Office critical illness cover: How well does it protect employees and their families?The distinction matters for how HR teams design the benefit. A fixed benefit CI policy addresses income replacement and non medical costs t...
12 Oct, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
GST reforms: What changes in compliance, input tax credit, refunds and litigation from 2027The latest changes proposed by the GST Council will help cut costs and ease cash flow for companies. To curb cascading tax, ease working ca...
12 Oct, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
In a world no one forecast, own a business that outlives presidential social posts: 6 large-cap stocks with upside potential of up to 29%For quite some time now, it has become increasingly hard to make sense of what is happening in the world. The old understanding of what is ...
11 Oct, 2026, 05.58 AM IST
Canara HSBC Life Q2 profit rises 5% YoY to Rs 43 croreCanara HSBC Life Insurance Company's September quarter has marked a significant growth, with a 5 percent rise in net profit, totaling Rs 43...
10 Oct, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
Good news for employees: Input Tax Credit on group health and life insurance allowed; Know how it employeesNow GST input tax credit to emoyers on group insurance; this can mean more life and health insurance coverage for employees; Know how it he...
09 Oct, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
IRDAI and the avoidable art of regulatory jaywalkingThe recent policy adjustments by IRDAI have led to a marked decline in investor confidence and value within the insurance industry. The tra...
08 Oct, 2026, 09.26 PM IST
SSDI Benefits 2026: Why having a medical condition alone may not be enough to qualify - Check work credit rules and average monthly paymentSocial Security Disability Insurance will provide financial support to eligible individuals unable to work due to health issues. In 2026, t...
08 Oct, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
‘Increase maximum EDLI benefit to Rs 10.50 lakh’: Why this BJP MP wants government to take immediate actionIn a bid for better financial security, BJP MP Ajit Gopchade has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to enhance the Employees' Deposit Linke...
07 Oct, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
GST Council to consider 17-day refund timeline, faster registrationsThe GST Council is set to consider measures to speed up refunds and GST registrations, with a proposed 17-day refund timeline and greater a...
07 Oct, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
Rs 4 crore portfolio with ULIPs and multiple mutual funds. Should you simplify and consolidate your investments?Effectively managing a Rs 4 crore investment portfolio requires streamlining and consolidation for optimal financial performance. With mult...
07 Oct, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
Insurance misselling misunderstood: The regulator’s proposal is tantamount to addressing the symptom, while ignoring the causeIn FY25, the Indian insurance sector experienced significant premium growth while maintaining flat penetration rates. However, complaints r...
06 Oct, 2026, 07.26 AM IST
5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 32% in 1 year, according to analystsFor the next few weeks, the markets will readjust as business updates, which have started to arrive, and the Q2 earnings numbers roll in. C...
05 Oct, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
Reducing commissions may help curb mis-selling of insurance products; IRDAI’s role remains crucialThe Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India has announced new proposals to limit commission rates for insurance distributor...
05 Oct, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
Wall Street’s $10 billion India hospital bet sparks a fight over billsWall Street has poured about $10 billion into Indian hospital chains over the past five years, with investors including Blackstone, KKR, TP...
05 Oct, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
Anup Bagchi's big test at HDFC Bank is winning back investor trustIncoming HDFC Bank CEO Anup Bagchi’s immediate task is to restore investor confidence by improving execution and governance, as the bank’s ...
03 Oct, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
Insurance penetration stays low as operating costs rise faster than premiums: McKinseyIndia's insurance penetration is at 3.7 per cent of GDP, which is below the global average. While life insurance premiums grew, the number ...
01 Oct, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Mutual fund returns: Why average return can mislead you about your actual wealthTwo funds, both averaging 5%. One left you Rs.11,000 richer. Here’s why
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