Tap-and-pay takes off; ADIA to trim Lenskart stakeHappy Thursday! Tap-and-pay card usage is on the rise in India despite UPI's dominance. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
11 Jun, 2026, 07.04 AM IST
Proposed commission caps may drive consolidation in insurance distribution: Acko CEOAcko founder Varun Dua anticipates regulatory changes to insurance distributor commissions will drive consolidation and professionalization...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
ADIA to sell Rs 1,944 crore Lenskart stake days after SoftBank exitAbu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) is set to divest up to 2.3% of its stake in eyewear retailer Lenskart for approximately Rs 1,944 cror...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.44 PM IST
BFSI’s new trust economy: Why privacy is the quietest driver of growthWith India's DPDP framework taking shape, forward-looking financial institutions are turning privacy into a competitive advantage with supp...
10 Jun, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
Life insurers' premium income up 19% in Apr-MayLife insurance premiums surged 19% to ₹62,581 crore in April-May, fueled by strong individual policy sales and improved retail demand post-...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
These 8 banking stocks have an upside potential of up to 26% in 1 year, according to analystsIf oil prices stay at higher levels, some FPIs with exposure to the Indian banking sector through ETFs might decide to sell, putting these ...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of up to 26%Just look at developments in the past 48 hours. The war between Iran and Israel resumed, but within hours Tehran said it had halted all off...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
Promoter entities sell Rs 153 crore worth shares in Motilal Oswal block deal; HDFC Life picks up stakeTwo promoter-group charitable entities of Motilal Oswal Financial Services sold shares worth about Rs 153 crore through block deals, with H...
08 Jun, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
TCS signs multi-million euro AI deal with Canada LifeUnder the partnership, TCS will use its artificial intelligence and digital capabilities to manage and modernise Canada Life's data centres...
08 Jun, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
Insurance CEOs’ pay now linked to claims and customer grievances: What it means for policyholdersInsurance CEOs’ remuneration will now partly depend on how well they treat policyholders, from settling claims to resolving complaints. A t...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
LIC in talks with regulators on long-term instruments to match growing liabilities: CEOLife Insurance Corporation of India is working with regulators like the Reserve Bank and Sebi. This is to increase long-term investment opt...
07 Jun, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
Lenskart shares fall 2% on Softbank's Rs 2,873-crore stake sale; draws Goldman, Fidelity, othersLenskart Solutions share price dipped 2% on Thursday as SoftBank affiliate SVF II Lightbulb (Cayman) sold a significant stake. Global and d...
04 Jun, 2026, 09.26 AM IST
SoftBank sells Rs 2,873 crore worth of Lenskart shares in block deal to Goldman Sachs and other investorsLenskart Solutions saw a major stake sale as SoftBank offloaded shares worth about Rs 2,873 crore through a block deal. The transaction dre...
03 Jun, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
CEOs quitting general insurance companies to pursue entrepreneurial venturesTop executives are exiting established general insurance firms to launch new entrepreneurial ventures. This trend is fueled by India's vast...
03 Jun, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
Generali Central Life Insurance aims to double business to Rs 2,000 cr in 3 yearsGenerali Central Life Insurance plans to double its business to Rs 2,000 crore in three years. The company will leverage its partnership wi...
02 Jun, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
Coforge shares gain over 2% after unveiling agentic AI platform for insurance industryCoforge's stock saw a boost following the launch of its "Nexa Agentic AI Platform," designed to enhance the global insurance industry. This...
02 Jun, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
Mahindra, Manulife incorporate life insurance JV after MCA nodMahindra and Manulife's joint venture, Mahindra Manulife Insurance Ltd (MMIL), has officially been incorporated. This new entity aims to be...
01 Jun, 2026, 12.13 PM IST