Women account for over 57% of online medical consultations through eSanjeevaniThe eSanjeevani platform has reached a significant milestone of 50 crore teleconsultations across India. It shows notable participation, wi...
06 Oct, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
I will need Rs 30 lakh for my child’s studies in 3 years. Should I move my Rs 1.2 crore portfolio to safe assets?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I am 42 and have been investing through SIPs for over a decade. My mutual fund portfolio has grown to Rs 1.2 cror...
06 Oct, 2026, 12.43 PM IST
Trump’s $500 Obamacare refund checks are going out: Who qualifies, which 30 states are included and how the payments workEligible individuals who bought 2026 coverage via HealthCare.gov but did not receive premium tax credits may get a $500 payment. More than ...
06 Oct, 2026, 05.34 AM IST
Waiting on income? Deferring payments into next year could reduce your 2026 taxable income, but there is a catch you should know firstIf you’re self-employed and expect a lower income next year, delaying eligible payments until January could reduce your current-year taxabl...
05 Oct, 2026, 10.39 PM 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
Donald Trump says US to send one-time $90 payment to 20 million seniors enrolled in MedicarePresident Donald Trump announced a one-time $90 payment for over 20 million Americans enrolled in Medicare. The payments are intended to as...
03 Oct, 2026, 10.34 AM IST
'Proud to return your money to you': Trump sends personalized letter with $500 ACA 'refund' checks - Read Full TextEligible Americans are set to receive $500 refund checks from President Donald Trump linked to the Affordable Care Act. These refunds targe...
01 Oct, 2026, 08.43 AM IST
Jio Financial, Allianz pump Rs 640 crore into general insurance JV via rights issueJio Financial Services and Allianz Europe B.V. have each invested Rs 320.05 crore in Jio Allianz General Insurance through a rights issue, ...
30 Sep, 2026, 09.18 PM IST
Only ₹2 lakh was paid by Star Health against a claim of ₹4.28 lakh, citing a sub-limit clause: Here’s why the policyholder won ₹2.28 lakh moreA recent case involving Star Health and Allied Insurance highlights the complexities of health insurance policies with disease-specific sub...
30 Sep, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
₹12 lakh in stocks, ₹10 lakh health insurance but just ₹18,000 cash in bank account: Corporate employee shares 2 AM ‘rich on paper’ reality checkA corporate employee's Reddit post has highlighted the gap between having investments and having readily accessible emergency cash. He clai...
30 Sep, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
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...
27 Sep, 2026, 09.26 PM IST
Missed declaring parents’ pre-existing conditions? Know if you should disclose them now or switch policiesNot disclosing your parents' medical conditions when buying health insurance can have serious repercussions, especially at the time of a cl...
25 Sep, 2026, 11.27 AM IST
PB Fintech's 36% bloodbath rattles market, but Jefferies stays bullish. What does it see in Policybazaar parent?PB Fintech shares plunged a record 36% to a 52-week low, wiping out around Rs 31,430 crore in market value after IRDAI proposed changes to ...
25 Sep, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
Lower commissions could push Policybazaar into insurance manufacturing: Yashish DahiyaPB Fintech is evaluating the possibility of entering insurance manufacturing as distribution commissions may decrease significantly. The pr...
25 Sep, 2026, 08.28 AM IST
HDFC MF bets on PB Fintech, buys stake worth Rs 321 crore as IRDAI reforms trigger 36% stock routHDFC Mutual Fund bought 25 lakh PB Fintech shares worth about Rs 321 crore at Rs 1,282.30 each, even as the stock plunged 36% after IRDAI p...
24 Sep, 2026, 09.30 PM IST
PB Fintech forced to rethink business plan as India insurance commissions cap comes as a major shockerProposed commission caps from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India could severely impact PB Fintech's revenue. The c...
24 Sep, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
Irdai proposes big changes to insurance commissions; companies, agents may feel the pinchIrdai has proposed an overhaul of the commission payment structure for insurance distributors across various products. This new framework a...
24 Sep, 2026, 11.28 AM IST