New insurance rules open fresh merger, listing routes

New insurance rules open fresh merger, listing routes

MUMBAI: The amendment to insurance laws is expected to trigger a fresh round of consolidation and deal-making in the sector, alongside new capital inflows following govt’s decision to permit 100% foreign direct investment.Apart from opening the door to higher foreign ownership, the new bill seeks to widen consolidation options by allowing insurance companies to amalgamate…

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Smart travel hacks: Why chewing gum, protein snacks, and sleep essentials are must-haves for every traveller’s carry-on

Smart travel hacks: Why chewing gum, protein snacks, and sleep essentials are must-haves for every traveller’s carry-on |

Not only is packing for flying stressful, but it’s also complicated when one needs to balance the essentials within that limited carry-on. Every seasoned traveller knows that a handful of well-chosen items can make all the difference between a frustrating journey and a comfortable, smooth flight. Lee Thompson, the co-founder of the travel company Flash…

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6 BJP aspirants from same Loha family lose polls

6 BJP aspirants from same Loha family lose polls | India News

CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR: BJP drew flak for fielding six members of the same family in Loha municipal council polls in Nanded, all of whom saw defeat. They were Gajanan Suryavanshi, the nominee for president, wife Godavari, brother Sachin, sister-in-law Supriya, brother-in-law Yuvraj Waghmare and his nephew’s wife Rina, who contested as corporator candidates. NCP won president’s…

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SME IPOs in 2025 were like toss of coin

SME IPOs in 2025 were like toss of coin

MUMBAI: The win-loss ratio in the SME IPO space has been nearly equally distributed in 2025. Of the 254 small and medium enterprises that tapped the primary market and have been listed till Dec 19, this year, 120 stocks were still in the green, while 132 stocks were in the red. And two were at…

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BJP candidate wins by one vote in Mukhed

BJP candidate wins by one vote in Mukhed | India News

CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR: BJP candidate Pramila Panchal was elected president of Mudkhed Municipal Council in Nanded by a single vote. The rival AIMIM candidate demanded a recount, but the margin remained one vote. “I bagged 779 votes. I realised the importance of a single vote during my election. I now understand the message ‘One Man, One…

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