HDFC Life reports 12 per cent premium growth in FY26, retail protection business rises 43 per centHDFC Life Insurance reported a robust 12% year-on-year growth in total premium for FY26, with its retail protection business soaring by 43%...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
How much health insurance cover do you need? Here’s the ideal cover for ₹10 lakh, ₹20 lakh, ₹30 lakh, and ₹50 lakh annual income as per expertsSoaring medical costs, with surgery expenses up 250-300%, necessitate robust health insurance. Experts advise a minimum of Rs 10-15 lakh fo...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM 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
Best Russian proverb of the day: 'Work is not a wolf, it won’t run away to the forest' — a powerful reminder about work-life balance and workplace stressRussian proverb of the day: An old Russian proverb, "Work is not a wolf, it won't run away to the forest," offers a timeless perspective on...
24 Jun, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
India's GIC Re plans to reduce share of overseas property risk as climate losses riseIndian reinsurer GIC Re is strategically shifting its overseas business focus. Amidst escalating climate-related losses globally, the compa...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
NFO Update: Tata AIA Life Insurance launches Multifactor Index FundTata AIA Life Insurance has launched the Tata AIA Multifactor Index Fund, a ULIP-based offering designed to combine equity market participa...
24 Jun, 2026, 01.13 PM IST
Ethanol blending programme safe, use of E20 won't affect vehicle insurance validity: GovtIndia's ethanol blending program is safe and beneficial, the government assures, dispelling fears about E20 fuel invalidating vehicle insur...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
Slowing rural incomes could weigh on consumer demand: Dhananjay SinhaHeadline rural wage growth in India is misleading, with underlying increases significantly lower than reported. Rising inflation, reverse m...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of up to 24%When business updates start to come in or when some FMCG or auto companies indicate that things are not all good in the rural space, we may...
23 Jun, 2026, 07.51 AM IST
Modi releases PM-Kisan instalment for 9.44 crore farmers, launches world's largest crop insurance scheme in BengalPrime Minister Narendra Modi disbursed over Rs 18,880 crore to 9.44 crore farmers under the PM-KISAN scheme. He also launched the Pradhan M...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
Societe General, Prudential, others buy 3 per cent stake in Anthem Biosciences for Rs 1,275 crGlobal investors including Societe Generale and Prudential Hong Kong, alongside Indian mutual funds and insurance companies, have bought a ...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
LIC won’t sell stake in NSE IPO OFS, betting on exchange's long-term potentialLife Insurance Corporation of India will not sell its stake in the National Stock Exchange's IPO. LIC holds a significant 10.7% stake in NS...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
Govt announces key leadership changes in insurance sectorDinesh Pant, managing director at Life Insurance Corporation of India, has been appointed whole-time member (actuary) at IRDAI, while Girij...
18 Jun, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
Govt readies farm safety net with banks, insurers as El Nino loomsThe government is enhancing financial safety nets for rural families. This initiative aims to cushion the impact of El Nino on farming. Eff...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
Insurers face margin pressure amid rising competition, costs; rural protection gap persists: ReportIndian insurers are feeling the pinch from fierce price wars and increasing operational expenses. To thrive, they must manage capital wisel...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
These 7 private and public banking stocks have an upside of up to 26% in one year, according to analystsWhen it comes to banking, remember this: PSU and private banks have different kinds of loan books; at the end of the day, however, both ope...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.53 AM IST
LIC targets stronger market leadership as it approaches its platinum jubileeLIC CEO R Doraiswamy stated the corporation will maintain its leadership in the life insurance sector and contribute to national developmen...
14 Jun, 2026, 10.53 AM IST