Health services, medical education expansion to be driven by modern tech: Yogi AdityanathUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reviewed health and medical education. He stressed improving treatment quality and expanding s...
26 May, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
2-hour hospitalisation: What health insurance policies really cover and what they excludeNew health plans cover treatments requiring two hours of hospitalisation, but exclusions remain critical.
25 May, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
Best ways to find the right health insurance policy: A comparison of ICICI Lombard, HDFC Ergo, Care, Niva Bupa, Tata AIG policiesChoosing a health insurance policy involves more than just premium cost. This comparison of leading Indian insurers highlights key features...
15 May, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
NPS Swasthya: A cushion, not fill-in, for health coverCan the NPS Swasthya scheme be an effective substitute for a comprehensive health insurance plan that covers hospitalisation and related ex...
06 May, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
Star Health aims Gross Written Premium of Rs 24,000 crore in FY27: MDStar Health aims for Rs 24,000 crore in Gross Written Premium this fiscal, up from Rs 20,400 crore last year, with plans to launch two affo...
05 May, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
International travel insurance: How to choose right cover with adequate medical protection, add-ons and claims supportMedical coverage, duration and geography, add-ons, and claims experience are some aspects one must keep in mind before selecting the intern...
27 Apr, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
West Bengal elections 2026: Mamata Banerjee's 'Shree' formula runs the political math in the stateWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has built her governance model around targeted welfare schemes since 2011, using them as a core ...
25 Apr, 2026, 02.47 PM IST
Why are hospital stocks defying market volatility? Demand, beds and growth plansOver the past five years, the sector has delivered strong growth, with revenues rising about 15.5% annually between FY2019-20 and FY2024-25...
20 Apr, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
I am 80 and my wife is 78. Can we increase our coverage to Rs 10 lakh each?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I am 80 and my wife is 78. We currently have medical insurance coverage of Rs 7 lakh each. We would like to incre...
14 Apr, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
Planning to buy a health insurance? Key terms you must knowWhile choosing an affordable policy is important, a plan with the lowest premium may not always provide adequate protection. Be careful whi...
18 Nov, 2024, 06.30 AM IST
Companies to now report overseas staff exercising stock optionsCorporates must report overseas employees exercising stock options to banks, which will notify RBI. This includes share appreciation rights...
22 Oct, 2024, 11.38 PM IST
How to make a health insurance claim: All you need to knowCashless claim is the process in which the claim amount is directly paid by the health insurance company to the hospital. This facility is ...
26 Dec, 2022, 04.11 PM IST
How to ensure the financial safety of your ageing parentsA senior citizen’s need to keep cash at home stems from the fear that they may not have sufficient funds in case of an emergency.
06 Nov, 2017, 06.30 AM IST
Government to frame policy to further reduce charges on cashless transactions: Hansraj Gangaram AhirTo a question on extra charges being levied by banks on cashless transactions, Ahir said the govt is aware of it and a policy at the nation...
22 Feb, 2017, 08.17 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh to soon have its first 'cashless' villageA meeting of MP cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan this morning also discussed measures for going cashless across the ...
19 Dec, 2016, 04.58 PM IST
AAI plans cashless payment tool for pilotsThe national airports operator had first introduced the cash-less payment system for various airport charges at Mumbai's Juhu airport last ...
16 Mar, 2014, 12.48 PM IST
Accept our rates to get cashless plan: Insurers to hospitalsLocked in a battle with big healthcare firms over censoring cashless health insurance claims, state-run insurers on Thursday asserted that ...
15 Jul, 2010, 11.51 AM IST