Rising cost of having baby pushes insurance demand

BPCL sees lower Russian crude discounts amid range-bound oil prices

Foreign exchange reserves rise for first time in month

Bajaj Consumer Care Q4 net profit slips 12% to Rs 35.58 crore

Japanese automaker Nissan reports 92% jump in profit as sales surge

Tata Power net profit up 11% to Rs 1,046 crore in Q4

AstraZeneca lifts FTSE 100 to record high; BOE rate decision on tap

London's FTSE on Wednesday 100 stock index soared to unprecedented levels, buoyed by AstraZeneca's strong performance. The pharmaceutical company's global decision to halt its COVID-19 vaccine distribution drove market optimism. Meanwhile, investors eagerly anticipated the Bank of England's announcement on interest rates. By 07:07 GMT, the blue-chip FTSE 100 edged up 0.4% at 8,345.31 to climb another all-time peak.

Stock market today: BSE Sensex tanks over 400 points; Nifty50 below 22,350

Stock market today: The Indian market has been underperforming recently, despite positive global cues. While the Dow has been on an upward trend for four consecutive trading sessions, the Nifty has become highly volatile and apprehensive.

‘Indian carriers to have 50% market share in int’l passenger carriage by FY 2028:’ CRISIL

Indian carriers, led by Tata Group’s Air India, IndiGo, and Akasa, are poised to capture 50% of the international passenger market share by FY 2028. The surge in international leisure travel and rising disposable incomes are driving this growth.

Worsening weather is igniting a $25 billion market

Demand for weather derivatives, driven by climate volatility and fragility in various sectors, is on the rise. Marty Malinow's firm experiences increased interest, with CME Group reporting a significant uptick in trading volumes and outstanding contracts.