Crude oil crisis in Hormuz: Much more than just price and quantityThe conflict in Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, severely impacting global oil shipments and market dynamics. While oil availability h...
13 Oct, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
The business case for climate actionThe former IKEA CEO and Earthshot Prize chair argues that climate change and nature loss have become immediate business risks, not future c...
05 Oct, 2026, 12.13 PM IST
Bajaj Finserv to rope in ex-GIC re chief for reinsurance ventureBajaj Finserv is preparing to enter the reinsurance sector with the appointment of N Ramaswamy Narayanan. The former chairman of GIC Re bri...
05 Oct, 2026, 01.18 AM IST
The millennial midlife crisis: It is Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara minus Spain, minus skydiving and minus, frankly, the menMillennials are experiencing a midlife crisis defined less by one dramatic event and more by several anxieties arriving at once: ageing bod...
04 Oct, 2026, 07.42 AM IST
Man left BMW on highway after puncture, found it burnt next morning; insurer denied Rs 70 lakh claim; he fights back and wins claim money with 7% interestAccording to the insurer, the BMW owner made multiple policy violations. Specifically, he failed to immediately notify the police and the i...
30 Sep, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
Employee put on PIP after 5 years decides to leave after secretly securing another job, but an unexpected COBRA tip makes the resignation timing a bigger questionAn employee put on a performance improvement plan (PIP) after five years at a company had already secured another fully remote job and was ...
28 Sep, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
IRDAI’s commission crackdown: Why insurers may cope but distributors face a tougher testTransformations are on the horizon for India's insurance industry, with new proposals from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authori...
28 Sep, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
IFCI, New India Assurance, other stocks drop up to 3% as NSE makes a muted market debut. What to expect?On Thursday, shares of IFCI, New India Assurance Company, and General Insurance Corporation fell up to 3%. The National Stock Exchange list...
24 Sep, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
Gujarat floods trigger thousands of crores in insurance claims, prompting rate hikes for industrial risksGujarat floods have triggered substantial insurance claims, prompting a review of pricing. Insurers are now pushing for more disciplined pr...
18 Sep, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk| India less vulnerable to US rate shocks, but expensive midcaps remain at risk: Amar K AmbaniIndian equities are better positioned to withstand global rate shocks due to strong domestic liquidity, but expensive mid- and small-cap st...
17 Sep, 2026, 12.43 PM IST
Russia squeezed, Saudi route hit, China circles: Why India's oil bill could get heavierIndia is encountering soaring costs for crude oil imports due to ongoing global supply chain issues. Disruptions in Saudi oil export infras...
17 Sep, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
Oriental Insurance hopes to turn corner in FY27 assisted by NSE stake dilutionLooking ahead, Oriental Insurance Company projects a profitable turnaround by 2026-27, facilitated by a planned stake dilution in the Natio...
13 Sep, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
New problem shaping up for the oil market as Hormuz remains shutHouthi forces have seized Perim Island, threatening the vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait shipping lane. This development occurs as the Strait of ...
11 Sep, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
Insurer can't reject claim if alcohol habit disclosed before policy purchase: Consumer commissionA consumer commission ordered Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance to pay over fifty lakh rupees. The company rejected a widow's claim despite di...
04 Sep, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
Insurers plan floor for fire cover to avoid large burnsNon-life insurers are considering a minimum rate for fire insurance's natural catastrophe component. This move follows concerns about steep...
03 Sep, 2026, 01.30 AM IST
Won't chase top-line growth at any cost: SBI General CEO on fire insurance pricing warSBI General Insurance will not chase fire insurance business at unsustainable prices. The company aims to improve profitability and maintai...
02 Sep, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
Fire insurance premiums fall 28% in Q1 amid deep discountingFire insurance premiums dropped significantly in the first four months of the financial year. Aggressive discounting on large industrial ri...
27 Aug, 2026, 12.31 AM IST