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As sugar markets swing, eBuySugar bets on scale and digital tradeWith sugar prices, production, and trade policies becoming increasingly volatile, eBuySugar is expanding its role beyond simply connecting ...
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...
Silicon Valley companies discuss simpler GST, customs rules with CBICCBIC chairman Vivek Chaturvedi met a delegation led by Shefali Goradia, chairperson, Deloitte, South Asia and the Silicon Valley Tax Direct...
Semiconductor push, govt support driving EMS sector's growth, but valuation remains a concern: How 3 stocks with most buy calls are placedInvestor enthusiasm around the sector is visible in the performance of nine EMS stocks covered by multiple brokerages. The group has delive...
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...
Opportunity alone doesn’t create trade. Connectivity doesBRICS 2026 has built momentum. The next chapter will depend on how effectively agreements are matched by the corridors, infrastructure, tec...
India-led ARIN-AP meet focuses on tracing, confiscation and return of crime assetsThe 11th annual general meeting of the Asset Recovery Interagency Network took place in New Delhi. Key topics included tracing illicit asse...
October 2026 rule changes: No PUC, no fuel, higher Mumbai tolls, UPI charges and 4 more updatesOctober 2026 brings seven rule and policy changes that could affect motorists, businesses and consumers across India. The updates include D...
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 ...
The future of Ai in India: A Nobel Laureate’s perspectiveThe Surfin Ai Fintech Summit's seventh global edition showcased advancements in intelligent finance and AI-driven customer solutions. Estee...
Check gate before the horse boltsIndia is facing challenges in managing foreign remittances, particularly concerning fraudulent transactions and proper certification. A pro...
‘Focus on claim ratios, not commissions’: Bajaj General CEO on insurance reformBajaj General Insurance's MD highlights the need to focus on claim ratios instead of distributor commissions. The insurance regulator recen...
Epigamia cofounder launches Kokasa to build defence tech systemsThe deep-tech venture is developing electromechanical, electrohydraulic, sensing and control systems for defence, aerospace and space.
Fee on UPI P2M payments: How this “small” 0.4% fee can take a bigger bite out of your moneyStarting from October 15, 2026, a new 0.4% transaction fee will be applied to UPI payments exceeding Rs 2,000, while lower amounts and peer...
ALPA India seeks tax relief for pilots in FY28 BudgetALPA India has called for tax relief measures to address the ongoing attrition of Indian pilots. The organization argues that the current t...
IRDAI proposes sweeping changes to insurance distribution: Commissions, costs, mis-selling rulesThe customer-centric proposals aim to increase transparency, cut distribution costs and reduce insurer expenses.
India insurance growth to hinge on AI-led distribution, ecosystem partnerships: McKinseyThe insurance sector in India is expected to grow through AI-led distribution and ecosystem partnerships. Insurers are reassessing traditio...
Insurance mis-selling is arising because upfront commissions are too high: IRDAI chairman Ajay SethIRDAI chairman Ajay Seth said insurers should pass savings from lower commissions and operating costs to policyholders through lower premiu...
Insurance mis-selling is arising because upfront commissions are too high: Ajay Seth, Chairman, IRDAIThe benefit of cost efficiency should be passed on to customers. This entire exercise is intended to ensure that the public and policyholde...
After GST exemption, retail policy base rises 11% for Star HealthExempting individual health insurance premiums from GST has led to increased policy adoption across various demographics. Star Health repor...