About 20.74 lakh new workers enrolled under ESI Scheme in August this year

Delhi is expected to witness another significant rise in electricity demand this summer. According to the State Load Despatch Centre (SLDC), last year, Delhi's peak power demand had clocked 8442 MW. This year, it is likely to cross 9000 MW. The expected peak of over 9000 MW represents an increase of over 300 per cent compared to the 2879 MW recorded in 2002. Current trends suggest that Delhi's peak power demand is likely to cross the 10,000 MW mark by 2028-2029.

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], March 12: Car insurance renewal is often seen as a routine administrative task, but it is much more than that. It presents an excellent opportunity to review your existing policy, assess whether your coverage still matches your needs, and take steps to optimise your premium. By understanding the key factors that influence car insurance costs, such as vehicle value, driving history, add-ons, and usage patterns, you can make informed adjustments that reduce expenses without compromising protection. Thoughtful planning and small, strategic choices at renewal can help you save money, maintain comprehensive coverage, and enjoy greater peace of mind on the road.

Insurers and reinsurers that provide coverage of complex risks such as marine, aviation and political violence are likely to face outsized claims as a result of the ongoing Iran conflict, said Moody's Ratings.

Due to the current West Asia geopolitical situation and blockade on LPG imports, available supplies are being carefully rationed to ensure wider coverage, with domestic households being the top priority. The three major state-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) have initiated a judicial distribution strategy to manage the available Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) stocks.

New Delhi [India], March 11: Rodic Consultants, a leading engineering and digital infrastructure consulting company, has received the prestigious Great Place to Work® Certification 2026 by the Great Place to Work® Institute. The certification, based entirely on employee sentiment, experience, and feedback, reflects that 87% of Rodic employees confirmed it is a great place to work, significantly above the average for Indian workplaces.

Private life insurers reported robust 20.2 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth in individual Annualized Premium Equivalent (APE) as the industry continues to see significant expansion. According to a Nuvama report, for FY26TD, the market share for private insurers in the individual APE segment surged 164bp YoY to 72.4 per cent.

Indian Potash Limited (IPL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Odisha for modernization and expansion of Badamba Sugar Mill with an estimated investment of Rs 360 crore, the state-owned company said in a statement.

Singapore, March 11: Globe Teleservices Pte. Ltd. (GTS), a global telecom solutions provider, announced its partnership with Myanma Posts and Telecommunications (MPT Myanmar), Myanmar's state-owned telecommunications operator, to strengthen secure messaging services for subscribers both locally and globally.

New Delhi [India], March 10: Axis Max Life Insurance Limited, formerly known as Max Life Insurance Company Limited ("Axis Max Life"/ "Company") has entered into a strategic Corporate Agent partnership with Saarathi Finance and Credit Private Limited ("Saarathi Finance"), a next-generation greenfield non-banking financial company (NBFC) focused on bridging the credit gap for India's Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], March 10: Calibo, a B2B technology company helping enterprises accelerate data and AI innovation, has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the Government of Andhra Pradesh to advance rapid use case development with AI-ready talent and responsible AI innovation. The partnership includes deploying Calibo AI Academy, in collaboration with the Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC), across 50+ higher education institutions, and implementing the Calibo AI Innovation Sandbox with the Real Time Governance Society (RTGS) to enable designing, building and secure experimentation of public-sector AI use cases outside production environments.