NPS subscribers are less swayed by short-term market movements now, says Axis Pension Fund CEO Sumit ShuklaAxis Pension Fund intends to enhance its National Pension System offerings to provide better retirement savings options. The introduction o...
26 Oct, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
Insurance commission: NBFCs seek 5-year transition period to reduce selling feeThe industry body of NBFCs has told the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) that the proposed commission caps o...
26 Oct, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
Hospitals overcharge patients upto 700% on medicines while India makes some of the world’s lowest priced drugs: Centre admits to SCGovt has told Supreme Court that hospitals overcharging patients for medicines and medical consumables is a malpractice. Its affidavit cite...
23 Oct, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
Crop, fire insurance premiums fall 31%, 26.6% in H1 FY27 amid pricing pressureIn the first half of FY27, crop insurance premiums fell by 31% due to lower rates and discounts. Fire insurance premiums also decreased by ...
22 Oct, 2026, 08.09 PM IST
India commercial insurance rates fall as capacity, competition riseCommercial insurance rates in India decreased significantly in 2026 due to increased competition among insurers. Property and financial lia...
22 Oct, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
₹10 lakh dengue health claim rejected over 2-year waiting period for a spinal disc condition; here’s why the policyholder wonA significant ruling by the Delhi State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission found in favor of a policyholder whose dengue hospitalisatio...
22 Oct, 2026, 01.43 PM IST
Sun Pharma to raise Rs 10,000 crore to part-finance Organon dealSun Pharmaceutical Industries plans to raise ₹10,000 crore through two tranches of rupee-denominated bonds. The funds will help refinance b...
21 Oct, 2026, 06.48 AM IST
HealthRail: Turning India's hospital receivables into growth capitalIn a strategic move to streamline hospital cash flow, HealthRail is offering expedited access to accrued revenues. This initiative specific...
20 Oct, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
Is ₹3 lakh enough for your emergency fund if you have a home loan, children and ageing parents?As Netflix plans to cut jobs, the importance of an emergency fund becomes paramount for households facing financial uncertainty. Discover h...
20 Oct, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
Bandhan Fin to explore health insurance foray post stabilisation of recent acquisitions: Chairman GhoshBandhan Financial Services is exploring opportunities in the health insurance sector after recent acquisitions. The company intends to focu...
18 Oct, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
No health insurance but a personal medical fund: How good is this idea?As medical treatment costs soar, should you rely solely on health insurance or build your own personal medical fund? This article explores ...
16 Oct, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
Effective insurance coverage in India could double from 15% to 30% in five years: IRDAI ChairmanOnly about 15 per cent of India's population and businesses are estimated to have effective insurance coverage, a figure that could double ...
15 Oct, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
LIC reveals details of its 3 new plans: Check benefits of New Jeevan Dhara-II, Health Shield and New Cancer CoverLife Insurance Corporation of India is set to launch three new insurance products on October 19, 2026. These offerings, namely New Jeevan D...
15 Oct, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
ET Product of the Year Awards 2026: Recognising insurance products that customers trustIndia's insurance industry is witnessing growth, yet challenges remain in accessibility and understanding. The ET Product of the Year Award...
15 Oct, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
Office critical illness cover: How well does it protect employees and their families?The distinction matters for how HR teams design the benefit. A fixed benefit CI policy addresses income replacement and non medical costs t...
12 Oct, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Two health insurance policies, one hospital bill: Here’s how to claim the unpaid hospital bill from the second insurerNavigating health insurance claims can be tricky, especially when you have multiple policies. If your hospital bill exceeds your coverage, ...
12 Oct, 2026, 01.42 PM IST
Rs 50 lakh personal accident claim denied over “misrepresentation”; insurer’s own investigator found it valid; here’s why nominee wonIn a significant ruling, the Kurnool Consumer Commission directed ICICI Lombard to pay a Rs 50 lakh insurance claim that was initially reje...
08 Oct, 2026, 11.07 AM IST