‘Excess’: More to pay, not more to receive
Some policies have a compulsory excess. You can also opt for a voluntary excess which will be over and above any compulsory excess
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When our meandering money leaves a mark
If every penny we spend leaves a digital footprint, what happens when strangers follow that indelible trail? For, a trail of transactions can reveal who a person actually is
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Volvo Car India introduces electric luxury SUV EX90 at ₹1.26 crore
The company has opened bookings for this vehicle and deliveries slated to start from January 2027
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Indian debt funds set to extend $4.5 billion bond selloff after RBI policy shift
Asset managers sold a net ₹51 billion ($527.08 million) of government bonds in the three sessions after the rate increase, adding to sales of ₹378 billion in July-September
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Nollywood: Meet 7 producers making box office history in 2026
Nigeria's cinema industry is on course for another record-breaking year, with box office revenue projected to exceed N20 billion by the end of 2026, up from the N15.6 billion generated in 2025, according to industry forecasts.
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Investing in sector and thematic funds
Sectoral and thematic funds are structured as active funds or passive funds (either index funds or ETFs)
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Sathya Agencies completes acquisition of Bengaluru-based Unilet Appliances
Sathya Agencies buys Unilet Appliances to add 54 Karnataka stores, expanding its South Indian footprint ahead of its IPO.
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Nigeria’s Growing Care Burden Raises Questions About Who Pays for Care
Nigeria’s healthcare conversation may need to extend beyond hospitals and clinics as the growing burden of long-term care increasingly shifts to households.This is the focus of the 2026 Care Conference, convened by The Purple Global Mission, which will examine how home care can become a structured…
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₹7.5 lakh crore private investment likely in nuke sector; 30 GW contribution by 2047: AEC chief Mohanty
The country currently has about 9 GW of installed nuclear power capacity and plans to expand it substantially by 2047, Atomic Energy Commission Chairman Ajit Kumar Mohanty said.
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India-U.S. trade pact to be finalised keeping changed circumstances in mind: Piyush Goyal
Piyush Goyal also said trade pact negotiations are on with number of regions including Israel, Chile, GCC, and Russia-led group Eurasian Economic Union
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Renault Duster Strong Hybrid takes on Toyota, Maruti Suzuki with ₹16.99 lakh price, 29 km/l mileage
Renault is counting on hybrid efficiency, higher power and a broader product strategy to strengthen its position in India’s competitive SUV market
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Egypt ranks 3rd in Africa for tourism in 2026 Travel & Tourism Development Index
Egypt has secured the third position in Africa—and 63rd globally—in the 2026 Travel & Tourism Development Index, published by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with the Zurich Insurance Group, as reported by the African economic news agency “Ecofin.” Mauritius ranked first in Africa (59th…
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Wider powertrain options key for Renault's future roadmap in India, CEO Deblaise says
Renault India CEO Stéphane Deblaise is betting on strong hybrids, CNG variants, faster product development and greater localisation to lift the automaker’s market share from below 1%
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Renaissance Capital raises Dangote Refinery valuation to N700.41 per share
Renaissance Capital Africa (RCA) has raised its valuation of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE to N700.41 per share, representing a 33.4% premium to the N525 IPO offer price.
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Finance Minister: IMF raises its forecast for Egypt’s economic growth to 4.7% in 2027
Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk said that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its forecast for Egypt’s economic growth to 4.7 percent in 2027, up from its previous estimate of 4.4 percent.
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NCW urges expanded economic empowerment, social protection
The National Council for Women underlined the need to expand rural development and shift from direct aid to economic empowerment during a Cabinet preparatory session on Friday, October 16, 2026. Speaking ahead of “Egypt Forum 2026” on Oct.
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From Uber to Moove: Why Nigeria’s ride hailing business is becoming harder to sustain
Rising vehicle operating costs, financing obligations and pressure on passenger affordability are making it increasingly difficult for Nigeria’s ride-hailing operators to keep fares affordable while ensuring drivers earn enough to sustain their work.
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India initiates anti-dumping probe on Pen-G, salts from China
The DGTR, which agreed to the company’s suggestion for 2025-26 as the period of investigation, said there is sufficient prima facie evidence that the PUC is being dumped into the domestic market by exporters from China.
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DPA positions Kandla as green fuels, shipping hub
DPA said it was actively advancing India’s commitment towards achieving Net Zero by 2070
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Gurugram tops residential launches at ₹1.38 lakh cr in 2025; NCR sees 450% post-Covid appreciation
Only four cities—Gurugram, Bengaluru, Mumbai and Hyderabad—crossed the ₹1 lakh crore mark in residential launch and sales value
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Ownership issues cloud TVS’ Venu Srinivasan, family
Sudarshan Venu, the 37-year-old CMD of TVS Motor Company, named as Significant Beneficial Owner (SBO) sets cats among pigeons
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600 Food Boxes, Hundreds of Smiles: Olam Agri Brings World Food Day Cheer to Families Across Nigeria
Olam Agri a leading agribusiness across food, feed and fibre value chains, has partnered with the Lagos Food Bank Initiative (LFBI) to distribute 600 food boxes of spaghetti, macaroni, semolina, and vegetable oil to vulnerable households across Lagos, Kano, Nasarawa and Kwara to commemorate World…
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U.S.-Ukraine-European negotiators meet in Miami as Trump announces diesel deal with Russia
The goal is to reach agreement on such a proposal in the coming weeks so it can be presented to Russia in order to seek a breakthrough before the winter
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Coal supplies to power plants rise 36% from September lows; rail loading hits 465 rakes a day
The Coal Ministry stated that rail loading has also improved, stock depletion and power demand are also expected to moderate mid-October citing historical trends.
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