Oil prices rallied sharply after US and Israeli strikes on Iran heightened Middle East tensions. Brent and WTI hit multi-month highs, with further gains likely amid supply risks through the Strait of Hormuz, potentially pressuring equities and oil-sensitive sectors.
IRDAI clears investments in private companies, eases infrastructure funding norms
IRDAI has expanded insurers’ investment options by permitting investments in private limited companies, infrastructure SPV debt and repo, reverse repo and government securities lending transactions.