A Rs. 48 crore profit on paper, a Rs. 231 crore loss in reality: How a debt ‘turnaround’ can be an accounting illusionA company struggling with losses suddenly reports a profit. Its financial position appears to improve, raising hopes of a turnaround. But w...
02 Nov, 2026, 07.43 AM IST
State-run general insurers to submit turnaround plansState-run general insurers must submit board-approved plans to the government for reducing unprofitable business segments. The government a...
02 Nov, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
Largescale cyberattacks test the limits of insurance coverWhile businesses rush to enhance their cyber insurance cover, the incidents have triggered a debate over whether existing policies adequate...
31 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Star Health and Allied Insurance reports 232% profit surge at Rs 264.4 croreStar Health and Allied Insurance achieved a net profit of ₹264.4 crore for the September quarter of FY27. This profit reflects a 232% incre...
28 Oct, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
The AI boom may transform the economy and still destroy capital, with stranded data centres and heavy investor lossesInvestments in artificial intelligence by major companies have significantly increased in recent years. The overall investment in other sec...
27 Oct, 2026, 11.12 PM IST
Health insurance claim settlement: Which insurers are fastest at paying approved claims?According to data from ILM Research (previously known as Beshak Research), 15 of 31 non-life insurers paid out over 95% of their approved h...
26 Oct, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
Did your balanced advantage fund buy the dip? Here's what your investment strategy should be nowWhen markets fell, BAFs had an opportunity to increase equity exposure. Many did, while others were more cautious.
26 Oct, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
Sagarmala Finance Corp aims for Rs 60,205 cr disbursal by 2031Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited has announced a cumulative disbursement target of Rs 60,205 crore by 2031. The financing has reached ...
23 Oct, 2026, 09.44 PM IST
The Bond who came back from the dead: The risky world of AT1 bondsYes Bank AT1 bonds are back in the spotlight after the Supreme Court upheld the ruling invalidating their ₹8,415-crore write-off during the...
23 Oct, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
Every bad cycle ends the same way; problems find their own solutions: 5 large-cap stocks with upside potential of up to 27%What should you focus on when headwinds blow? Not the share price, and not the morning's news. It should be the business and the quality of...
22 Oct, 2026, 04.46 PM IST
Best balanced advantage funds or dynamic asset allocationfunds to invest in October2026Balanced advantage funds have attracted interest from new investors due to their dynamic management of equity and debt exposure. These fund...
22 Oct, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
Stocks in news: Vedanta, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, HFCL, IREDA, Zen Tech and Oil IndiaIndian equities turned around as information technology stocks attracted sustained buying interest. Strong quarterly earnings reports enhan...
19 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Understanding the tech behind Dolby Cinema: What makes it different from a regular theatre?Dolby Laboratories has launched Kerala’s first Dolby Cinema in Fort Kochi, combining Dolby Vision projection and Dolby Atmos sound in a 450...
18 Oct, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
Karnataka’s voter gender gap flips as women take 3.7 lakh lead over men amidst SIRKarnataka’s provisional electoral rolls show 2.28 crore women against 2.25 crore men, a lead of nearly 3.7 lakh that breaks the pattern in ...
17 Oct, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
Insurance changes positive, give the companies time to adapt: Theodoros Kokkalas, ERGO InternationalTheodoros Kokkalas, chief operating officer of ERGO International said greater predictability would help insurers make long-term business p...
17 Oct, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
Insurers may face higher crop cover claims in Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, KarnatakaIn Maharashtra, insurers' liability could be capped at Rs 1,540 crore before the state government takes over claims beyond that level. The ...
15 Oct, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
Two health insurance policies, one hospital bill: Here’s how to claim the unpaid hospital bill from the second insurerNavigating health insurance claims can be tricky, especially when you have multiple policies. If your hospital bill exceeds your coverage, ...
12 Oct, 2026, 01.42 PM IST