In a world no one forecast, own a business that outlives presidential social posts: 6 large-cap stocks with upside potential of up to 29%For quite some time now, it has become increasingly hard to make sense of what is happening in the world. The old understanding of what is ...
11 Oct, 2026, 05.58 AM IST
GST reforms 2026: Employers get ITC on employee health, life insurance premiumsThe GST Council has recommended allowing employers to claim input tax credit on GST paid for health and life insurance policies taken for e...
10 Oct, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
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
IRDAI may roll out insurance commission caps from January, overhaul distribution rulesIndia's insurance regulator is planning significant reforms to the insurance distribution system, aiming for implementation soon. Proposed ...
09 Oct, 2026, 07.48 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
IRDAI overhaul may force insurance brokers to rethink deal valuationsThe Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India has suggested regulatory changes that may significantly affect insurance broker...
07 Oct, 2026, 07.56 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 misselling misunderstood: The regulator’s proposal is tantamount to addressing the symptom, while ignoring the causeIn FY25, the Indian insurance sector experienced significant premium growth while maintaining flat penetration rates. However, complaints r...
06 Oct, 2026, 07.26 AM 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
IRDAI’s insurance distribution paper: Economics in focus, consumer protection gaps remainRules and caps can change behaviour. Incentives determine whether organisations merely comply with the rules or actually change the behavio...
05 Oct, 2026, 11.28 AM 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
Bajaj Finserv to rope in ex-GIC re chief for reinsurance ventureBajaj Finserv is preparing to enter the reinsurance sector with the appointment of N Ramaswamy Narayanan. The former chairman of GIC Re bri...
05 Oct, 2026, 01.18 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
What will happen to policyholders if a life insurer fails? BJP MP urges PM Modi to create a safety netIn a recent appeal, BJP Rajya Sabha MP Ajeet Madhavrao Gopchade urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to implement a robust protective system ...
02 Oct, 2026, 09.07 AM IST
Insurers mull seeking mutual fund-style expense limits from IRDAIThe insurance industry is currently discussing a tiered expense structure to replace uniform expense limits set by regulators. Smaller insu...
02 Oct, 2026, 01.50 AM IST
IRDAI insurance commission curbs: Why the industry is facing a reckoningThe IRDAI's move to tighten commission caps in India's insurance sector has sparked considerable attention. Despite previous regulatory att...
28 Sep, 2026, 11.07 PM IST