The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has reinforced its commitment to secure digital transactions by issuing a nationwide consumer advisory aimed at promoting safer digital payment practices as online transactions continue to grow across India. As part of the awareness initiative, NPCI shared five key guidelines for users to ensure safer payment experiences. The…
Amid rising life expectancy and growing concerns over post-retirement financial security, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has introduced ICICI Pru Guaranteed Pension Plan Flexi (ICICI Pru GPP Flexi), a product designed to offer assured income for life. According to the UNDP’s 2025 Human Development Report, India’s life expectancy has increased from 58.6 years in 1990 to…
Truecaller crossing 500 million users globally marks a significant inflection point in the economics of digital communication, as demand for spam and fraud protection accelerates across markets. The platform added over 50 million users in 2025 alone, underscoring strong adoption momentum driven by increasing exposure to unwanted and fraudulent communication. India remains the central growth…
Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India (MSE) has completed the appointment of Market Makers for its Equity Segment, a structural step aimed at improving market depth and strengthening price discovery mechanisms. The move comes at a time when exchanges are increasingly focusing on liquidity as a key driver of investor confidence and trading efficiency. Market Makers…
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has launched the ICICI Prudential Life Smallcap 250 Index Fund under its Unit Linked Insurance Plans (ULIPs), offering investors an opportunity to participate in India’s emerging companies through a disciplined, index-based strategy. The fund tracks the Smallcap 250 Index, representing companies ranked 251st to 500th within the Nifty 500 universe, and…
Beyond numbers and nominations, this year’s Chetak Screen Awards tell a larger story of people, passion, and a rapidly changing entertainment industry. Leading the nominations is Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar with 24 nods, followed by Saiyaara (17) and Homebound (15), as the industry prepares for the April 5 ceremony. The nominations, spread across 31 categories, bring…
NewGlobe Education Services India LLP has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Manipur’s education sector following the successful completion of the STAR Education programme, implemented in partnership with the Samagra Shiksha Implementation Society since September 2021. Rolled out in July 2022, the initiative delivered strong, measurable outcomes across 511 schools, benefiting over 38,000 students and 2,809…
NPCI BHIM Services Limited (NBSL) has appointed former India cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni as the brand ambassador for the BHIM Payments App, now positioned as “Bharat Ka Apna Payments App.” The move, announced as BHIM nears its tenth year, is presented as a strategic push toward greater scale, inclusion and long‑term user confidence. NBSL…
The escalating crisis in West Asia has triggered a brutal week for financial markets, marking the worst performance for global stocks in recent months as investors grapple with the dual threats of geopolitical instability and economic fallout. As the conflict enters its second week, the ripple effects have moved beyond the battlefield, directly impacting India’s…
Blenders Pride Packaged Drinking Water has unveiled its latest campaign ‘The One And Only’, introducing a fresh narrative around success defined by distinction, individuality and cultural influence. Announced on March 2, 2026, the campaign reflects how brands are evolving their storytelling to connect with a new generation of ambitious consumers. In an increasingly crowded landscape…
