New EPFO rules mandate 3-day PF settlements, simplify withdrawalsGovernment revamps EPFO rules, mandating PF claim settlements within three days and imposing a 12% penal interest on officials for delays. ...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
Govt fast-tracks disinvestment process to shore up revenues, garners 31% of budget aim in Q1 FY27The government is accelerating its disinvestment and asset monetisation drive, achieving 31% of its full-year target in just the first quar...
02 Jul, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
EPFO's new social security rules tighten claim timelines, mandate digital complianceNew social security schemes under the Code on Social Security are now in effect, prioritizing digital compliance and faster claim settlemen...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
Govt lines up PSU stake sales to cushion budget hit from oilIndia is accelerating plans to divest stakes in major state-owned entities, including the nation's largest insurer, Life Insurance Corp., t...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Prudential HCL Health Insurance gets IRDAI nodIndia's health insurance sector welcomes a new player as Prudential HCL Health Insurance receives regulatory approval. This joint venture, ...
02 Jul, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Cigna invests $100 million in new AI-powered specialty pharmacy programCigna's Evernorth has unveiled Pharmacy Forward, an AI-driven specialty pharmacy program backed by a $100 million investment. This initiati...
01 Jul, 2026, 07.44 PM IST
Two general insurance licences approved since 100% FDI move by govt: Irdai chairman Ajay SethIndia's insurance regulator has greenlit two proposals for 100% foreign ownership in general insurance firms, following the government's FD...
30 Jun, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
My wife and I declared diabetes in our health insurance policy. Will it cover new illnesses too?ET Wealth Reader's Query: My wife and I have had a floater health insurance policy for over four years. We declared diabetes as a pre-exist...
30 Jun, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Aarogya Setu 2.0 launched: 5 new features that let you access health records and nearby Ayushman servicesAarogya Setu 2.0, a new Personal Health Record app, launched today, offering users access to health services, secure record storage, and ne...
29 Jun, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
Insurance money left unclaimed? How to trace, verify and recover your moneyNearly Rs 8,974 crore in unclaimed insurance funds is lying with insurers due to missing nominees, outdated records, lost documents and lac...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
Mcap of 6 of top-10 most valued firms climbs Rs 88,678 cr; ICICI Bank biggest winnerIndian stock markets saw a modest gain last week, with the top 10 companies adding Rs 88,678.1 crore in market valuation. ICICI Bank led th...
28 Jun, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
J P Nadda to launch revamped Aarogya Setu app on Jun 29Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda is set to unveil a transformed Aarogya Setu app, evolving from a COVID-19 tracker to a comprehensive perso...
27 Jun, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
How a Gujarat car owner claimed Rs 1.25 lakh insurance without any proof of accident?A Surat car owner received Rs 1.25 lakh from ICICI Lombard after a consumer commission ruled the undisputed car damage warranted compensati...
25 Jun, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
LIC CFO Sunil Agrawal resigns to pursue 'better prospects'Sunil Agrawal, the Chief Financial Officer of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), has resigned to explore new career opportunities. ...
24 Jun, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
LIC dividend alert! Last day to buy insurance behemoth’s shares for Rs 10 dividendLIC has fixed June 25 as the record date for its Rs 10 final dividend, making today the last opportunity for investors to buy shares to qua...
24 Jun, 2026, 08.46 AM IST
Health insurance: Overall claims experience needs improvement in India; delays, rejections are big pain points in reimbursement, says surveyPolicybazaar's latest Health Claims Experience Index reveals that while cashless claims are preferred, the overall process needs significan...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
The old health insurance model sees hospitalisation as an inconvenience, says Narayana Health's Viren Prasad Shetty; bets on managed care modelIt has been close to two years since Narayana Health’s wholly owned subsidiary, Narayana Health Insurance—which has adopted a ‘managed heal...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.11 AM IST