Billionaire banker Uday Kotak has issued a stark warning to Indian businesses and households, urging a mindset of “strategic paranoia” as the economic fallout from the escalating US-Iran conflict intensifies. Speaking at the CII Annual Business Summit 2026 on Tuesday, May 12, the founder of Kotak Mahindra Bank cautioned that while the domestic impact has…
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has announced the launch of the ICICI Prudential Life BSE Enhanced Value 30 Index Fund for customers investing through its Unit Linked Insurance Plans (ULIPs), aiming to provide long-term wealth creation opportunities through disciplined exposure to value-focused equities. The company said the fund is designed to invest in 30 attractively valued…
The political temperature in the capital is rising with opposition parties launching a scathing attack on the ruling government warning of an imminent and ‘crushing’ hike in petrol and diesel prices. Senior opposition leaders alleged that the government betrayed the common man in the name of fuel price cuts only to serve electoral interests. “The…
The launch of Ramaiah Institute of Science and Management (RISM) by the Gokula Education Foundation (Medical) reflects the growing emphasis on industry-linked higher education as India strengthens its focus on innovation-driven economic growth and advanced workforce development. The deemed-to-be university, launched in collaboration with the University at Albany, will begin academic operations in August 2026…
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…
