ET Product of the Year Awards 2026: Recognising insurance products that customers trustIndia's insurance industry is witnessing growth, yet challenges remain in accessibility and understanding. The ET Product of the Year Award...
15 Oct, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
Insurance, NPS equity investments plunge 45% to Rs 22,714 crore in September quarterInsurance companies and NPS funds have decreased their combined investments in Indian equities by 45%. They invested ₹22,714 crore in the S...
15 Oct, 2026, 05.56 AM IST
Travel insurance mandatory for all railway passengers including offline tickets bought at rail counters from this date, Supreme Court order; Know how this helpsThe Supreme Court of India has ruled that all train tickets must include mandatory travel insurance starting October 27, 2026. This decisio...
14 Oct, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
JioBlackRock Flexi Cap Fund exits Eternal, Ashok Leyland and 16 more, trims stake in RIL, HDFC Bank and 32 othersJioBlackRock Flexi Cap Fund made complete exits from 18 stocks, including Eternal and Ashok Leyland, in September 2026, while trimming stak...
14 Oct, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
LIC to launch three new insurance plans on October 19, 2026: Annuity, health insurance and cancer cover to go on offerLife Insurance Corporation of India is set to introduce three new insurance products on October 19, 2026. The offerings include LIC’s New J...
13 Oct, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
Inflation is up again; should you invest in FDs now or wait for interest rates to rise further? Check what a 1% hike means for your Rs 2 lakh FDFD rate hike: In September 2026, retail inflation soared to 5.54%, sparking opinions about the possibility of interest rate hikes on fixed ...
13 Oct, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
Office critical illness cover: How well does it protect employees and their families?The distinction matters for how HR teams design the benefit. A fixed benefit CI policy addresses income replacement and non medical costs t...
12 Oct, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Visa denied, trip cancelled: Can travel insurance help you recover your losses?Some insurers now reimburse visa fees if your application is rejected. But modest payouts, exclusions and multiple conditions can limit the...
12 Oct, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
Two health insurance policies, one hospital bill: Here’s how to claim the unpaid hospital bill from the second insurerNavigating health insurance claims can be tricky, especially when you have multiple policies. If your hospital bill exceeds your coverage, ...
12 Oct, 2026, 01.42 PM IST
Maharashtra tribunal awards Rs 23.86 lakh plus 9% interest to family of 22-year-old killed a decade agoA Motor Accident Claims Tribunal in Maharashtra’s Thane district has awarded Rs 23.86 lakh to the family of Akib Anis Attar, who died after...
10 Oct, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
How you can use FD laddering for Rs 10 lakh investment after RBI raises repo rateThe Reserve Bank of India has raised the repo rate, which positively impacts fixed deposit interest rates. Investors should explore the FD ...
10 Oct, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
Ageas Federal launches multi-currency life insurance plan at GIFT CityAgeas Federal Life Insurance has launched its first GIFT City product, a multi-currency ULIP that lets customers invest in US dollars, euro...
09 Oct, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
Weak rains clouds recovery in Rs 3.3 lakh crore microfinance sectorIndia's microfinance sector, with a market worth ₹3.30 lakh crore, is encountering credit risk hurdles. Key factors include inconsistent ra...
09 Oct, 2026, 06.55 AM IST
Rs 50 lakh personal accident claim denied over “misrepresentation”; insurer’s own investigator found it valid; here’s why nominee wonIn a significant ruling, the Kurnool Consumer Commission directed ICICI Lombard to pay a Rs 50 lakh insurance claim that was initially reje...
08 Oct, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
‘Increase maximum EDLI benefit to Rs 10.50 lakh’: Why this BJP MP wants government to take immediate actionIn a bid for better financial security, BJP MP Ajit Gopchade has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to enhance the Employees' Deposit Linke...
07 Oct, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
AI can decode your insurance policy, but can it predict your claim? Know the limitsNavigating health and life insurance policies can be daunting due to complex jargon and lengthy documents. AI can simplify understanding by...
07 Oct, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Finmin to meet heads of banks on Tuesday to review progress of financial inclusion schemeA meeting involving bank heads is scheduled for Tuesday to assess the progress of financial inclusion schemes. Key initiatives include Prad...
05 Oct, 2026, 10.18 PM IST