RBI approves LIC to acquire up to 9.99% stake in ICICI BankThe Reserve Bank of India has approved Life Insurance Corporation's stake acquisition. LIC can now acquire up to 9.99% of ICICI Bank's shar...
05 Sep, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
Finance Minister pitches India's reform-led growth story to US InvestorsIndia remains the world's fastest-growing major economy, achieving 7.8% growth in Q1 FY27. The finance minister highlighted government focu...
04 Sep, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
Global buyers care less about where SaaS is built, more about what it delivers: SmartWinnr CEOSmartWinnr CEO Anindita Banik on why India’s SaaS companies are increasingly being judged on product quality and performance, rather than t...
31 Aug, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
IRDAI bars Niva Bupa from opening new offices for six monthsNiva Bupa Health Insurance received an order from the regulator to halt new places of business. This action stems from failing to meet expe...
21 Aug, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
LIC gets RBI nod to raise stake in HDFC Bank to nearly 10% from 4.11%Life Insurance Corporation of India received approval from the Reserve Bank of India. This allows LIC to increase its stake in HDFC Bank to...
20 Aug, 2026, 08.38 AM IST
Healthcare delivery capital-intensive, hospital tariffs only tip of iceberg: NATHEALTHHealthcare delivery costs are capital-intensive and investment-heavy, according to NATHEALTH. Policy discussions should address structural ...
18 Aug, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
SIDBI backing is a ‘huge stamp of credibility’ for Cedar Hill Capital: Sahil AnandSIDBI’s backing of Cedar Hill Capital’s fund marks a strong vote of confidence in its strategy of investing in AI-first enterprise FinTech,...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
Sebi broadens scope of online bond platforms, permits IFSCA-regulated products and tax-saving bondsSEBI has expanded the scope for Online Bond Platform Providers (OBPPs), allowing them to offer IFSCA-regulated products and specific tax-sa...
14 Aug, 2026, 08.39 PM IST
ETMarkets Management Talk| North America, AI adoption and recurring revenues to fuel Newgen's next leg of growth: Tarun NandwaniWhat is particularly encouraging is the shift in customer priorities. Enterprises are moving beyond automating individual processes and are...
11 Aug, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
Nearly 32% entities expect AI to drive re-skilling over job cuts: SurveyAround 32 per cent of surveyed entities expect AI will drive significant re-skilling and job transformation rather than large net reduction...
10 Aug, 2026, 09.34 AM IST
No insurance, no fuel? Supreme Court proposes pilot project, extends tenure of third party insurance cover for new vehiclesThe Supreme Court has proposed new measures to address widespread non-compliance with mandatory motor insurance laws. Automatic e-challans ...
05 Aug, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
SC proposes no fuel for uninsured vehicles, seeks tech-driven road safety overhaulThe Supreme Court has directed the Centre to design a pilot project denying fuel to uninsured vehicles. This initiative aims to improve roa...
05 Aug, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
Surrender and withdrawals as a share of total benefits paid by life insurers rise to 39%Surrender and withdrawal benefits paid by life insurers have increased significantly. These benefits now exceed maturity benefits paid by t...
03 Aug, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
Insurers redraw playbook as AI risks spawn new coverAI-specific underwriting is being built into existing policies, with standalone products expected as the market matures.
30 Jul, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
LIC appoints Shatmanyu Shrivastava as new CFO, replacing Sunil AgrawalShatmanyu Shrivastava has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer of LIC. He replaces Sunil Agrawal, who resigned from the financ...
28 Jul, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
Motor insurance: Consider issuing circular standardising cross-border coverage clauses, SC to IRDAIThe Supreme Court on Monday asked IRDAI to consider issuing a master circular to standardise cross-border coverage clauses in motor insuran...
20 Jul, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
NRI insurance: Benefits, risks, and features of GIFT City’s dollar-denominated insurance plansMany companies—including HDFC Life International, ICICI Prudential Life, ICICI Lombard, Star Union Dai-ichi Life, IndiaFirst Life and Tata-...
20 Jul, 2026, 11.22 AM IST