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IRDAI bars life insurers Pramerica, Edelweiss from opening new branches for 6 months
Insurance regulator IRDAI has directed Edelweiss Life Insurance and Pramerica Life Insurance, in separate orders on August 20, not to open new place of business for six months for non-compliance with Expenses of Management (EoM) limits in 2024-25.
Ping An stays resilient with high-dividend strategy, eyes AI and innovation
Amid market volatility and sector rotation in the first half of 2026, Ping An Insurance (2318) said investment returns remain stable, with its insurance funds portfolio exceeding 6.6 trillion yuan (HK$7.7 trillion) as of the end of June, up nearly…
Prudential Health India marks Prudential's entry into India's insurance market
Prudential (2378) and HCL Group announced on Thursday the commencement of their joint venture, Prudential Health India, as Prudential enters India's health insurance market by establishing a dedicated health insurance division. SCROLL TO CONTINUE…
Cadillac F1 Denies Sale Rumors Amid FBI Investigation Into Owner
With F1's summer break over, the action is back this weekend in Zandvoort, but the real drama isn't happening on the track. Federal authorities in the United States have launched an inquiry into billionaire Mark Walter's broader financial network…
Goldman Muscles Into Indian Banks' Turf With State Share Deals
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. is making inroads into a corner of India's deal landscape that's long been the near-exclusive hunting ground of local finance giants: government share sales. The Wall Street bank is underwriting government deals for the…
Study Shows That Political Podcasts Surge As Midterms Approach
Left, Right & Center is a weekly public radio program and political podcast produced by KCRW in Santa Monica, California. Award-winning journalist and former NPR Morning Edition host David Greene acts as the host and 'The Center' and panelists…
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TV ad volumes decline 7% in Jan-Jul; FMCG leads: TAM AdEx
Television advertising volumes declined 7% in Jan-Jul 2026 compared with the same period last year, according to TAM AdEx's latest report. The data is based on TV commercial advertising measured in secondages and excludes promos and social ads.
Symbiotec Pharmalab raises Rs 526 crore from anchor investors ahead of IPO
Pharma and biotech company Symbiotec Pharmalab Ltd on Friday raised Rs 526 crore from anchor investors days before the opening of its initial public offering (IPO). The company allocated 53.26 lakh equity shares to anchor investors, including HDFC…
Understanding Rs 2 Crore Term Insurance Plans and Who They Are Built For
Life insurance needs have evolved significantly over the last decade. Rising incomes, larger home loans, higher education costs, and longer financial commitments have changed the way families think about protection. As a result, many individuals…
Timberwolves Star Anthony Edwards Hit With Massive Child-Support Bill
While Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards seems to have it all figured out on the court, where he's become 1 of the biggest basketball stars in the world, his life off the court seems to have more than its fair share of drama. The latest…
There's good news for your super - but a big hole remains for retirees
You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Finally, the government has made its move on financial advice. And there's plenty for us everyday people to be happy about. But there's also a big…
HDFC Bank shares rise 1% after $1.75 billion record dollar bond sale
HDFC Bank shares rose 1 per cent in early trade on Friday after the private lender, acting through its GIFT City Branch, completed the issue of total US$ 1,750 million Senior Unsecured Bonds. The stock traded at ₹729.35 on the NSE at 10.09…
'I Lied About My Vasectomy,' And 23 Other Single Sentences That Evaporated Relationships And Friendships
'I did all the planning, booking, etc. Second day there, she tells me, ‘I'm not as attracted to you as I was two years ago, but I guess I'll have to settle.' She acted shocked I dumped her the day we got back, even told her friend she was…
Canada's Fairfax may get 2 years to consolidate holdings for IDBI Bank deal, sources say
Canada's Fairfax Financial, a frontrunner to acquire the government's stake in IDBI Bank, is set to be allowed up to two years to consolidate its India bank holdings to smooth the acquisition, two sources familiar with the matter…
Prudential Public (NYSE:PUK) Lowered to Strong Sell Rating by Zacks Research
Prudential Public (NYSE:PUK - Get Free Report) was downgraded by equities researchers at Zacks Research from a 'hold' rating to a 'strong sell' rating in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday, Zacks.com reports. Other…
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