्त पदों के लिए भर्ती प्रक्रिया शुरू करेगा। इन पदों के लिए ऑनलाइन आवेदन 6 अगस्त 2025 से 26 अगस्त 2025 तक स्वीकार किए जाएंगे। यह नई भर्ती उस समय हो रही है जब बैंक ने हाल ही में 505 प्रॉबेशनरी ऑफिसर्स और 13,455 जूनियर एसोसिएट्स की नियुक्ति पूरी की है। इस ताज़ा भर्ती के ज़रिए SBI का लक्ष्य अपनी प्रक्रियाओं…
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Reliance Consumer Products Secures Exclusive Pouring Rights for Hyderabad Metro

Reliance Consumer Products Secures Exclusive Pouring Rights for Hyderabad Metro

#RelianceConsumerProducts #RCPL #CampaCola #HyderabadMetro #UrbanTransitIndia #MetroRetail #RelianceFMCG #L&TMetroRail #SmartCityIndia #PublicPrivatePartnership Hyderabad: In a strategic move set to strengthen its presence in the urban beverage retail segment, Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL), the FMCG arm of Reliance Industries Limited, has secured exclusive pouring rights for the Hyderabad Metro. With this partnership, RCPL has become the Official Beverage Partner of L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited (L&TMRHL), granting it exclusive selling rights for its entire beverage portfolio across metro premises, including vending machines, kiosks, and retail outlets. The collaboration marks a significant step for both entities — RCPL expanding its FMCG reach into…
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Smart Payment Solutions Launches ‘Mony’ UPI App for NRIs and Foreign Tourists

Smart Payment Solutions Launches ‘Mony’ UPI App for NRIs and Foreign Tourists

#MonyUPI #UPIForTourists #DigitalIndia #SmartPaymentSolutions #NPCI #UPIOneWorld #FintechIndia #TravelTech #CashlessIndia #UPIPayments #KYCOnboarding #TourismTech #NRITravel #VisitIndia Seamless QR-Based Digital Payments Now Accessible to International Visitors Without an Indian Bank Account New Delhi: In a major push to enhance digital payment accessibility for international visitors, Smart Payment Solutions, a Reserve Bank of India (RBI)-regulated fintech company, has launched ‘Mony’, a UPI-based mobile app designed for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and foreign tourists visiting India. The app is built under the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) One World initiative spearheaded by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). With India’s tourism sector witnessing a rapid rebound…
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India’s IT Growth Engine Expands Beyond Metros: STPI Spurs Job Creation and Startup Innovation in Tier-2 & Tier-3 Cities

India’s IT Growth Engine Expands Beyond Metros: STPI Spurs Job Creation and Startup Innovation in Tier-2 & Tier-3 Cities

#STPI #DigitalIndia #StartupIndia #Tier2Innovation #ITGrowthIndia #MakeInIndia #TechTransformation #STPIJobs #IndianStartups #FutureSkills #BHASHINI #NGIS #SAMRIDH 2.98 Lakh Jobs Created, ₹10.64 Lakh Cr Software Exports, 1,121 Startups Supported – STPI Drives IT Growth in Non-Metros New Delhi: India’s thriving IT sector is seeing a major transformation, not just in scale, but in geography. The Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has emerged as a catalyst for tech-driven growth in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, creating a robust base of employment, innovation, and exports far beyond India’s traditional metropolitan tech hubs. According to details shared by…
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BIS Cracks Down on Uncertified Products in E-Commerce: 142 Violations Found in FY 2024–25

BIS Cracks Down on Uncertified Products in E-Commerce: 142 Violations Found in FY 2024–25

#BIS #EcommerceCompliance #ConsumerSafety #IndianStandards #Amazon #Instakart #Blinkit #ProductCertification #QuickCommerce #OnlineShoppingIndia #DigitalCompliance #WarehouseRaids Search and Seizure Operations Conducted Across 22 Warehouses in 12 States/UTs Including Amazon, Instakart, and Blinkit New Delhi: In a significant move to uphold product safety and quality standards in the fast-growing e-commerce sector, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has uncovered 142 uncertified products being sold through major online platforms during its market surveillance for FY 2024–25. The results of this extensive operation, which involved 344 samples, reveal widespread non-compliance with mandatory BIS certification norms, triggering nationwide enforcement action. The surveillance was carried out across products sold…
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RuPay Joins Hands with BookMyShow to Power India’s Booming Live Entertainment Scene

RuPay Joins Hands with BookMyShow to Power India’s Booming Live Entertainment Scene

#RuPay #BookMyShow #LiveEntertainment #DigitalPayments #Sunburn2025 #LollapaloozaIndia2026 #Bandland2026 #RuPayExperiences #SeamlessPayments #IndiaEvents Year-long strategic alliance brings exclusive access, seamless payments, and immersive experiences for RuPay cardholders Chandigarh — In a bold move blending culture and commerce, RuPay, the indigenous global card payment network developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has announced a year-long strategic partnership with BookMyShow, India’s leading entertainment platform and ticketing giant. The collaboration is set to reshape how Indians experience live entertainment, integrating seamless digital payments with premium access to the nation’s top festivals, concerts, and on-ground events. This initiative comes at a time when India’s live…
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Kotak Mutual Fund Launches Nifty Alpha 50 Index Fund, Targeting Long-Term Capital Growth

#KotakMF #NiftyAlpha50 #IndexFunds #AlphaInvesting #PassiveInvesting #SmartBeta #NFO #MutualFundsIndia Mumbai: Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company (Kotak Mutual Fund), one of India’s leading fund houses, has announced the launch of a new open-ended index scheme — the Kotak Nifty Alpha 50 Index Fund. This fund aims to offer investors an opportunity to participate in a portfolio of high-alpha stocks through a structured, rule-based investment strategy. The New Fund Offer (NFO) for the scheme opened on July 28, 2025, and will remain open for subscription until August 11, 2025. About the Fund: Exposure to High-Alpha Stocks The Kotak Nifty Alpha 50 Index Fund…
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U.S. Reimposes 25% Tariffs on Select Indian Imports Amidst Trade Tensions

U.S. Reimposes 25% Tariffs on Select Indian Imports Amidst Trade Tensions

#USTariffs #IndiaUSRelations #TradeTensions #IndoUSTrade #ExportImpact #TradeWar #GlobalEconomy #IndianExports #SteelTariffs #WTO Washington D.C.: In a move that signals renewed trade friction between two of the world’s largest democracies, the United States has reinstated 25% tariffs on select imports from India, citing persistent trade imbalances, lack of reciprocal market access, and alleged unfair trade practices. The decision, confirmed by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), is expected to impact key Indian export sectors including steel, aluminum, textiles, and some automotive components. This development comes after months of quiet negotiations that failed to bridge growing concerns on both sides. The tariffs will…
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