Should you buy OPD cover in health insurance? Over 40% of healthcare costs are paid out-of-pocket in IndiaOPD cover in health insurance addresses out-of-pocket expenses for doctor visits, diagnostics, and medicines without hospitalization. While...
02 Jun, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
Madhavan explains why he revealed his cook’s salary to son Vedaant: ‘Your toy costs more than… ‘Actor R Madhavan discussed his approach to raising his son Vedaant. He emphasized teaching gratitude by highlighting privilege and the hard...
13 May, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
Inside the jury shaping the One Of A Kind Startup AwardsThe One of a Kind Startup Awards 2026, presented by The Economic Times and Cashfree Payments, is seeking India's most promising internet-fi...
12 May, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
Valuation reset drives mutual fund inflows into listed new-age firms amid FPI selloffMutual funds increased their stakes in new-age companies during the March quarter, despite falling share prices and overall portfolio value...
30 Apr, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Acko's $250 million IPO; Infosys' market cap plungeNew-age insurer Acko will soon confidentially file draft papers for its stock market debut. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
27 Apr, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
General Atlantic-backed Indian insurer Acko eyes up to $2.5 billion valuation in IPO, sources sayIndia's Acko Insurance is targeting a valuation of between $2 billion and $2.5 billion in its planned initial public offering and is eyeing...
27 Apr, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
Zetwerk IPO: Company files confidential papers for Rs 5,000 crore offeringZetwerk IPO update: Zetwerk has filed a confidential prospectus with the Securities and Exchange Board of India for an IPO, and is planning...
31 Mar, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
Acko posts Rs 424 crore loss even as topline rises 34%Though the company managed to grow its business, its expenses shot up too, dragging the balance sheet into the red. The total expenses for ...
17 Nov, 2025, 07.52 PM IST
CCI approves Multiples PE Fund and CPPIB investments in Acko TechnologyThe Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of additional Series E compulsorily convertible preference shares of...
26 May, 2023, 01.56 PM IST
Acko raises new funds led by General Atlantic, Multiples as valuation jumps to $1.1 billionAcko, which is the newest Indian unicorn, was last valued at around $400 million last year.
28 Oct, 2021, 06.00 AM IST
ETtech Exclusive: Acko in talks to raise $200 million, may become India’s next unicornHeightened interest among risk investors in the overall fintech sector, due to greater digital adoption triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic,...
29 Jun, 2021, 08.43 AM IST
Amazon-backed Acko seeks new funds at $1 billion valueThe startup is looking to raise about $200 million in the round
11 May, 2021, 11.29 PM IST
Acko’s new HR policy extends benefits to partners of LGBTIQ employeesAcko has also created a gender neutral POSH policy that extends coverage to all LGBTIQ+ employees and not only cis-gendered men and women. ...
10 Jan, 2020, 02.50 PM IST
Binny Bansal puts $20m more in insurance company AckoWith the fresh infusion of capital, Bansal’s total investment in the new-age insurance firm will go up to $45 million, making it his larges...
29 Nov, 2019, 08.57 AM IST
Digi insurer Acko gets $65m from Binny Bansal, othersStartup bags Bansal’s largest personal investment at $25 m; valuation to be around $300 m.
14 Mar, 2019, 08.51 AM IST
Amazon leads $12 million funding round in Acko; ChrysCap founder Ashish Dhawan also comes on boardEarlier this year, Amazon had invested Rs 144 crore in online lending company Capital Float, having also picked up a minority stake in fina...
27 May, 2018, 05.50 PM IST
Amazon may back online insurance startup AckoThe deal will see Amazon co-create financial products with Acko - besides being its distributor - in the first such move by the web retaile...
01 Jan, 2018, 11.12 AM IST