Finance ministry weighs proposal for PSU general insurers’ merger

NEW DELHI: The finance ministry is considering an earlier proposal to merge the three state-owned general insurance companies into a single entity, following their improved financial health, to achieve better efficiency and scale.Government infused Rs 17,450 crore between 2019-20 and 2021-22 in three PSU general insurance companies, namely Oriental Insurance, National Insurance and United India […]

Insurance restructuring push: Govt revisits merger plan for PSU general insurers; capital infusion, privatisation options back on table

The Finance Ministry is once again examining the merger of three state-owned general insurance companies—Oriental Insurance, National Insurance and United India Insurance—after an improvement in their financial condition, PTI reported citing sources. The move revives a proposal first announced in the 2018-19 Budget to consolidate the three entities into a single insurer to improve efficiency […]

Riyadh Declaration on the Future of Tourism Sets 50-Year Roadmap as UN Tourism 26th General Assembly Closes in Saudi Arabia

Business Wire India The 26th session of the UN Tourism General Assembly concluded today with the adoption of the Riyadh Declaration on the Future of Tourism, a momentous step taken by member states toward enhanced cooperation over the next 50 years.   This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251111034542/en/     […]

Snack deal crunch: General Atlantic nears 7% stake deal in Balaji Wafers; $282 million bet values firm at $4 billion

US-based private equity firm General Atlantic (GA) is close to acquiring a 7% stake in Balaji Wafers for about Rs 2,500 crore (approximately $282 million), valuing the Gujarat-headquartered snack maker at nearly Rs 35,000 crore (around $4 billion). Two people familiar with the matter confirmed that the deal is in its final stages.As per ET, […]

26th UN Tourism General Assembly kicks off in Riyadh

Business Wire India   UN Tourism marks 50 years of global cooperation as leaders from across the industry gather to shape the future of tourism. His Excellency Ahmed Al Khateeb, Minister of Tourism – “The Kingdom will play an integral part in ensuring one of the world’s most powerful generators of jobs and GDP grows […]

Economy

L&T, US firm General Atomics tie up to make MALE UAVs in India

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and US-based General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) have announced a strategic partnership to manufacture Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) in India for the Indian armed forces. The collaboration brings together GA-ASI’s globally recognised expertise in unmanned aerial systems and L&T’s strong capabilities in engineering, precision […]

Saudi Arabia to Host 26th UN Tourism General Assembly in November Marking Agency's 50th Year

Business Wire India The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host the 26th session of the UN Tourism General Assembly from November 7 to 11. The landmark session will focus on “AI-Powered Tourism: Redefining the Future” and also commemorate five decades of cooperation under the United Nations’ specialized agency for tourism.   This press release features […]

A Global Gathering of 162 Maritime Leaders from 42 Countries at the 25th Annual General Assembly (AGA25) of the International Association of Maritime Universities (IAMU), Hosted by AMET University, Chennai

Business Wire India AMET University, India’s premier maritime institution, successfully hosted the 25th Annual General Assembly (AGA25) of the International Association of Maritime Universities (IAMU) from October 13 –18, 2025, marking the first time this prestigious global event has been held in India.   Organized in collaboration with IAMU, the six-day event included a four-day International Conference on “Disruptive Technologies and […]

India’s economy: General govt capex-to-GDP might stay around 5%; lower that FY25 and FY24

India’s general government capital expenditure (capex) is expected to stay close to 5% of GDP in FY26, slightly below 5.1% recorded in FY25 and well under the FY24 peak of 5.4%, according to Emkay Research.The report, cited by ANI showed that for the first five months of this fiscal, public capital expenditure has remained strong. […]

SBI General Insurance Launches “Health Alpha” – An industry

SBI General Insurance, one of India’s leading general insurance companies, announced the launch of its flagship retail health insurance product – Health Alpha. Designed for unlimited flexibility and over 50 coverage options, Health Alpha embodies the ethos of Your Health. Your Cover. Your Way, empowering customers to create personalized health plans that suit their lifestyle […]