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HDFC Life reports 12 per cent premium growth in FY26, retail protection business rises 43 per centHDFC Life Insurance reported a robust 12% year-on-year growth in total premium for FY26, with its retail protection business soaring by 43%...
India's asset wealth management AUM projected to reach US$ 1.7 trillion by 2030: PwC reportIndia’s asset and wealth management industry is projected to reach US$1.7 trillion in AUM by 2030, driven by rising retail participation, g...
Oil may stay above pre-conflict levels; OMCs and gas stocks could see further upside: Probal SenGeopolitical easing may cool crude oil prices, but a return to pre-conflict levels remains unlikely soon. Experts suggest shipping disrupti...
What? Could your Social Security benefits be cut by $500 a month in 2032? Here's which states face the biggest losses from trust fund insolvencyFor millions of retirees, Social Security is more than a government benefit. It is a lifeline. New projections warn monthly checks could fa...
India-UAE energy agreement: This Emirati strategy has powerIndia and the UAE have signed a significant energy agreement. This deal allows the UAE to store crude oil in India's reserves. It also expl...
India’s invisible workforce gets a new safety net: Key labour reforms for migrant employees decodedIndia's inter-state migrant workers gain significant protections under new labour code rules notified on May 8, 2026. The Occupational Safe...
Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM: Here's what TVK promised ahead of Assembly pollsTamil actor Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has taken charge as Tamil Nadu's new government. Vijay is now the Chief Minister. The ...
West Bengal’s Delhi wall may disappear: What schemes could BJP rule in Kolkata unlock?West Bengal's long-standing political clashes with the central government over welfare schemes are set to change. With the BJP now in power...
Don't put InvITs, REITs on the MATIn India, the backbone of infrastructure funding is built on listed business trusts. However, recent tax reforms have introduced uncertaint...
Marred by controversy, light on reforms: Nepal's 'super PM' Balen Shah completes one month in officeNepal's new "super Prime Minister" Balendra Shah navigates a challenging first month. Despite an ambitious reform agenda, his government fa...
SBI Life shares fall 3% after Q4 net profit declines 1%: Here's why Nomura, Nuvama, other brokerages remain bullishSBI Life Insurance shares dipped 3% after reporting a 1% net profit decline in Q4 FY26, despite a 16% rise in net premium income. Brokerage...
ICICI Pru Life Q4 Results: Profit jumps 58% YoY to Rs 609 crore; premium growth steadyICICI Prudential Life Insurance reported a 58% jump in March-quarter profit to Rs 609 crore, while FY26 profit rose 35% to Rs 1,600 crore. ...
Insurance reforms could unlock vast growth opportunity: Dinesh Kumar KharaIndia's insurance sector is set for a major transformation. New reforms are expected to bring global standards and boost insurance coverage...
India to be strongest growing insurance mkt, premium growth to rise to 6.9% by 2030: Swiss ReIndia's insurance premium growth is projected to accelerate to 6.9% between 2026-2030, outpacing major global markets like China and the US...
Floodgates open: What 100% FDI means for insurance, you and IndiaIndia has approved 100% foreign direct investment in insurance sector, a significant reform aimed at boosting capital inflows and enhancing...
FDI hike to 100% in insurance to spur capital, competition and innovation: Aditya Birla Health CEOIndia’s move to raise the insurance FDI cap to 100% could attract fresh global capital, new entrants and greater innovation, says Aditya Bi...
Spreading the safety net farther and widerWaiving GST on health and life insurance premiums, though potentially regressive, could boost insurance penetration and reduce the state's ...
Insurers may get to diversify operations beyond core businessThe finance ministry proposes allowing insurers to expand beyond insurance. The draft suggests new services like guarantee and indemnity se...
Insurance Amendment Bill passage to boost foreign investment: Industry"The passage of Insurance Amendment Bill in Rajya Sabha marks a new beginning for the Indian insurance sector," FICCI Director General Arbi...
- Assocham asks PM to hasten reforms process
With the government winning a confidence vote in Parliament, industry body Assocham on Wednesday asked for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's ...