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ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd. gained 1.39 per cent to Rs 1495.0 in Tuesday's session as of 11:11AM (IST) even as the equity benchmark Sensex traded 28.43 points lower at 71395.22.

₹46,000 crore in premium collections transform into one with 57 mostly-private insurers today with ₹9 trillion in premiums. Our insurance penetration is at 4.2% of GDP in 2021-22, low compared to 7% globally. Certain risks remain un-insurable or insurable at prohibitive premiums, while cyber and data breach risks are inadequately addressed.

The wealth gap is widening amid higher interest rates, Statistics Canada said Monday, as lower-income households face the steepest challenges from the rising cost of living.

It's easy to reflect and think we could have approached things differently, but now it's clear that the initial fear of stumbling into another major bear market was a bit exaggerated.

By Vidya Ranganathan and Alun John

More internationally-educated health workers are being introduced across Alberta to help fill the gaps in the current health care system.

₹15,000 crore. Plus, investments placed at some ₹85,000 crore have reportedly been planned under a master plan that goes till 2031. The town and its amenities will have to be scaled up if it is to host the numbers envisioned.

₹330 trillion. In FY24, nominal GDP size was ₹296.6 trillion, as per the first advance estimate released in December. An email sent to a finance ministry spokesperson on Friday seeking comment was unanswered till press time.

The world of cryptocurrencies has evolved dramatically since the inception of Bitcoin. Ethereum emerged as the pioneer of smart contracts and decentralised applications, offering a new paradigm for blockchain technology. However, the cryptocurrency space is ever-evolving, and investors are always on the lookout for the next big thing. Enter Retik Finance (RETIK), an Ethereum alternative that has been making waves in the crypto world. What sets Retik Finance apart is its commitment to stability, security, and real-life integration. Notably, it has recently received a CertiK audit, adding credibility and trustworthiness to the project.

cricket team. Rohit Sharma leads the squad as captain, and Jasprit Bumrah is the vice-captain. The batting lineup includes Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer.

Warner Bros.'s family-friendly hit 'Wonka' may be released online and be available for streaming sooner than expected. Starring Timothee Chalamet as the young Willy Wonka, the musical arrived in theaters before the holidays. It was supported by the audience. A month after the film's theatrical debut, Warner Bros. UK has revealed the expected date on which Wonka becomes available for audiences to revisit at home.

By Gram Slattery

The Time Magazine, ending poverty – the target for which is 2030 under the UN Sustainable Development Goals – may not be possible for another 229 years. The report mentioned that the world got its first billionaire John D Rockefeller in 1916, when he achieved the status largely through his ownership of Standard Oil. ALSO READ: Davos 2024: Oxfam asks governments to control corporate power, break up monopolies as WEF heads for annual summit Following this, the concern over systemic exploitation lurking behind the widening wealth gap due to the rise of ultra-rich people began.

Yesterday was a good day for bulls and I wish it was banked today rather than yesterday so that weekly candlesticks had a good finish.

fiscal deficit to 5.3 per cent of India's gross domestic product in the upcoming budget for FY25 despite poll pressure, a foreign brokerage said on Friday. The government will meet the FY24 commitment to reduce the important number to 5.9 per cent, BofA Securities said in a note. «We see Centre's fiscal deficit to consolidate further to 5.3 per cent of GDP, despite poll pressure,» its analysts wrote in a note. The government will opt for continuing with its strategy of consolidating fiscal deficit through capital expenditure driven growth instead of expenditure compression, it said. The brokerage said digitization-led formalization has aided the fiscal math through tax buoyancy on one side and reducing wasteful expenditure (subsidy leakage) on the other.

Tata Power Company Ltd. gained 1.04 per cent to Rs 349.1 in Friday's session as of 01:03PM (IST) even as the equity benchmark Sensex traded 519.63 points higher at 71706.49. Earlier in the day, the stock witnessed a gap up start to the session.

Adani Power Ltd. fell 0.79 per cent to Rs 520.5 in Friday's session as of 01:13PM (IST) even as the equity benchmark Sensex traded 538.25 points higher at 71725.11. Earlier in the day, the stock witnessed a gap down start to the session.

₹140 apiece. Addictive Learning Technology Limited IPO lot size consists of 1,000 shares.

Trent Ltd. traded at Rs 3170.35 on BSE at 12:07PM (IST) on Friday, up 0.67 per cent from previous close. The stock quoted a 52-week low price of Rs 1155.1 and a high of Rs 3248.35.

India have clear career aspirations, with a focus on professions such as police, teaching, medicine, Army, and engineering. However, there are notable gender differences in these choices.

Voltas Ltd. traded at Rs 1045.55 on BSE at 11:52AM (IST) on Friday, up 0.87 per cent from previous close. The scrip quoted a 52-week low price of Rs 737.6 and a high of Rs 1067.95.