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India to Surpass Japan as Fourth-largest Economy in 2025

India to Surpass Japan as Fourth-largest Economy in 2025

The Indian economy is expected to reach $4.187 billion in nominal GDP in 2025, compared to $4.186 billion for Japan

6 May 2025 6:53 PM IST

The exposure draft, if implemented, will be draconian to the insurance industry for various reasons. Persistency levels will fall, and margins from non-participating products will fall impacting profitability. Policyholders would be incentivised to surrender their policies and buy another policy thereby impacting persistency of the business. (Representational Image Source: picpedia.org)

Insurance Amendment Bill Proposing 100% FDI Set for Cabinet Nod

Finance ministry eyes Parliament monsoon session to push major insurance sector reforms, including full foreign...

29 April 2025 11:35 AM IST

Rupee Strengthens 0.5% on Strong Equity Inflows

Rupee Strengthens 0.5% on Strong Equity Inflows

Strong stocks, FPI inflows, and IPO boost help the rupee rally against US dollar.

29 April 2025 1:23 AM IST

India’s Forex Reserve Touch 6 Month High at $686 Billion as on April 18

India’s Forex Reserve Touch 6 Month High at $686 Billion as on April...

RBI dollar buying, gold valuation gains, and currency revaluation boost reserves; gold holdings rise too.

25 April 2025 11:52 PM IST

Of the total premium underwritten by non-life insurance companies during the month, public insurers garnered Rs 9,164.10 crore while private players took a combined Rs 5,785.90 crore.

Non-Life Insurers Close FY25 With 5% Growth

Weak infrastructure, regulation changes, and motor sales slowdown affect overall growth; health sector shines.

25 April 2025 1:31 AM IST

Indian Economy Less Vulnerable to Global Headwinds: RBI Bulletin

Indian Economy Less Vulnerable to Global Headwinds: RBI Bulletin

Strong domestic growth, policy support, and global investor interest position India for sustained gains

22 April 2025 9:30 PM IST

NBFCs to Post Tepid Q4 Earnings Growth

NBFCs to Post Tepid Q4 Earnings Growth

Housing finance and gold lenders are expected to perform better, while MFIs and commercial vehicle financers face...

18 April 2025 10:55 PM IST

Geo-Political Tensions Can Affect Financial Stability Of Emerging Economies: IMF

Geo-Political Tensions Can Affect Financial Stability Of Emerging...

Financial fragmentation has intensified in recent years amid rising geopolitical tensions, strained ties between the US...

15 April 2025 12:34 PM IST

India’s Forex Reserves Rise by $ 10.87 Billion as RBI Buys Dollars

India’s Forex Reserves Rise by $ 10.87 Billion as RBI Buys Dollars

RBI's dollar buying, gold gains boost reserves for fifth week in a row.

11 April 2025 8:59 PM IST

India needs to boost maize production, adjust pricing for grain ethanol: report

India needs to boost maize production, adjust pricing for grain...

Rising maize prices have made ethanol production costlier and less competitive, potentially discouraging investment in...

11 April 2025 5:47 PM IST

Free US imports by Asian peers will hit Indian cotton, yarn, textiles and apparel exports

Free US imports by Asian peers will hit Indian cotton, yarn, textiles...

Vietnam is facing 46 per cent reciprocal tariffs, Bangladesh 37 per cent, and Cambodia 49 per cent, though they have...

11 April 2025 1:05 PM IST

High tariffs on China could help some Indian products become more competitive in US: GTRI

High tariffs on China could help some Indian products become more...

However, the benefits may be short-lived unless India proactively leverages this breathing space to strengthen its...

11 April 2025 11:19 AM IST