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NEW DELHI : The output of eight core infrastructure sectors, which account for two-fifths of India’s industrial output, expanded by 6.7% in February—the fastest pace in three months, according to data released by the ministry of commerce and industry on Thursday. The growth in India's eight key infrastructure industries—coal, crude oil, steel, cement, electricity, fertilisers, refinery products, and natural gas—was also revised to 4.1% for January, from 3.7% earlier. During February 2023, core sector output had expanded at 7.4%.

Mergers, acquisitions, stock splits, dividends, and bonuses have the potential to influence share prices significantly. Market participants and investors must comprehend the interplay between business activities and derivatives markets to effectively manage their positions and anticipate shifts in futures and options markets.

I have to say that watching the recent fiasco in the House of Commons with respect to the subtle (maybe not too subtle) shift in Mideast policy makes it embarrassing enough to be a Canadian, but the government’s mishandling of the economy and fiscal policy is beyond the pale — declining real per-capita incomes in Canada year in and year out.

The insurance industry is undergoing a significant digital transformation, fundamentally altering the way insurance operates for both insurers and policyholders. Gone are the days of extensive paperwork and complex procedures; now, individuals can easily secure essential health insurance coverage right from their fingertips. With just a few clicks, people can explore a wide range of health insurance options, compare policies, and choose the one that best fits their needs. This digital transformation resulting in buying health insurance online offers multiple advantages, some of which include:

UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti earned 14.4 million Swiss francs ($15.9 million) in 2023 after his surprise return at the helm of the Swiss banking giant, following its takeover of stricken rival Credit Suisse.

₹506.25 apiece. This uptick follows the company's March investor presentation, wherein it outlined key targets for FY25. These include achieving a double-digit revenue growth starting from Q4FY24, bolstering market share from H1FY25 onwards, and venturing into premium segments by tapping into new price points.

₹$1,000, could be manufactured for less than $5 a month, a new study has suggested. Novo Nordisk charges close to $1,000 per month for the Ozempic injection before insurance in the US market. However, the blockbuster drug's manufacturing cost is much lower than its selling price.

The price change in 24 carat gold in the last one week has been -0.2% .whereas in the last month it has been -5.67%. The cost of silver is Rs.77100.0 per kg down by Rs.300.0 per kg. Gold Rate Today in Delhi is ₹68572.0/10 grams.

Amazon.com Inc said on Wednesday its senior employees, whose compensation includes more stock-related awards than cash, may not receive a cash pay raise this year. «For this year's compensation cycle, we are prioritizing cash base pay increases for employees whose compensation is weighted more heavily in base pay as opposed to stock,» an Amazon spokesperson said in an emailed statement.

AllianceBernstein this week defeated a lawsuit over the use of its own products in the company’s $1.3 billion 401(k), and the result has lessons for other plan sponsors.

Companies growing more comfortable with artificial intelligence are bringing the latest tools into their supply chains, with goals of cutting costs, speeding up distribution and getting ahead of potential disruptions. The early steps suggest areas where logistics operators see the greatest near-term benefits from generative AI, the developing technology tool that can quickly sort through large amounts of information, make predictions and respond to questions in a humanlike voice.

There’s a notable gender gap in retirement confidence and readiness among US workers, particularly as an increasing number of Americans reach the age of 65, according to a recent survey conducted by the Nationwide Retirement Institute.

consumer goods manufacturers. They have launched more premium products than mass-market ones in the last two years in several categories as per data from companies and market researchers. Inflation in the last financial year played a key role, said experts, taking a toll on mass-segment sales as prices went up across products while economic stress in the low to middle income groups hasn't eased up much since the pandemic period. More than 70% of the new products launched by India's largest consumer goods maker Hindustan Unilever in last two years were in the premium segment. Around 65% of all new personal care product launches were in the premium segment for ITC Ltd, doubling the contribution of such products to the division's sales in the last four years to 38%. For the largest biscuit maker Parle Products, around 60-65% of new launches were in the premium segment as compared to 40% pre-Covid.

China has won a nearly three-year-long dispute with Australia at the World Trade Organization over tariffs on steel products that began during a low point of bilateral relations between the countries

A large suburban Philadelphia county has joined dozens of other local governments around the country in suing the oil industry, asserting that major oil producers systematically deceived the public about their role in accelerating global warming

The stunning collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge is diverting shipping and trucking around one of the busiest ports on America’s East Coast

A British financial trader described as the ringleader in the manipulation of a key interest rate before and after the global financial crisis has lost his appeal to have his conviction quashed

As Tax Day approaches, there are plenty of things small business owners should keep in mind when filing taxes this year

A 420-meter or quarter-mile white steel tube running alongside a railway line in the windswept northern Netherlands could usher in a new era in the transportation of people and freight

Your home is your sanctuary, but it’s also one of your biggest budget items

video of an Indian student from Hyderabad went viral, where he was seen bleeding profusely. He was beaten and robbed in the US. Following this, US President Joe Biden said that the US administration is working very hard to curb such attacks against international students from India.