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Women in India are increasingly taking charge of their financial decisions, with 56% now making investment choices independently, up from 44% in 2022, according to the DSP Winvestor Pulse 2025–26 study released by DSP Mutual Fund in partnership with YouGov. The nationwide survey covered 5,050 urban investors across 13 cities and highlights a growing shift in India’s investment landscape. The report found that while men still lead with 68% making independent investment decisions, the rise among women marks the most significant change recorded in the study. Women are also more likely than men to consult their spouses when making investment…

Marking Aplastic Anemia Awareness Week (March 1–7) under the theme “Voices of Strength and Hope,” Bharat Serum and Vaccines Limited (BSV), a Mankind Group company, has called for collaborative action among healthcare stakeholders to bridge critical gaps from diagnosis to management of aplastic anemia in India. According to estimates, India reports nearly 20,000 cases of aplastic anemia annually, with incidence in Asia two to three times higher than in Western countries. Aplastic anemia is a rare and serious condition in which bone marrow fails to produce adequate red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets, resulting in pancytopenia. Studies from…

The Directorate General of Training (DGT) under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has signed a Flexible Memorandum of Understanding (Flexi-MoU) with Bajaj Auto Ltd. to provide industry-integrated training in advanced automotive manufacturing for Indian youth. Under the agreement signed on March 6, Bajaj Auto will function as an Industry Training Partner (ITP) and deliver National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)-aligned training programmes at its manufacturing facilities in Maharashtra and Uttarakhand. The company has proposed an intake of 1,000 trainees in the first year, with training programmes of up to 24 months combining classroom learning and intensive shopfloor exposure…

The marine insurance market has begun responding quickly to the heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, with war risk underwriters taking precautionary steps to manage the evolving risk environment, according to Stephen Rudman, Head of Marine, Asia at Aon. In a reaction note on the current market situation, Rudman said underwriters have started issuing formal notices of cancellation under standard seven-day war clauses for certain annual hull war policies. In addition, some previously quoted Additional Premiums (APs) for vessels transiting through listed high-risk areas are being withdrawn or revised. Where cover is being reinstated, it is often offered at…

Women professionals in India are showing stronger confidence in using artificial intelligence (AI) tools at work than their male counterparts, according to new research released by LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network. The study found that 9 out of 10 working women in India (90%) feel confident using AI tools at work, compared to 86% of men. Women are also taking more initiative to strengthen their AI capabilities, with 35% actively learning AI skills to improve job prospects, compared to 29% of men. The momentum is also visible among entrepreneurs. Women founders in India appear significantly more optimistic about business…

Shyam Steel’s Macaw Paints organised vibrant Holi celebrations across several cities in Eastern India under the theme “Holi Ke Rang, Magic Ke Sang,” creating festive experiences that blended traditional Holi celebrations with interactive activities. The multi-city initiative covered Kolkata, Patna, Lucknow, Varanasi and Bhubaneswar, drawing enthusiastic participation from residents and visitors. In Kolkata, the main celebration was held at PC Chandra Garden, where a high-energy rain dance arena featuring a giant Macaw Paints bucket installation emerged as a major attraction. Local celebrities and influencers joined participants in what organisers described as a spirited “Macaw wali Holi.” Similar large-scale events were…

In a major effort to promote Odisha’s rich cultural heritage beyond the state, the Odia Language, Literature and Culture Department will organise ‘Odisha Utsav’ in Kolkata for the first time on March 8. The cultural festival will be held at the auditorium of the National Library in Kolkata and is expected to bring together members of the Odia diaspora and cultural enthusiasts from across the city. The festival will be inaugurated by Odisha Culture Minister Shri Suryabanshi Suraj. During the event, Odia writers based in West Bengal as well as several organisations representing the Odia diaspora will be felicitated for…

Turkish Airlines reported a $2.2 billion Profit from Main Operations in 2025, demonstrating the strength of its diversified business model and sustainable growth strategy despite geopolitical tensions, trade wars, and supply constraints in the aviation industry. The airline’s total revenues for 2025 rose 6.3% year-on-year to $24.1 billion, supported by strong passenger demand, particularly in international and premium segments. In the fourth quarter alone, revenues grew 12% to $6.3 billion, while Profit from Main Operations increased 23% to $534 million. Passenger growth remained strong with the carrier transporting 92.6 million passengers, while cargo operations handled 2.2 million tons, generating $3.4…

Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today released findings from its study, Gender and Leadership at India Inc, revealing that the leadership gap in corporate India is driven less by women’s ambition and more by how leadership opportunities are structured and allocated. Based on a survey of 1,500 leaders, including over 400 women across over 30 cities in India, the study provides a comprehensive view at how women and men progress through the leadership pipeline and identifies the structural barriers that limit women’s advancement to senior roles. The research shows that women and men demonstrate comparable…