India's economic pillars show 'no fragility', says Finance Minister Nirmala SitharamanUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the government's commitment to increasing capital expenditure to promote economic gro...
02 Nov, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
Life insurance bought under MWP Act: Why it matters and how it can ensure greater protection for your familyCutting through money jargon, one topic at a time. This week, Preeti Kulkarni explains how the MWP Act can ensure greater protection for yo...
02 Nov, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
State-run general insurers to submit turnaround plansState-run general insurers must submit board-approved plans to the government for reducing unprofitable business segments. The government a...
02 Nov, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
Irdai to weigh 650+ responses on insurance commissionsThe regulator had extended the deadline earlier by a week after receiving more than 650 responses to its September 23 consultation paper, w...
02 Nov, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
Cyberattacks on banks, including AU Small Finance Bank, worry insurers as claim risks riseCyberattacks targeting financial institutions have raised concerns about security vulnerabilities and potential losses. AU Small Finance Ba...
01 Nov, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
Good intentions, unintended consequences: The cost of regulationRegulation is vital for protecting consumers and building trust, but unpredictable or poorly calibrated policy changes can disrupt business...
01 Nov, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
Largescale cyberattacks test the limits of insurance coverWhile businesses rush to enhance their cyber insurance cover, the incidents have triggered a debate over whether existing policies adequate...
31 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
AU Small Finance Bank hit by a likely breach of 'limited' dataThe lender is investigating a potential breach of "limited data" pertaining to its vehicle-loan customers. The data was hosted on a third-p...
31 Oct, 2026, 12.52 AM IST
PB Fintech's UAE insurance business grows 19-fold as it looks beyond motor coverPB Fintech has achieved impressive growth within the UAE insurance landscape, notably boosting its premium volumes since FY22. With a strat...
30 Oct, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
PB Fintech Q2 profit rises 43% to Rs 192 crore, revenue grows 35%The growth was led by Policybazaar's insurance distribution business, where demand for health and term insurance remained strong. Total ins...
30 Oct, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
Aditya Birla Capital Q2 profit rises 38% to Rs 1,288-crAditya Birla Capital reported an impressive 38% profit increase for the September quarter of FY27, with profit after tax soaring to Rs 1,28...
30 Oct, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
Health insurers seek expense cap tweaksStandalone health insurers have requested that mandatory insurance products be excluded from expense-of-management calculations. They argue...
30 Oct, 2026, 02.04 AM IST
Charlie Munger skipped insurance on his mansion, said all intelligent people ‘do it my way’. What did he mean?During a recent shareholder meeting, Charlie Munger shared his reasoning behind opting out of fire insurance for his mansion. He argued tha...
29 Oct, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
Bandhan Bank to face a Rs 200 crore hit from insurance norm changeFacing an anticipated Rs 200 crore dip in income from proposed cuts to insurance commissions, Bandhan Bank's managing director, Partha Prat...
29 Oct, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
These 7 private and public banking stocks have an upside of up to 27% in one year, according to analystsIf interest rates stay high, and there are signs of a slowdown, banks that depend on retail deposits are the ones to watch carefully. That ...
28 Oct, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
- Dynamic pricing's unacceptable in insurance, big payouts erode value: IRDAI chief Ajay Seth
IRDAI chief Ajay Seth criticises the approach of some digital platforms, warns high commissions leave less in the risk pool, push up premiu...
28 Oct, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
Insurance commission: IRDAI extends time for feedback to October 31The regulator is engaging with different stakeholder groups and has not reached a conclusion on the proposals, IRDAI chairman Ajay Seth had...
26 Oct, 2026, 12.49 AM IST