Gadkari urges FM to withdraw 18% GST on life, medical insurance premiums
Gadkari argues that levying GST on life insurance premiums is akin to levying tax on life's uncertainties and that this tax hinders the insurance sector's growth.
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Vicky Ramancha looking ahead to a successful 2024 for RNR Healthcare
Vicky Ramancha states that healthcare as a business is in a significant growth stage and RNR Healthcare is looking to double its revenues and profitability in the next 2 years
The Infra Multiplier
The steep budget allocation for FY24 capex is intended to keep the GDP growth ticking. But has capex succeeded in creating the multiplier effect in the economy?
Harmonised blueprint for global health system needed: India to G20
According to Dr Pawar, India's G20 Presidency will aim to build on the efforts and proposals laid down by the previous health working groups and G20 leaders.
India’s maternal mortality ratio declines to 97 per lakh in 2018-2020
The world health organisation (WHO) has defined the maternal mortality ratio as the number of maternal deaths during a given time period per 100,000 live births.
UK's NIHR to fund research in improving dietary diversity in India
The Centre will work to tackle the dual challenges of a rapidly growing burden of non-communicable diseases and the threat of global environmental change in Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
World Heart Day: How to track your heart health on Apple Watch
From ECG measure to VO2 Max, Apple Watch gives the most comprehensive and usable data for those looking to improve heart health and even prevent fatal events in time.
Consumers see health, fitness as 'essential' spend category: Accenture
80% of survey respondents said they intend to maintain or increase their spend on areas related to health and fitness in the next year.
Bidi makers on Facebook: health org cries 'violation'
A report details 344 instances of bidi marketing on social media between December 2020 and August 2021, almost exclusively through Facebook (98%).
Pandemic demand props up Hero’s Firefox sales
As people have become more conscious of their health, bicycle sales in India are estimated to reach 1.45 crore in fiscal 2022. And market leader Hero Cycles is pedalling on top gear.
