Irdai proposes big changes to insurance commissions; companies, agents may feel the pinchIrdai has proposed an overhaul of the commission payment structure for insurance distributors across various products. This new framework a...
24 Sep, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
Explained: Why PB Fintech, Turtlemint, SBI Life, HDFC Life and other insurance stocks tanked up to 26% on ThursdayIRDAI has proposed insurance distribution reforms, including a ban on dark patterns, lower Expense of Management limits and greater commiss...
24 Sep, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
Irdai proposes ban on insurance website ‘dark patterns’, seeks lower distribution costsIrdai proposes prohibiting dark patterns on insurance websites that require personal details to access information. The reforms aim to impr...
24 Sep, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
Dark patterns under scrutiny: Why digital trust must be designed into consumer journeysIndia’s regulatory direction is becoming clearer: consumer choice should be genuine, consent should be affirmative, and important informati...
12 Sep, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
SpiceJet finalises lease agreements for 20 aircraft ahead of winter schedule, targets 200 daily flightsSpiceJet is adding twenty aircraft to its fleet by mid-November. These planes will enhance capacity for the upcoming winter schedule and ho...
03 Sep, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
UPenn researchers copied elephant skin in porous cement tiles; a mockup home stayed near 32°C versus 42°C and 52°C with commercial stucco surfacesResearchers developed innovative cement tiles inspired by elephant skin for passive cooling. These tiles feature engineered cracks that abs...
28 Aug, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
Crashes with kangaroos and other wildlife are rising across Australia, and a 21% spike in claims reveals exactly when and where you're most at riskAnimal collisions on Australian regional roads are a growing crisis, with claims rising 21% in 2025. Kangaroos and wallabies are the primar...
13 Jun, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
Irdai links executive pay at insurers to elimination of unfair practicesThe move is part of new KMP performance evaluation rules, under which the regulator has made 50% of key performance indicators (KPIs) manda...
27 May, 2026, 01.23 AM IST
Claim settlement and grievance redressal related performance will determine the incentives of top executives of insurance companies: IRDAIn a significant policyholder-centric move, IRDAI has linked insurance executive pay to customer-centric metrics like claim settlement and ...
26 May, 2026, 10.06 PM IST
Insurance dark patterns: How customers pay higher premiums and buy unnecessary add-ons online, explain Deloitte India’s Aakash Sharma & Suchintan ChatterjeeDeloitte India’s Aakash Sharma & Suchintan Chatterjee talk to Yasmin Hussain on insurance dark patterns.
27 Apr, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Insurance policy mis-selling trap: Over 80% of users on online insurance platforms experience dark patterns, reveals studyFrom 1 July, stricter norms issued by the Reserve Bank of India will come into force against banks’ mis-selling of financial products, incl...
06 Apr, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Stock exchanges step up vigil as brokers cross-sell financial productsIndustry insiders further added that the vigil is not restricted only to offering loans, but also to so-called dark patterns on broking app...
08 Oct, 2025, 06.00 AM IST
Big relief for consumers suffering loss due to dark patterns; Govt asks all e-commerce sites to take steps to eliminate dark patternsThe government is cracking down on deceptive 'Dark Patterns' used by e-commerce platforms. The CCPA has issued an advisory, urging platform...
11 Jun, 2025, 07.18 AM IST
Ecommerce & dark patterns; how unicorn founders stack upThe government could crack down on ecommerce firms following consumer complaints of dark pattern violations during festive sales. This and ...
11 Oct, 2024, 07.01 PM IST
Shed light on darkness visibleArizona filed a lawsuit against Amazon for deceptive subscription practices. Epic Games paid $520 million for violating child privacy laws....
29 Jul, 2024, 11.39 PM IST
Web of lies: how consumers are turning cautious as internet companies use dark patternsAs more consumer internet companies use sneaky tactics like hidden fees and tricky subscriptions, users are feeling stressed and cautious w...
21 Jul, 2024, 09.01 AM IST
Combating dark patterns; declining VC funds for female foundersHappy Thursday! The government will soon release a tool to help consumers fight manipulative ‘dark patterns’ used by websites. This and mor...
16 May, 2024, 07.12 AM IST