War risk insurance costs spiral upwards as West Asia conflict escalates
War-risk insurance premiums for ships operating in West Asia have surged sharply, following continuing US and Israeli strikes on Iran. The rates for a seven-day cover are now estimated to be around ten times higher than before the attacks, having more than doubled in the past week. The spike in premiums is expected to significantly raise the cost of goods transported through the shipping corridor.

Centre drafting insurance scheme for gig workers with life, accident cover
 

New labour codes drive faster growth in group life insurance premiums
 

Govt appoints KV Ramana Murty as whole-time member of Sebi for 3-year term
 

Changing jobs and have multiple PF accounts? How to merge them online
 

‘FPI inflows affected by currency depreciation and low returns’: Satish Ramanathan
Satish Ramanathan, CIO-equity, JM Financial Mutual Fund believes that the current market situation is very fluid. This is because the impact of war in West Asia is still not completely known, thereby increasing the uncertainty in the markets. 

How are ETFs gaining an edge over mutual munds?
New Delhi:  Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) have rapidly gained popularity among modern investors. While mutual funds have long been considered a traditional investment option, ETFs are increasingly becoming the preferred choice for many individuals and institutions.

SIF assets near ₹10,000 crore as more mutual funds launch new products
 

Over ₹57,000 crore of mutual fund money in flux after Sebi axes solution-oriented schemes; investors left in the lurch
“We are not suggesting a life cycle fund. We never even recommended a solution-oriented scheme as it was a replication of open-ended schemes and offered little value. We may not recommend a life cycle fund for similar reasons and that better alternatives are present in the market,” Bedse said.

Sebi issues guidelines for mutual funds on intraday borrowing from banks
 

India Shelter Finance Corporation allots 42,700 equity shares under ESOP
India Shelter Finance Corporation has allotted 42,700 equity shares under ESOP on 13 March 2026. The paid-up share capital of the Company has accordingly increased from Rs. 54,35,78,745 consisting of 10,87,15,749 equity shares having a face value of Rs. 5/- each to Rs. 54,37,92,245 consisting of 10,87,58,449 equity shares having a face value of Rs. 5/- each.