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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Online platforms such as Swiggy, Zomato, Amazon and Flipkart are likely to see increased interest for delivery-partner and warehouse-worker jobs as the Union Budget has proposed formalising the gig economy, industry executives told Mint.

Union Budget: In theUnion Budget for 2025-26, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman outlined the government's plans to introduce "transformative reforms" across six key sectors, including taxation and the financial sector. Presenting her eighth consecutive Budget, Sitharaman highlighted the government's successful development trajectory over the past decade, along with structural reforms that have attracted global attention.

Budget 2025: In the Union Budget 2025 tabled on February 1, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced an increase in the interest subvention scheme limit for Kisan Credit Cards from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 5 lakh.

Budget. The survey reviews the current financial year's economic performance and identifies national challenges. It also suggests future reforms and growth strategies. A team led by Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran prepared the document. The survey covers economic and sector-specific developments and offers an outlook for the next financial year.

Index funds have garnered significant attention in the world of mutual funds, largely due to their low-cost structure. Recently, life insurance companies have also ventured into this space, offering index funds as part of their unit-linked insurance plans (ULIPs). However, unlike traditional mutual funds, these index funds in ULIPs maintain the same high cost structure as actively managed funds, which, combined with other product charges and tracking errors, significantly diminishes policyholder returns when compared to the underlying index.

market infrastructure institutions (MIIs). Under the guidelines, MIIs — comprising stock exchanges, clearing corporations, and depositories — are required to appoint an independent external agency to evaluate their performance and the functioning of their statutory committees. This needs to be done once every three years.

I had purchased Star Assure insurance policy, with a coverage of Rs 20 lakh, from Star Health. I ported to HDFC Ergo Optima Secure policy in August 2024 with a base cover of Rs 15 lakh. The reduction in the amount was because of a feature in Optima Secure that increases the coverage after a year. I had also taken a Super Surplus (top up) policy of Rs 1 crore from Star Health in May 2024 with a defined limit of Rs 20 lakh. Do I need a deductible of Rs 15 lakh in the Super Surplus (top up) given the change in base cover of the primary policy? Is it fine to have a top-up policy from a different insurance company? Sarbvir Singh Joint Group CEO, PB Fintech: The question highlights two crucial aspects of managing health insurance effectively—aligning top-up coverage with the base policy, and the practicality of having base and top-up policies from different insurers.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. On Wednesday, India’s cabinet approved a national critical mineral mission. With an outlay of ₹34,300 crore, its aim is to strengthen India’s supply chain for key minerals and achieve self-reliance.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Insurance companies are looking at government support for the sector through Budget announcements that enhance accessibility, simplify tax benefits, and encourage innovation in insurance products.

BSF woman constable under West Bengal's Malda Sector of BSF-South Bengal Frontier on Wednesday foiled a smuggling bid at the Indo-Bangladesh international border, displaying vigilance and courage, BSF said. «Her swift action and sharp decision-making forced 5-6 suspected Bangladeshi smugglers to flee as they attempted to breach the border fence and infiltrate India,» BSF said.

Wegmans is recalling frozen chicken nuggets in eight states and the District of Columbia because there may be bone fragments in the packages

TNPSC Group 2 Mains admit card: The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has issued the hall ticket for the Group 2 Mains examination. Candidates can now access and download their hall tickets from the official websites, www.tnpsc.gov.in and tnpscexams.in.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. If obesity is a chronic disease, like kidney or heart conditions, demand for GLP-1 drugs shouldn’t ebb and flow with the seasons. But the weight-loss market is far from typical.

Melania Trump's 'heavily photoshopped' official portrait astounds. On Monday, Melania Trump unveiled her new official White House portrait, shocking her loyal Instagram followers. Compared to previous First Ladies, who typically select far more colourful images, the black-and-white picture was a significant change.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Multiple startups incubated at the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IIT-D) have raised substantial funding, helping the elite institution exit such investments and raise revenue for future research projects, director Rangan Banerjee said. The institute had research and development (R&D) grants of ₹500 crore for FY25, an amount that keeps growing, Banerjee said on the sidelines of releasing its first research impact report covering the past six years.

For India to ensure consistent economic growth and achieve its ambitious target of becoming the third-largest economy by 2027, it needs robust financial systems in which the insurance sector plays a critical role. The sector’s development is crucial to bridging protection gaps, enhancing financial resilience, and driving sustainable growth towards Amrit Kaal.

An official survey shows that China’s factory activity contracted in January for the first time in four months

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Want to buy fuel, get a FASTag, or renew your driving licence? Soon, you may have to show that your vehicle has valid third-party insurance.

Bollywood choreographer Remo D’Souza recently made headlines after reportedly visiting the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj in disguise to take a holy dip at the Sangam. A viral video captured him dressed in black, his face partially covered, as he stood near a ghat, took a boat ride, and performed the sacred ritual.