Star Health and Allied Insurance rolls out 20% cheaper health cover for tier-2, tier-3 citiesStar Health and Allied Insurance is launching an affordable health insurance product for tier-2 and tier-3 cities, with premiums 20% lower ...
19 May, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
Mature hands for money: India’s next economic reform lies in building financially aware householdsIndia has achieved significant financial inclusion, opening millions of bank accounts and expanding digital payments. However, a new study ...
10 May, 2026, 11.02 PM IST
Top private hospitals may drop out of government health plansPrivate hospitals in India are feeling the pinch as government health schemes yield diminishing returns. This downturn provokes a critical ...
07 May, 2026, 12.45 AM IST
Rush to take Rs 1 crore health cover as premiums shed tax loadIndians are increasingly opting for health insurance policies of ₹1 crore and above, driven by rising medical costs and greater awareness. ...
01 May, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
Star Health shares rally 13% after Q4 net profit soars to Rs 111 crore, beats estimateStar Health and Allied Insurance Company's shares surged over 13% after reporting a significant jump in Q4 FY26 net profit to Rs 111.34 cro...
29 Apr, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
Out-of-pocket costs still dominate hospitalisation spend despite wider insurance coverage: NSO surveyHealth insurance coverage has grown significantly in India. However, patients continue to pay most hospitalisation bills themselves. Rural ...
27 Apr, 2026, 06.02 PM IST
Why smallcap funds are still a buy: A long-term strategy from Aditya KhemaniSmallcap valuations seem high but underlying fundamentals have improved. Aditya Khemani of Invesco Mutual Fund sees this as a structural sh...
22 Apr, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
Life insurers log 16% premium growth in FY26 on GST relief, shift to high-margin productsIndia’s life insurance industry recorded a 16% rise in new business premiums to ₹4.59 lakh crore in FY26, driven by GST exemption benefits,...
22 Apr, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
Why are hospital stocks defying market volatility? Demand, beds and growth plansOver the past five years, the sector has delivered strong growth, with revenues rising about 15.5% annually between FY2019-20 and FY2024-25...
20 Apr, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Stocks in news: Wipro, HUL, Angel One, Alembic Pharma, HDFC LifeMarkets ended flat on Thursday after a volatile session, with analysts maintaining a positive outlook and recommending a buy-on-dips strate...
17 Apr, 2026, 06.18 AM IST
General insurance reports 9% GWP growth in FY26India's general insurance sector saw robust growth in FY26. Gross written premium increased by 9%, reaching ₹3.36 lakh crore. This expansio...
10 Apr, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
West Asia conflict: Early signs of stress visible across sectors, says FICCI reportThe report emphasises that this crisis, while being challenging, also presents an opportunity for India to accelerate structural reforms ai...
09 Apr, 2026, 11.54 PM IST
Non-life insurers seen holding up better than life peersIndian insurers anticipate subdued Q4 earnings due to equity market declines impacting investment gains. While life insurers face muted pro...
07 Apr, 2026, 06.24 AM IST
“Misselling isn’t just about commissions”: Bandhan Life CEO on insurance reality checkSatishwar B., MD and CEO, Bandhan Life Insurance, discusses the Public Insurance Registry, Bima Sugam, misselling and commissions, in a con...
06 Apr, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
Will oppose GST implemented on health insurance: Delhi Minister Atishi on GST Council meetingDelhi Minister Atishi stated that the Delhi and Punjab governments will oppose the imposition of GST on research grants at the 54th GST Cou...
09 Sep, 2024, 12.19 PM IST
18% GST on insurance a barrier, negatively impacts Indians’ affordability: HDFC ERGO’s Parthanil GhoshHealth insurance GST: Parthanil Ghosh of HDFC ERGO noted that the 18% GST on health insurance premiums has increased costs, affecting affor...
21 Aug, 2024, 02.20 PM IST
Govt collects Rs 8,263 cr towards GST on health insurance premium in FY'24The government accumulated Rs 8,263 crore in GST from health insurance premiums for the fiscal year 2023-24. There have been appeals to exe...
05 Aug, 2024, 04.59 PM IST