GST reforms: Refunds, wider ITC mark third phase of reform as India targets global supply chains, says PwC’s Pratik JainPwC’s Pratik Jain said the GST Council’s latest measures mark the third phase of the tax reform, shifting focus to bolder policy changes an...
09 Oct, 2026, 01.07 AM IST
GST reforms 2026: Employers get ITC on employee health, life insurance premiumsThe GST Council has recommended allowing employers to claim input tax credit on GST paid for health and life insurance policies taken for e...
09 Oct, 2026, 12.32 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
Govt asks banks to develop a sector-wide quantum transition along with an AI resilience frameworkAccording to the industry, major concerns in this segment include 'harvest now, decrypt later' threats, where cyber adversaries stockpile e...
07 Oct, 2026, 11.23 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
One Dashboard Is Enough: RBI allows account aggregator interoperabilityMove seen easing customer acquisition across the financial system – pensions, stocks, insurance, loans, or plain-vanilla banking
07 Oct, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
ElevenLabs bets big on India; GCC jobs shiftElevenLabs is planning to expand its voice AI platform to include all 22 Indian languages. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
06 Oct, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
Insurance brokers oppose IRDAI commission caps, warn of 60-70% revenue hitInsurance brokers in India are opposing commission cap proposals from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India. They war...
06 Oct, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
Insurance brokers oppose IRDAI's proposed reforms on caps on commissionsIndian insurance brokers are opposing regulatory proposals that include caps on commissions paid to various distributors. The Insurance Reg...
06 Oct, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
Piyush Goyal takes India investment pitch to AIA, MetLife, IBM and General AtlanticCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal promoted India as an investment destination during meetings with leading global firms. He highlighted the co...
06 Oct, 2026, 11.52 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
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
IRDAI’s insurance distribution paper: Economics in focus, consumer protection gaps remainRules and caps can change behaviour. Incentives determine whether organisations merely comply with the rules or actually change the behavio...
05 Oct, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
India within striking distance of 8% GDP growth, resilience not accidental: Shaktikanta DasWith an ambitious target of 8% GDP growth, India aims for Viksit Bharat by the year 2047 through innovative reforms. The government is dedi...
04 Oct, 2026, 08.48 PM IST
PB Fintech shares crash 50% from peak, fall below 2021 IPO price. More downside coming?PB Fintech shares plunged 50% from their all-time high to drop below the 2021 IPO price of Rs 980. The sharp six-day selloff follows propos...
01 Oct, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
Bernstein cuts PB Fintech share price target by 53%. More pressure after Rs 37,000 m-cap rout?PB Fintech shares have plunged 42% in four sessions, wiping out Rs 37,000 crore in market value, following IRDAI’s proposed reforms to curb...
30 Sep, 2026, 09.26 AM IST
Can IRDAI’s insurance reforms impact NBFCs? Jefferies warns L&T Finance, Piramal Finance, others are most exposedIRDAI’s proposed insurance distribution reforms could extend beyond insurers and distributors, potentially pressuring NBFC fee income. Jeff...
24 Sep, 2026, 05.01 PM IST