The 'trustworthy' changes in the lives of India's middle classDigital payments and tax reforms have significantly altered middle-class spending habits. GST has streamlined consumption taxes, impacting ...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
Is ₹5-10 lakh health insurance cover enough? Check these 3 factors to know how much you needHealthcare costs in India are soaring due to escalating medical inflation. Experts warn that securing adequate health insurance is no longe...
24 Aug, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
NRI life insurance protection plans can be 50–60% cheaper in India: Should you buy here or in your country of residence?NRIs can buy life insurance in India to protect financial obligations. Additional KYC and underwriting requirements apply for non-resident ...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Independence Day 2026: The companies India built for business backbone enter a new chapter2026 Independence Day: India's public sector, initially built for industrial necessity, is now undergoing a significant transformation. The...
15 Aug, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
MSMED Bill promises faster payments, but TReDS hurdles and GST ambiguity may leave smaller firms behindThe Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill was passed by Parliament last week, nearly two decades after the MSMED...
15 Aug, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
Independence Day 2026: A 1968 gold ban that turned every Indian household into an underground vaultIn 1968, the Gold (Control) Act restricted gold ownership and capped jewellery purity at 14 karats to curb imports and conserve foreign exc...
14 Aug, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
India plans insurance reforms to rein in healthcare costs, sources sayIndia is considering sweeping health insurance reforms to standardise treatment rates, coverage and billing, while expanding a nationwide c...
12 Aug, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
Independence Day 2026: 79 years of work, ambition and the making of modern India2026 Independence Day of India: The country's job market transformed from government security to private paychecks and now relies on acquir...
11 Aug, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
Motor insurance bills could feel the pinch as insurers crack down on third-party fraudMotor insurers are intensifying efforts to curb third-party claim fraud as rising court awards and more uninsured vehicles increase pressur...
11 Aug, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
Households in India, other Asia-Pacific regions highly vulnerable to El Nino-driven price shocks: S&PAsia-Pacific economies face rising prices and weather shocks from El Nino. Reduced rainfall and climate disruption will affect agricultural...
09 Aug, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
LIC weighing plans to invest in health insurance, fintech: R Doraiswamy, CEO, LICLIC said the government’s ₹31,552-crore offer for sale reflects investor confidence and helped achieve 10% public shareholding. The insurer...
08 Aug, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
Low insurance penetration, reforms to drive 'massive' growth in India's insurance sector: S&PIndia's insurance sector anticipates significant long-term expansion driven by reforms and low penetration. Favorable regulations are attra...
06 Aug, 2026, 01.42 PM IST
ETMarkets NRI Talk| The question is no longer 'Why India?' but 'At what valuation?': Bhaskar HazraHazra also shares his views on sector opportunities, the role of alternatives, and why financial assets are increasingly becoming a preferr...
06 Aug, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
Quote of the day by Barack Obama: ''Focusing your life solely on making a buck shows a certain poverty of ambition. It asks too little of...'' — Inspiring life lessons on purpose, leadership, personal growth, fulfillment, and why chasing a mission bigger than yourself unlocks your true potential by the former US PresidentToday's Quote of the Day by Barack Obama: Barack Obama’s famous quote challenges individuals to look beyond financial accumulation and seek...
03 Aug, 2026, 11.02 PM IST
IRDAI’s insurance reforms: Why fixing commissions matters more than tracking sellersSome carmakers sell vehicles without a spare wheel, offering just a puncture repair kit instead. Nobody proposes a register of the salesmen...
03 Aug, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
Insurers not liable for accident compensation if driver's licence was invalid: Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court ruled insurance companies are not liable for accidents with unlicensed drivers. Driving without a valid license can lead ...
30 Jul, 2026, 07.15 PM IST
ProTec gets insurance licence; Irdai revamps key guidelinesProTec General Insurance will be allowed to undertake general insurance business under the applicable regulatory framework. The four regist...
30 Jul, 2026, 01.12 AM IST