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With 100% FDI boost, MNCs to drive Capital and innovation in insurance
						Mumbai: The insurance industry is poised for significant growth and innovation following the government’s decision to allow 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) in the sector. This policy shift is expected to bring in fresh capital, with many multi-national giants likely to make large investments, now that they no longer face challenges of control or securing contributions from Indian partners.According to the IRDAI annual report, India currently has 26 life insurers, 25 general insurers, and 7 standalone health insurers, with Rs 35,000 crore paid-up capital in life insurance and Rs 40,375 crore in the non-life segment. The government's move to increase the FDI limits is further clarified in the budget, which states that the proceeds of ULIPs, which do not benefit from tax exemptions, will be taxed at a capital gains rate of 12% instead of...					
				
														
													A wellness boost from Kamila’s Kitchen principal Kamila McDonald
						Top Stories Tamfitronics On a recent visit to Organica Whole Foods Store, Loop News checked in just in time for a live smoothie demo led by Kamila’s Kitchen principal Kamila McDonald.After the demo, customers sampled the nutrient- and ‘good fat’-packed smoothies made by Kamila on location during the launch of Organica's Waterloo Road outlet.Kamila is Organica’s first official brand ambassador, so, it was only right that she would select items from the store – including her Well Good yoghurt, spinach, maca and cacao powder, hemp hearts, and coconut milk – to make the smoothies.After all, it was an opportunity for customers to engage with health and wellness experts before shopping from an array of whole food items.Between the Superpower Spirulina Smoothie and the Almond Mocha Breakfast Smoothie, shoppers would agree that consuming gut health smoothies is not...					
				
														
													11 top HRIS certifications to boost your career
						Technology tamfitronics Technology tamfitronics Certification is a great way to benchmark skills and prove value for organizations. Here are some of the best-known HRIS certifications available.As HR technology evolves, professionals in the sector need to understand not only how the solutions function, but how to extract the most benefit from emerging system capabilities.The best way to accomplish this is through human resources information management (HRIM) and human resources information systems (HRIS) certification. While many HR pros pursue continuing education at community colleges, online schools, and for-profit universities, these options can be expensive and inconvenient. Progressive employers may sponsor participation in workshops, training seminars, and programs offered through local professional organizations, but these options don’t offer all the benefits that certification does.HRIS certifications expand an HR pro’s understanding of HR tech, functions, trends and best practices, while providing...					
				
														
													India and U.S. vow to boost defense and trade ties in first high-level U.S. visit since Modi’s win
						Technology tamfitronics NEW DELHI — India and the United States on Monday pledged to strengthen defense and technology cooperation and remove long-standing barriers to bilateral strategic trade, following a meeting between the national security advisers of both countries.National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan is on a two-day visit to the Indian capital, New Delhi, the first from a high-ranking U.S. official since Prime Minister Narendra Modi secured a third straight termin India’s general election earlier this month. Sullivan met with his counterpart, Ajit Doval, to discuss progress on the Initiative on Critical Emerging Technologies, which the two countries launched in 2022.The initiative sets a path for collaboration on semiconductor production and developing artificial intelligence and was critical in sealing a deal that will allow U.S.-based General Electric to partner with India’s Hindustan Aeronautics to produce jet engines in India.On...