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#BSPoll | Will increasing the supply of biodiesel-blended fuel help curb losses?
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As India’s investment landscape evolves, Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) and Portfolio Management Services (PMS) are reshaping conversations around access, sophistication, and investor opportunity. At the BFSI Insight Summit 2026, leading industry experts will discuss the evolving investment landscape and explore whether these avenues are making sophisticated investment strategies more accessible. Meet the panellists: • Trideep Bhattacharya, President & CIO – Equities, @EdelweissMF • Gaurav Mehta, Head - SIF (Equity), @SBIMF • Sunil Singhania, Founder, @AbakkusInvest • Vikas Khemani, Founder, @carnelian_asset Moderator: Khushboo Tiwari 📅 26-28 October 2026 📍 Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai Join the conversation shaping the future of investing. Tap here to reserve your seat: bit.ly/4h4PxzT #BFSIInsightSummit #BusinessStandard #InvestmentManagement #SIF #PMS #WealthManagement #bsbfsi #BFSISummit
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Rail passengers could face a fine of up to ₹1,000 or imprisonment for up to six months for playing music or videos on speakers and making loud phone calls inside trains and railway premises, following a directive issued by Southern Railway. business-standard.com/s/2gA5…
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#India’s pharma haircare market grew 24.3% to ₹1,287 crore in the year ended September 2026, more than twice the growth of the overall dermatology market. September sales surged 37.1% yoy, driven largely by higher volumes, as younger patients increasingly seek medical treatment for hair loss. @sohinidastweets business-standard.com/s/2gA1…
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The govt has asked Meta, owner of Instagram and Facebook, to ensure that its recommendation systems do not result in "disproportionate exposure of users to a single or limited set of narratives", and to step up checks on content that could cause public disorder or incite violence or other unlawful activity. business-standard.com/s/2gA5…
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Unlimited #healthinsurance: Check claim limits before buying a policy Unlimited health plans allow claims without exhausting the sum insured, but policy conditions still apply. Check exclusions, waiting periods, co-payments, deductibles and claim restrictions, and compare premiums with alternatives such as a base policy combined with a super top-up. @Sanjay_KrSingh @jerome_karthik business-standard.com/s/2gA3…
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