What is the Index of Services Production and which sectors does it cover?India's Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has launched a new monthly services production index. This experimental index, ...
14 Jul, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
PM Ayushman Bharat medical insurance cover may get double from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh: Check latest updateA parliamentary panel suggests increasing Ayushman Bharat insurance cover to ten lakh rupees. This change aims to better cover advanced and...
14 Jul, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
ITR 2026: Increased disclosure requirements for overseas investments and foreign assets—are Indian taxpayers ready?Indian taxpayers face new disclosure rules for foreign assets and investments. Global information exchange frameworks necessitate accurate ...
14 Jul, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 20%Sentiment is a fickle thing and can change before you know it. And by the time you figure out why, the market would have moved on. So, whil...
13 Jul, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
Parental health coverage in group insurance: Why opting out of it can be a costly mistakeA large number of senior citizens find it difficult to get individual insurance covers. Insurers may charge higher premiums or decline cove...
13 Jul, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
Antibiotic resistance emerging as major threat to surgical care: ExpertsAntimicrobial resistance now challenges routine surgical procedures and increases infection risks. Surgeons warn that losing effective anti...
12 Jul, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
Should you go for accidental death insurance despite having term insurance? Check this before decidingTerm insurance offers protection, but an accidental death rider provides additional payout. This rider is an optional add-on, not a replace...
10 Jul, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
Hormuz ship insurance demand drops as owners get nervousLondon marine insurers report fewer transit inquiries for the Strait of Hormuz. Shipowners show growing caution as US and Iran exchange att...
10 Jul, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
Financial literacy for students: The skills Indian schools still aren't teachingFinancial literacy for students refers to the ability to manage money: budgeting, saving, investing, and recognising fraud. Only 16.7% of I...
09 Jul, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
Sow seeds for smart farming as the next revolution might not be just about higher yieldsIndia is strengthening agricultural climate resilience using data and technology. Digital public goods like DiCRA aid vulnerability assessm...
09 Jul, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
Aviva set to become first foreign insurer to fully own India life businessUK insurer Aviva Plc is set to fully own its Indian life insurance venture. This move follows India's recent policy allowing total foreign ...
09 Jul, 2026, 06.23 AM IST
Alliance Insurance Brokers helps settle Rs 1,100-crore health insurance claims in FY26Alliance Insurance Brokers settled over 1.5 lakh group health claims in FY26. The company disbursed a total of Rs 1,100 crore for these cla...
08 Jul, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
Why NRIs are re-evaluating health insurance for parents in IndiaRising healthcare expenses in India necessitate reassessment of parental health insurance. Many existing policies offer insufficient covera...
08 Jul, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
India to roll out new high-frequency economy barometer on July 14India will launch a new services production index next week to track activity in the country's dominant services economy. It aims to provid...
08 Jul, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
LIC highlights stronger profitability, higher margins and digital push ahead of investor meetingsIndia's Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) has reported robust financial performance, with net profit soaring to $6.07 billion and margins im...
06 Jul, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
Enrol under PM Fasal Bima Yojana by July 31: Maharashtra agriculture minister to farmersMaharashtra Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharane has urged farmers to enroll in the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana by July 31. This rev...
04 Jul, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Catch 'em before they fall: India's new climate safety netIndian cities face a dual threat of extreme heat and torrential monsoons, severely impacting informal workers. Traditional insurance and go...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.34 PM IST