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India’s start-up ecosystem is moving into a phase of disciplined growth and stronger market maturity as companies focus on artificial intelligence, IPO readiness and long-term talent strategies amid a challenging global economic environment, according to insights shared at the Aon Start-Up Conclave 2026. The conclave, featuring Roopank Chaudhary, Jang Bahadur Singh, Pratik Kar and Aashima Sharma, highlighted that despite subdued global technology funding and slower economic growth, Indian start-ups continue to attract investor interest and maintain an active IPO pipeline. The report said sectors such as generative AI, fintech, health technology, cleantech and green energy are drawing higher investment as…

Doctors at Gurugram-based Medanta have stressed the importance of liver health awareness and healthy lifestyle practices amid a growing rise in liver-related diseases across the country. The specialists said early diagnosis and preventive care are crucial as many liver conditions progress silently and show symptoms only after significant damage has occurred. Dr. Swapnil Dhampalwar, Senior Consultant, Hepatology at Medanta Gurugram, said people often ignore symptoms such as persistent fatigue, abdominal discomfort, unexplained weight changes and loss of appetite. “Timely diagnosis through regular health check-ups and blood tests can help detect liver disease early and prevent long-term complications,” he said. The…

Tata AIA Life Insurance has announced the launch of its new “Tata AIA Dividend Leaders Index Pension Fund”, aimed at helping consumers build long-term retirement wealth through investments in India’s leading dividend-paying companies. The newly launched fund will invest in 50 consistent dividend-paying firms and track the BSE 500 Dividend Leaders 50 Index through a passive investment strategy in line with IRDAI regulations. According to the company, the fund is designed to combine market-linked growth opportunities with life insurance protection while focusing on financially strong and established businesses. Tata AIA said dividends generated by companies in the portfolio will be…

State-owned construction major NBCC (India) Limited has delivered a stellar financial performance for the final quarter of the fiscal year 2025-26, posting a remarkable 37 percent surge in consolidated net profit. According to the company's latest regulatory filing, net profit for the quarter ended March 31 rose to ₹241.38 crore, up from ₹175.91 crore in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year. This robust bottom-line growth comes despite a marginal contraction in top-line revenue. NBCC’s total income for the fourth quarter dipped slightly to ₹4,618.59 crore, compared to ₹4,700.86 crore reported in the year-ago period. The company’s ability to…