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Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC) has secured regulatory approval to establish a branch in India’s International Financial Services Centre at GIFT City, marking a key milestone in its international expansion strategy. The licence to undertake reinsurance business became effective from April 1, 2026. The development builds on ADNIC’s existing cross-border reinsurance operations in India and follows its recent entry into the Saudi Arabia market. The company said the India branch will support long-term growth by diversifying revenue streams and strengthening service capabilities across high-growth markets. It is also expected to deepen UAE–India economic ties in line with both countries’…

Turkish Airlines has announced a strong line-up for the 2026 Turkish Airlines Open, with Major champion Francesco Molinari and Rolex Series winner Paul Waring confirmed to headline the event. The tournament will be held at the National Golf Club in Antalya from April 30 to May 3, marking the fifth and final stop of the DP World Tour’s Asian Swing. Title-sponsored by Turkish Airlines since 2013, the tournament has consistently attracted global golfing icons, including Tiger Woods, Sergio Garcia, Tyrrell Hatton, Justin Rose and Rory McIlroy. Molinari, a six-time DP World Tour winner, made history in 2018 by becoming the…

Godrej Enterprises Group’s Tooling business is showcasing its advanced engineering capabilities at TAGMA 2026 while targeting a 10–15% year-on-year growth over the next two to three years, driven by strong demand from automotive and electric vehicle (EV) sectors. The company reported steady progress over the past three years, with orders rising nearly 25% in the current year. EV-related projects now contribute close to 20% of the total order book, reflecting increasing demand for high-precision tooling solutions to support new-age vehicle platforms and lightweight materials. At the event, the company is displaying its capabilities at Hall 2, H02, including IoT-enabled tools…

Hyundai Motor Company and TVS Motor Company have signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) to develop and commercialise electric three-wheelers (E3Ws) tailored for India’s last-mile mobility needs. The move follows the successful showcase of the concept at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. Under the pact, Hyundai will lead design and co-development, leveraging its R&D capabilities, advanced mobility technologies and human-centric design approach. TVS Motor will contribute its electric three-wheeler platform, engineering expertise and deep understanding of Indian customers, while also leading local sales and manufacturing for domestic demand and exports. Senior Vice President Joongsun Ko said the collaboration aims…

A growing gap between financial awareness and actual planning is leaving many Indian households vulnerable in their retirement years, according to insights drawn from the India Retirement Index Study (IRIS) 5.0. Despite widespread familiarity with financial products and investment tools, experts warn that most Indians continue to treat retirement planning as a non-urgent priority, creating what is described as an “Awareness–Action Divide.” The report highlights behavioural patterns such as optimism bias and dependency bias, where individuals rely on future windfalls or family support, even as traditional joint family structures decline. Inaction bias further delays decision-making, with many waiting for the…