NCDEX launches India’s first exchange-traded rainfall futures contract

National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) has introduced India’s first exchange-traded rainfall futures contract, marking an important development in weather-linked risk management and agricultural financial innovation. The initiative is expected to help market participants manage financial exposure arising from rainfall Read More …

ATOAI seminar highlights growing focus on risk management in tourism

Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) organised a Risk Management Seminar 2026 focused on strengthening safety practices, operational resilience, and risk awareness within India’s adventure tourism and travel ecosystem. The initiative reflects growing industry recognition of the importance of Read More …

GAIL highlights safety and digital risk management at HSE workshop

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GAIL (India) Limited organised its 22nd Annual Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Workshop in New Delhi, with discussions focusing on safety culture, digital risk management, operational resilience, and emerging industrial risk challenges. The event reflected growing emphasis on integrating technology-driven Read More …

Government urges tighter spending controls for banks and insurers

Indian authorities have directed banks and insurance companies to strengthen spending controls and enhance financial discipline amid increasing focus on operational efficiency, governance, and prudent resource management. The move reflects broader efforts to reinforce accountability and financial stability across the Read More …

Disaster risk reduction gains importance in flood-prone regions

Efforts to strengthen disaster risk reduction and coordination mechanisms are gaining increasing importance in flood-prone districts across India as climate-related disasters and extreme weather events continue intensifying. Experts believe stronger preparedness, coordination, and resilience planning are essential for reducing human, Read More …

Operational Resilience in a Hyperconnected World

The modern global economy has become deeply interconnected. Organisations today operate through complex digital ecosystems involving cloud infrastructure, outsourced service providers, fintech platforms, logistics networks, artificial intelligence systems, and globally distributed supply chains. While this interconnected environment has significantly improved Read More …

SEDemac Mechatronics highlights key business risk concerns

SEDemac Mechatronics has released its Risk Assessment Survey 2026, outlining investor perspectives and concerns related to key business risks affecting the company and broader industry environment. The survey highlights increasing focus among investors on governance, operational resilience, supply chain stability, Read More …

Rising cost pressures reshape SME risk management strategies

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly re-evaluating their risk management strategies as rising operational costs, economic uncertainty, and market volatility continue to impact business sustainability. Industry experts note that inflationary pressures, supply chain disruptions, labour costs, and financing challenges Read More …

Infrastructure failure emerging as major business risk

Infrastructure failure is increasingly being recognised as a core business risk as organisations become more dependent on interconnected physical and digital systems for daily operations. Industry experts warn that disruptions involving power supply, transportation networks, telecommunications, water systems, and digital Read More …

India strengthens focus on sovereign AI security systems

India is increasing its focus on developing sovereign artificial intelligence-based security systems amid rising cyber threats and growing concerns around digital infrastructure protection. The move reflects the country’s broader efforts to strengthen cybersecurity resilience, reduce external technology dependence, and enhance Read More …