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The DigiProtect Term Plan is a collaborative initiative designed to expand digital insurance access, especially among salaried individuals in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. The plan combines PNB MetLife’s insurance expertise with the digital distribution strength of Policybazaar. It offers features such as flexible payout options, a premium break facility, special exit value, and fast-track claim settlement. Additional benefits like up to 21% first-year premium discount and an express claim payout of ₹3 lakh within one working day highlight the customer-centric approach of the partnership, making Policybazaar a key enabler in the product’s launch.

The Hurun Global 1000 Report 2025 ranks the world’s 1,000 most valuable companies and reflects major shifts in global corporate leadership. In this edition, Nvidia secured the top position, surpassing long-time leaders such as Microsoft and Apple. Nvidia’s rise has been driven by its dominance in advanced semiconductor technology, particularly in graphics processing units and artificial intelligence applications. The growing global demand for AI-driven solutions, data centers, and high-performance computing significantly boosted the company’s valuation. This achievement highlights the increasing importance of technology and innovation in shaping the global economic landscape.

Google launched its first-ever global credit card in India, marking a significant milestone in the country’s digital payments landscape. Issued in partnership with Axis Bank and operating on the RuPay network, the card is integrated with Google Pay and can be directly linked to UPI for merchant payments. This enables users to make seamless credit-based UPI transactions, a feature not supported by Visa or Mastercard cards. The card also introduces an instant rewards system, allowing users to redeem benefits immediately after each transaction, highlighting India’s growing leadership in fintech innovation and digital payment solutions.

The Department of Posts partnered with BSE, Asia’s oldest stock exchange, to distribute mutual funds through India Post’s extensive network. This initiative leverages BSE StAR MF, India’s largest mutual fund platform, to enable last-mile financial inclusion, especially in rural and semi-urban areas. Postal employees will be trained and certified as mutual fund distributors, assisting citizens with transactions and investor guidance. The MoU, valid from 12 December 2025 to 11 December 2028, aims to improve financial literacy, provide access to formal investment products, and reduce reliance on informal or unregulated channels.

Amazon has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya to strengthen collaboration in learning, research, and innovation within the logistics and warehousing sectors. The partnership focuses on developing industry-oriented academic programs, updating curriculum content, and undertaking joint research initiatives. A key feature of the collaboration is the establishment of an Amazon Chair Professorship at the university, dedicated to data-driven warehousing research. By combining GSV’s academic expertise with Amazon’s industry experience, the initiative aims to enhance practical skills, encourage innovation, and support India’s efforts to improve logistics efficiency and infrastructure development.