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Mint Kolkata
FIXING HEALTH INSURANCE: THE CASE FOR BETTER UNDERWRITING AND OVERSIGHT
Health insurance dominates public discourse and has become the largest non-life segment, expanding with rising medical costs and growing demand for healthcare financing.
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October 29, 2025
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'ATMANIRBHAR' SHRIMP: BETTER TASTE OF SURVIVAL?
Indigenous species, domestic market can cushion Indian shrimp farmers from US tariffs
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October 29, 2025
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Office developers eye India's GCC boom
Leading office developers are setting up platforms to offer GCC-as-a-service to new global capability centres (GCCs) looking to set up operations in India.
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October 29, 2025
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Skyroot readies India's maiden pvt satellite launch by January
to a different set of clients that will approach the government consortium for space launches. But on the private front, it will be a question of which launch provider has the more superior, more reliable technology,\" Chandana said.
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October 29, 2025
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Act now to secure India’s access to the latest AI models
Most AI developers prefer to use open-weight models to build their solutions because they can be fine-tuned to suit specific requirements.
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October 29, 2025
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Is the H-1B visa crisis a blessing in disguise for IT?
Indian information technology (IT) services companies' strategy of servicing US clients from offshore locations to offset the impact of the H-1B visa fee hikefrom $1,000 to $100,000-is boosting their operating margins.
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October 29, 2025
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Govt clears new pay panel terms
The Cabinet on Tuesday approved the Terms of Reference (ToR) of the 8th Pay Commission, which will benefit 5 million central government employees and 6.9 million pensioners and will have implications on the emoluments of the staff of state governments.
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October 29, 2025
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Lighthouse Canton to invest in India
Singapore-based asset manager Lighthouse Canton plans to invest over $1.5 billion in India in the next few years, with a focus on private credit and real estate, senior executives told Reuters on Tuesday.
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October 29, 2025
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Mistry, the man who had Ratan Tata's trust
Mistry executed Ratan Tata's will and inherited his Alibaug bungalow
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October 29, 2025
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Climate driven poverty: Our double burden risk
On the eve of climate-change talks in Belém, Brazil, we must heed the sombre message of a new UN report on how global warming makes our fight against poverty harder than before
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October 29, 2025
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India must design subsidies that reduce the risk of trade disputes
Our subsidy policy should comply with global rules and we need to engage in rule-making talks
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October 29, 2025
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CEOs are furious about employees texting in meetings
Jamie Dimon says it’s gone too far. Others are devising new measures, from hiding WiFi passwords to installing the corporate equivalent of the swear jar.
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October 29, 2025
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Supreme Inds rattles investors
Sticky issue Supreme Industries' Q2FY26 margin declined year-on-year, hit by the downtrend in polymer prices.
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October 29, 2025
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Credit card UPI raises RuPay volume market share to 38%
and that there are more acceptance points for UPI than those that accept credit cards, it gives RuPay cards a clear advantage over other card networks.
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October 29, 2025
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Govt weighs merging Union Bank-BoI to create new No. 2 bank
ministry of finance didn't respond to queries emailed on 21 October.
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October 29, 2025
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Trump's big tariff task in Asia Is to close the deal
The president's Asia tour offers the chance to complete trade pacts that have hit roadblocks
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October 29, 2025
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Optimo Capital raises $17.5 million
Loan-against-property lender Optimo Capital has raised $17.5 million in a new round of funding led by the startup’s founder Prashant Pitti with participation from existing investors Blume Ventures and impact venture capital firm Omnivore.
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October 29, 2025
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Adani Green Q2 net profit grows 28%
Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) on Tuesday posted a 28% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to ₹644 crore in the September quarter, driven by the renewable power business.
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October 29, 2025
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The Fed’s $6.6 tn test: When to end its portfolio runoff
Three-year bid to shrink asset portfolio comes up against signs of funding pressures in overnight lending markets
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October 29, 2025
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March of foreign universities sparks a battle for top faculty
A wave of foreign universities set to wash over India has triggered a scramble for top-tier faculty, boosting salaries and exposing the scarcity of academic talent. Meanwhile, top Indian institutions are fighting to retain their own top teachers.
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October 29, 2025
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Credit card UPI lifts RuPay volume mkt share to 38%
Homegrown credit card network RuPay has quietly wrestled market share from Visa, MasterCard and American Express, leveraging its exclusive access to India's fast payments network Unified Payments Interface or UPI.
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October 29, 2025
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From hunger to excess: We must adapt to this big economic shift
Let's act with the same resolve that conquered hunger to create an economy defined not just by prosperity but by public health
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October 29, 2025
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Govt weighs Union Bank-BoI merger to form new No. 2 bank
The government is drawing up a fresh blueprint to merge select public sector banks, said three people aware of the matter, as it aims to scale up such lenders and streamline overlapping operations under banking sector reforms planned over the next few years.
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October 29, 2025
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Pitch To Get Rich by Sanjay Nigam is making waves: Redefining fashion, fame, and fortune
India's fashion landscape is witnessing a transformation like never before.
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October 29, 2025
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'NPS requires more options and innovation, not control'
Built on a defined contribution model, the National Pension System (NPS) was created to meet India’s growing retirement income needs. Since its rollout for non-government subscribers in 2009, the system has evolved steadily.
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October 29, 2025
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HDFC Bank places bankers on leave
HDFC Bank Ltd has put two senior executives on gardening leave amid a probe after customers alleged misselling of Credit Suisse securities, according to people familiar with the matter.
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October 29, 2025
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Indus Towers sees upside on relief for Vi
A lifeline may finally be on the horizon for India's debt-laden telecom sector. Bharti Airtel's tower arm Indus Towers on Tuesday welcomed the Supreme Court's order permitting the government to reassess adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues, a move that analysts say could ease its key customer Vodafone Idea's (Vi) burden and, by extension, improve its own risk outlook and valuation, and bolster the sector's overall prospects.
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October 29, 2025
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Bata India’s chase for growth continues after a rough Q2
B ata India Ltd's September quarter (Q2FY26) proved forgettable, dragging its shares down 5.5% on Tuesday as results fell short across key metrics. Growth challenges persisted through the quarter, and with no meaningful relief on costs, the footwear maker missed expectations at several levels.
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October 29, 2025
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RBI shows easier ECBs but firms may not bite
ECBs could avert funding stress in Q4, as domestic liquidity has tightened
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October 29, 2025
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MCX glitch hits silver options traders, may attract stiff fine
Four-hour outage halts trading during crucial expiry window, exposes traders to price swings
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