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PFRDA's Ramann says India's 35-40% pension replacement rate lags the 60% global standard as the regulator pushes to cover 30 crore in NPS/APY over four to five years.
Radico Khaitan launches Magic Moments Aam Panna, a raw mango vodka rolling out across 14 states. Flavoured variants now drive over 75% of India's vodka volumes, the company said.
Kotak Life reports 99.5% claim settlement ratio as demand for its ₹2 crore term insurance plan grows. Higher home loans and education costs drive shift to larger covers.
Casinos give 50 no-wagering free spins after a £10 spend; broadband pairs fixed rates with renewal perks. New retailers should pair offers with loyalty points.
Griffin's letter details 100+ block trades worth $4B to cut exposure from the AI-focused fund. Bloom Energy (BE) was among stocks hit hardest, Alpha Score 46.
September futures rose 1.72% after EIA reported a 16 Bcf storage build, below the 19 Bcf consensus and the 29 Bcf five-year average, as heat drives demand.
Judge ordered the £9.54 million interim payment by Aug. 28 on an indemnity basis after the privacy case was dismissed as relying on speculative allegations. The claimants face a total legal bill of £34.5 million.
The Supreme Court praised MGNREGA as a 'salutary scheme' even as the new VB-G RAM G law halved employment generation and tripled state funding burdens. Rural consumption stocks face headwinds.
Epigamia's CEO says the brand will double every 24-30 months, with quick commerce driving 55-60% of sales, while targeting ₹700 crore ARR this fiscal.
Swiggy Instamart partners with MINISO for 10-minute delivery of IP-licensed merchandise. Harry Potter, Hello Kitty and Disney Stitch products go live across metros first.
A Seeking Alpha analyst cut Telenor's price target for 2026, citing slower Nordic growth and Asian regulatory costs. The stock's AlphaScore is 56, reflecting balanced risks. The analyst still holds a long position.
Justin Killion, former Complex Networks president, takes interim leadership of MrBeast Studios, signaling a shift from big-media hires to digital-first strategy.
Monaire's AI HVAC monitoring is the first energy solution offered through RSCS, the Yum! Brands procurement cooperative. Operators report 10-25% energy cuts and 30% lower repair costs.
Ross Stores jumped 8.5% after Q2 revenue of $6.3B and raised guidance. Crypto stocks rallied as Bitcoin hit $78,500 on Clarity Act hopes. Strategy's portfolio turned profitable.
Day 18 testimony widens the split over postpartum psychosis and criminal responsibility as the Plymouth jury prepares to deliberate on three murder counts.
Delhi HC questions its jurisdiction in HUL's suit against Beco over ads alleging harmful chemicals. Court suggests moving to Bombay HC. Next hearing Monday. Unilever's Alpha Score is 59.
Baker Street Advisors reached $21B growing 12% a year without acquisitions. CEO Chris Wilkens on the AMG stake and the 'more commas' tech boom.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi ended his sit-in after Delhi Police registered an FIR over pellet gun injuries sustained during the July 20 CJP protest. The Supreme Court is investigating.
Mangaluru's railway region will unify under South Western Railway from Oct 1, 2026, ending a split across two zones. MP Chowta said the change reduces jurisdictional hurdles and should speed up passenger complaint resolution.
The Chennai-based backup firm sees India contributing roughly ₹500 crore in five years, driven by DPDP compliance demand and a ₹100 crore investment push.
A trip to Olana reveals how a preservationist nonprofit's 'view shed' doctrine blocked a nuclear plant and a cement plant, costing jobs and millions.
Myles Rowe won the USF Pro 2000 championship on Sept. 2, becoming the first Black driver to win an INDYCAR-sanctioned title. The win advances him to Indy NXT and validates Force Indy's diversity mission.
HDFC ERGO's retail health new business doubled in October, but commercial lines face a soft cycle. CEO Ghosh says the company is protecting its balance sheet. Watch for commercial rate hardening.
Sensex ends flat at 77,540 as Brent crude holds above $93 a barrel. FII selling and rising U.S. bond yields cap gains. Weekly loss of 0.60%.
Voyager 2 hit 49 years in space as NASA extended its life by swapping power-draining instruments. The probe is 13.2 billion miles from Earth, still sending data from interstellar space.
Ann Taylor's 'This Is Ann' campaign, its first major push since 2017, aims to reconnect with shoppers after parent Ascension's bankruptcy. Includes Substack and NYFW activation.
New CreatorIQ research shows 53% of creators with 500k+ followers feel tension between audience and brand demands. Compensation drives satisfaction more than growth.
Delhi's temperature hit 29°C, the lowest for July since 2023, after 57.6 mm of rain. Odisha's Subarnarekha River swelled to 11.22 metres, above danger levels.
UBS raises year-end 2026 S&P 500 target to 8,100, citing earnings strength, steady Fed policy, and AI adoption. The bank sees upside to 8,400 by mid-2027.
Kobo Resources shareholders approved an amendment to the long-term incentive plan, increasing potential share issuance to 10% of outstanding. The TSX Venture Exchange must still approve the change.