HDFC Life reappoints Vibha Padalkar as MD & CEO for 5-year term

HDFC Life reappoints Vibha Padalkar as MD & CEO for 5-year term

The decision, cleared by the Board on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, ensures leadership continuity at one of India's largest private life insurers. Padalkar, who has led the company since 2018, has been instrumental in key milestones including its stock market listing Apr 21, 2026
SEBI slashes minimum investment in social impact funds to Rs 1,000

SEBI slashes minimum investment in social impact funds to Rs 1,000

SEBI also aligned rules for zero-coupon zero-principal instruments, eased norms for NPOs, extended their SSE registration validity to three years, and allowed certain AIFs to opt for "inoperative" status. Additionally, the minimum subscription requirement for such instruments was reduced to 50% to improve fundraising flexibility. Apr 20, 2026
Crude oil prices jump over 3 pc, nears 52-week high

Global crude oil prices slip up to 2 pc as West Asia tensions ease

International crude oil benchmarks declined up to 2 per cent on April 17, amid hopes of an end to the West Asia conflict following US President Donald Trump's announcement of a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. Brent crude fell over 1 per cent to 97.99 dollars per barrel. Apr 17, 2026