Pune man’s electric kick scooter folds like a skateboard and fits in the metro. He rides the 12-kg vehicle to work to avoid traffic and crowdsIn a bid to simplify his daily travel in Pune, Ajay More has turned to a revolutionary kick-based electric scooter. This smart choice enabl...
09 Oct, 2026, 06.51 PM IST
IRDAI may roll out insurance commission caps from January, overhaul distribution rulesIndia's insurance regulator is planning significant reforms to the insurance distribution system, aiming for implementation soon. Proposed ...
09 Oct, 2026, 07.48 AM IST
IRDAI and the avoidable art of regulatory jaywalkingThe recent policy adjustments by IRDAI have led to a marked decline in investor confidence and value within the insurance industry. The tra...
08 Oct, 2026, 09.26 PM IST
US, Indian military leadership meet in New Delhi to boost defence tiesUS and Indian military leadership gathered at Roosevelt House in New Delhi, highlighting the strengthening of the India-US Major Defence Pa...
07 Oct, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
BCCI invites applications for Ajit Agarkar's replacement in men's selection committeeBCCI announced the opening for one position in the men's selection committee. This follows Ajit Agarkar's completion of his contract and de...
07 Oct, 2026, 09.15 AM IST
IRDAI overhaul may force insurance brokers to rethink deal valuationsThe Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India has suggested regulatory changes that may significantly affect insurance broker...
07 Oct, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
ElevenLabs bets big on India; GCC jobs shiftElevenLabs is planning to expand its voice AI platform to include all 22 Indian languages. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
06 Oct, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
Insurance brokers oppose IRDAI commission caps, warn of 60-70% revenue hitInsurance brokers in India are opposing commission cap proposals from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India. They war...
06 Oct, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
Insurance misselling misunderstood: The regulator’s proposal is tantamount to addressing the symptom, while ignoring the causeIn FY25, the Indian insurance sector experienced significant premium growth while maintaining flat penetration rates. However, complaints r...
06 Oct, 2026, 07.26 AM IST
Reducing commissions may help curb mis-selling of insurance products; IRDAI’s role remains crucialThe Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India has announced new proposals to limit commission rates for insurance distributor...
05 Oct, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
IBAI flags job, growth risks from IRDAI’s proposed distribution reformsThe Insurance Brokers Association of India (IBAI) has warned that IRDAI’s proposed changes to insurance distribution could shrink distribut...
30 Sep, 2026, 08.33 PM IST
Jobs in line as IRDAI commission caps force insurance brokers to rethink modelsFacing new commission regulations from the IRDAI, insurance brokers, including Quickinsure, are tweaking their business approaches. This pi...
30 Sep, 2026, 01.58 AM IST
IT firms cut H-1B reliance; Anthropic flags AI risks in IPO filingTop Indian IT firms have sharply cut H-1B visa filings as rules tighten. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
29 Sep, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
IRDAI pushes LIC, SBI Life to seek further cost efficiencyInsurers like Life Insurance Corp and SBI Life need to improve cost efficiencies under new regulatory guidelines. The proposals suggest low...
28 Sep, 2026, 11.54 PM IST
a16z’s Raghuram isn't writing off India AI yet; insurers weigh new rulesHappy Monday! a16z’s Raghu Raghuram said India can build frontier AI companies by using its talent. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning...
28 Sep, 2026, 08.36 AM IST
Insurance mis-selling is arising because upfront commissions are too high: IRDAI chairman Ajay SethIRDAI chairman Ajay Seth said insurers should pass savings from lower commissions and operating costs to policyholders through lower premiu...
28 Sep, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Insurance mis-selling is arising because upfront commissions are too high: Ajay Seth, Chairman, IRDAIThe benefit of cost efficiency should be passed on to customers. This entire exercise is intended to ensure that the public and policyholde...
28 Sep, 2026, 12.49 AM IST