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
India's crude oil import bill rises 26% to $49 billion in Q1 FY27 despite 18% fall in volumesIndia's crude oil import bill rose significantly in early 2026-27. Higher global oil prices and supply disruptions increased costs for refi...
08 Aug, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
LIC's OFS discount looks tempting, but triggers don'tAnalysts hold differing views on retail investor interest in LIC's offer for sale. The government is divesting a stake to meet minimum publ...
08 Aug, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
Buying health insurance after 60? Here's how senior citizens can reduce premiums and increase coverageWorried about rising healthcare costs after 60? Discover how senior citizens can secure robust health insurance without breaking the bank. ...
07 Aug, 2026, 08.43 AM IST
Proposed Hormuz passage deal not feasible for shipping industry, sources sayA proposed Iran-Oman deal for Strait of Hormuz control faces significant challenges. U.S. sanctions and restrictive insurance clauses imped...
07 Aug, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
PB Fintech shares gain 2% after Q1 results. Why Morgan Stanley, Nomura see up to 25% downsidePB Fintech shares rose after the Policybazaar parent reported a 92% YoY jump in Q1 FY27 net profit to Rs 163 crore. Operating revenue grew ...
06 Aug, 2026, 03.17 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
Climate tech startup InRisk raises $27 million from Bessemer, othersClimate tech startup InRisk Labs has raised $27 million in a round co-led by Bessemer Venture Partners and Sameer Brij Verma’s Northpoint C...
05 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Need to encourage young adults to buy health cover, says Aditya Birla Health Insurance CEOFor those under thirty-five, acquiring health insurance is vital for managing risks and financial burdens. Despite representing a substanti...
04 Aug, 2026, 08.37 PM 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
Comprehensive health insurance: Navigating childhood illnesses, vaccination support, and kidney function careHealth insurance covers childhood illnesses and their treatments effectively. Vaccination support is a key preventive care strategy for fam...
03 Aug, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
Using pick-up and drop for car service? Know who pays if an accident happensService centres cannot evade responsibility for accidents during vehicle pick-up and drop-off. A signed waiver does not absolve them of neg...
03 Aug, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
IN-SPACe re-entry rules expose insurance crunchThe guidelines, issued by the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) on July 23, cover planned re-entry missio...
03 Aug, 2026, 09.16 AM IST
AI set to reshape insurance economics, push industry towards scale, specialisation: ReportArtificial intelligence is set to reshape the economics of the global insurance industry, with carriers, brokers and technology providers t...
01 Aug, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
State insurers quote low premiums to win NPCIL nuke insurance coverNuclear Power Corp of India (NPCIL) had budgeted Rs 30.13 crore, including taxes, for insuring Tarapur units 3 and 4 under a one-year prope...
31 Jul, 2026, 01.33 AM IST
FinMin launches Protection & Indemnity Insurance product under Bharat Maritime Insurance PoolIndia's Department of Financial Services launched a new sovereign-backed P&I insurance product. This product is designed by New India Assur...
30 Jul, 2026, 09.59 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