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Employee medical plan costs in India are projected to rise by 11.5% in 2026, remaining above the global average of 9.8%, according to the latest Global Medical Trend Rates Report released by Aon. While costs continue to climb, the report notes a moderation in growth, supported by stabilising healthcare utilisation across markets. The report highlights that cancer and cardiovascular-related conditions remain among the most significant drivers of medical costs globally and in India. In the Asia-Pacific region, including India, improved access to advanced diagnostics and therapies is enhancing patient outcomes but also increasing utilisation, placing added pressure on healthcare systems…

Amazon India has announced a research collaboration with Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee to develop innovative packaging solutions made from agricultural waste, aimed at reducing dependence on virgin wood pulp and curbing stubble burning. Under the project, crop residues such as wheat straw and bagasse will be converted into high-quality pulp to produce strong, lightweight paper mailers comparable to conventional paper packaging. The initiative seeks to divert agricultural waste from burning, reduce imports of virgin wood pulp, and create additional income opportunities for farmers by building a market for crop residues. The collaboration with IIT Roorkee’s Department of Paper and…

Indian exporters are set to benefit from greater predictability and financial stability following the revised 18% US tariff under the India–US trade deal, according to a senior executive of Aon. Reacting to the development, Manoj Kumar A S, Head of Sales & Growth at Aon, said the revised tariff structure marks the beginning of a more stable phase for India’s export sector. He noted that improved cost visibility would allow exporters to plan pricing strategies and long-term contracts with greater confidence. Stronger margins, he added, are also expected to support timely payments and improve overall trade credit health. Kumar said…

Amazon MX Player, India’s leading free, premium, ad-supported video streaming service, has unveiled the trailer of its upcoming original series Amar Vishwas, a gripping courtroom drama that dives deep into the intersection of power, crime, and justice. Headlined by Rajeev Khandelwal in the titular role, alongside Ravi Behl, Aamir Ali, and Barkha Bisht, the series sets the stage for a high-stakes courtroom battle where truth is where truth is elusive and justice comes at a steep price. The trailer opens with the brutal murder of an influential film producer, Jessu Momin, a case the media is quick to label as…