Healthcare paradox: More access, but who pays?Scaling too fast is irrelevant. The real problem is that India still confuses more hospitals, more doctors and more medicines with better h...
09 Oct, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
Weak rains clouds recovery in Rs 3.3 lakh crore microfinance sectorIndia's microfinance sector, with a market worth ₹3.30 lakh crore, is encountering credit risk hurdles. Key factors include inconsistent ra...
09 Oct, 2026, 06.55 AM IST
IRDAI and the avoidable art of regulatory jaywalkingThe recent policy adjustments by IRDAI have led to a marked decline in investor confidence and value within the insurance industry. The tra...
08 Oct, 2026, 09.26 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
‘Increase maximum EDLI benefit to Rs 10.50 lakh’: Why this BJP MP wants government to take immediate actionIn a bid for better financial security, BJP MP Ajit Gopchade has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to enhance the Employees' Deposit Linke...
07 Oct, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
AI can decode your insurance policy, but can it predict your claim? Know the limitsNavigating health and life insurance policies can be daunting due to complex jargon and lengthy documents. AI can simplify understanding by...
07 Oct, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Indian Coast Guard recruitment 2026: Check how to apply, eligibility, vacancies, selection process and salarySSC has opened applications for 365 Indian Coast Guard posts, with eligible male and female Indian citizens able to apply online from Octob...
07 Oct, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
ElevenLabs bets big on India; GCC jobs shiftElevenLabs is planning to expand its voice AI platform to include all 22 Indian languages. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
06 Oct, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
Insurance brokers oppose IRDAI commission caps, warn of 60-70% revenue hitInsurance brokers in India are opposing commission cap proposals from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India. They war...
06 Oct, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
Insurance brokers oppose IRDAI's proposed reforms on caps on commissionsIndian insurance brokers are opposing regulatory proposals that include caps on commissions paid to various distributors. The Insurance Reg...
06 Oct, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
Finmin to meet heads of banks on Tuesday to review progress of financial inclusion schemeA meeting involving bank heads is scheduled for Tuesday to assess the progress of financial inclusion schemes. Key initiatives include Prad...
05 Oct, 2026, 10.18 PM IST
Wall Street’s $10 billion India hospital bet sparks a fight over billsWall Street has poured about $10 billion into Indian hospital chains over the past five years, with investors including Blackstone, KKR, TP...
05 Oct, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
Employers may soon be able to claim ITC on GST paid for employee insurance coverThe GST Council is gearing up to consider a proposal regarding input tax credit for employee insurance premiums. Currently, businesses cann...
04 Oct, 2026, 07.44 PM IST
India extends RoDTEP export support till Dec 2026; raises insurance cover to 95% amid West Asia disruptionThe government has extended the RoDTEP scheme for exporters until December 31, 2026, while raising insurance risk coverage to 95% for eligi...
03 Oct, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
Export schemes extended amid West Asia crisisThe Centre extended the duty refund scheme Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) and the Rebate of State and Central ...
01 Oct, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
Enhanced insurance cover for West Asia exports extended to March 2027Indian exporters will continue to receive upgraded insurance protection against buyer payment defaults until March 31, 2027. The expanded c...
30 Sep, 2026, 06.55 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