US-Iran peace deal brings relief, but India turns to a risk at homeIndia just got a near-term macroeconomic breather from a US-Iran peace deal. However, early monsoon weakness and potential El Niño conditio...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
Gas at $4: Americans cut back on discretionary spends as fuel bills mountAmericans are adjusting their spending as fuel prices climb. Shoppers are altering routines, visiting discount stores for gas, and cutting ...
07 Jun, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
Mahindra, Manulife incorporate life insurance JV after MCA nodMahindra and Manulife's joint venture, Mahindra Manulife Insurance Ltd (MMIL), has officially been incorporated. This new entity aims to be...
01 Jun, 2026, 12.13 PM IST
Kerala’s healthcare gold rush: How private equity is reshaping hospitals and raising fears over costsPrivate equity funds are pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into Kerala’s healthcare sector, reshaping a system long dominated by inde...
24 May, 2026, 07.35 AM IST
Why partnerships will define India’s agricultural transitionIndia's agriculture faces climate challenges. A robust public finance foundation can drive a new phase of growth. Regenerative agriculture ...
22 May, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
As Indians buy pricier phones on EMI, OneAssist bets big on protection plansAs smartphones become costlier and increasingly financed through EMIs, device damage is emerging as a new source of household financial str...
22 May, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
Ex-Peak XV trio raises Mettle; Fintechs go licence huntingHappy Thursday! Three former Peak XV MDs, who abruptly left the VC firm, are launching Mettle Capital to back Indian startups. This and mor...
14 May, 2026, 08.49 AM IST
India labour market remodels itself bit by bit as agri slowly cedes ground, workforce moves onIndia's labour market is undergoing a structural transformation driven by the country's broader economic transition, a report by SBI Resear...
10 May, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
PMJJBY disbursed Rs 17,600 crore to families since launch in 2015: LICThe Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana is vital for the government's 'Insurance for All by 2047' goal. Launched in 2015, it offers lif...
08 May, 2026, 10.38 PM IST
The rise of AI-first healthcare systems: Are we ready for the shift?Autonomous AI agents are now actively participating in care delivery, from diagnosis to follow-up. India is uniquely positioned to leverage...
24 Apr, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
Bank-NBFC co-lending pacts may be expanded to aid MSMEsA parliamentary panel suggests boosting bank and NBFC co-lending to help MSMEs access cheaper credit. It also proposes listing profitable r...
17 Mar, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
Why Union Budget 2026 could be crucial for expanding insurance coverage in IndiaAn industry perspective on the reforms and incentives Budget 2026 could introduce to strengthen insurance adoption, manage emerging risks a...
29 Jan, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
Fintech startup Saswat Finance raises $2.6 million from Ankur Capital, othersThe company uses a data-driven approach to offer credit and insurance products tailored to smallholder farmers and rural enterprises. Saswa...
17 Jun, 2025, 07.40 PM IST
Mahindra Insurance announces partnership with Agri Digital Platform BigHaatMahindra Insurance Brokers will offer health and motor insurance policies under this partnership. The health insurance policy will be sold ...
22 Jun, 2022, 05.22 PM IST
Insurance penetration in India requires combined efforts of all stakeholdersInsurance chiefs were speaking at the National Insurance Academy (NIA) organised annual insurance summit on Thursday.
15 Oct, 2021, 12.08 AM IST
Livestock, aquaculture sectors in India need more insurance coverage: Swiss Re reportAlmost 14.6 million people in India make their living from fishing. Marine and farm fish harvests in India have doubled since 1992 to 9.04 ...
02 Sep, 2015, 04.51 PM IST
FinMin asks financial institutions to provide more credit to farmers"We have requested the finance institutions to take advantage of good monsoon so that more and more farmers could be given credit... ," See...
06 Dec, 2013, 04.11 PM IST