India plans insurance reforms to rein in healthcare costs, sources sayIndia is considering sweeping health insurance reforms to standardise treatment rates, coverage and billing, while expanding a nationwide c...
12 Aug, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
Supreme Court asks 19 states, UTs to declare cancer 'notifiable disease' for early detectionThe Supreme Court urged remaining states to declare cancer a notifiable disease. This action aims for early detection and improved patient ...
11 Aug, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
Shashi Tharoor seeks revision of Ayushman Vay Vandana funding pattern, flags Kerala's fiscal burden40 funding pattern under Ayushman Vay Vandana, saying that the arrangement could place a higher financial burden on states with ageing popu...
11 Aug, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
Healthcare costs overtake job security, EMIs as top financial worry for corporate IndiaCorporate India's biggest financial concern is now rising healthcare costs, a new survey reveals. Unexpected medical expenses cause financi...
10 Aug, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
Insurer-hospital panel on the cards to resolve disputes, says General Insurance Council CEODr S. Prakash, CEO, Health Insurance Ecosystem & Strategic Partnerships, General Insurance Council, speaks to Preeti Kulkarni on policyhold...
10 Aug, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
Group term life: Why salary-linked insurance cover can matter after death and offer critical financial support to familyThe objective of life insurance is to provide a replacement income to the dependents of the deceased employee. That is why it is important ...
10 Aug, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
FIRE isn't the finish line: Escape from 9-5 with early retirement is fine but finding purpose after financial freedom is crucialVamsi Ayyagari and Gajendra Sharma are among professionals who are leaving corporate jobs to follow their entrepreneurial dreams. They focu...
10 Aug, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
Tamil Nadu could incentivise couples for more children over falling fertility rate: Health Minister ArunrajTamil Nadu's Health Minister indicated potential incentives for couples to have more children. This move addresses the state's declining To...
09 Aug, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
LIC weighing plans to invest in health insurance, fintech: R Doraiswamy, CEO, LICLIC said the government’s ₹31,552-crore offer for sale reflects investor confidence and helped achieve 10% public shareholding. The insurer...
08 Aug, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
RBI rejects Religare's proposal for demergerReligare Enterprises' demerger plan has been rejected by the Reserve Bank of India. The company received official communication regarding t...
07 Aug, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
RBI rejects Religare demerger plan despite stock exchange nodThe Reserve Bank of India rejected Religare Enterprises' proposed demerger plan. This decision came despite stock exchanges signaling their...
07 Aug, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
AB-PMJAY guideline violations: Over 2,000 hospitals de-empanelled, 1,200 suspended, says NaddaOver two thousand hospitals faced de-empanelment for scheme guideline violations. Automated triggers detect suspicious claims within twenty...
07 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
Buying health insurance after 60? Here's how senior citizens can reduce premiums and increase coverageWorried about rising healthcare costs after 60? Discover how senior citizens can secure robust health insurance without breaking the bank. ...
07 Aug, 2026, 08.43 AM IST
PB Fintech shares gain 2% after Q1 results. Why Morgan Stanley, Nomura see up to 25% downsidePB Fintech shares rose after the Policybazaar parent reported a 92% YoY jump in Q1 FY27 net profit to Rs 163 crore. Operating revenue grew ...
06 Aug, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
Low insurance penetration, reforms to drive 'massive' growth in India's insurance sector: S&PIndia's insurance sector anticipates significant long-term expansion driven by reforms and low penetration. Favorable regulations are attra...
06 Aug, 2026, 01.42 PM IST
Need to encourage young adults to buy health cover, says Aditya Birla Health Insurance CEOFor those under thirty-five, acquiring health insurance is vital for managing risks and financial burdens. Despite representing a substanti...
04 Aug, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
Comprehensive health insurance: Navigating childhood illnesses, vaccination support, and kidney function careHealth insurance covers childhood illnesses and their treatments effectively. Vaccination support is a key preventive care strategy for fam...
03 Aug, 2026, 04.11 PM IST