New EPFO rules mandate 3-day PF settlements, simplify withdrawalsGovernment revamps EPFO rules, mandating PF claim settlements within three days and imposing a 12% penal interest on officials for delays. ...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
EPFO's new social security rules tighten claim timelines, mandate digital complianceNew social security schemes under the Code on Social Security are now in effect, prioritizing digital compliance and faster claim settlemen...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
Prudential HCL Health Insurance gets IRDAI nodIndia's health insurance sector welcomes a new player as Prudential HCL Health Insurance receives regulatory approval. This joint venture, ...
02 Jul, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
BJP rejects Mahua Moitra's 'egg attack' claim, blames TMC infightingWest Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya dismissed Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra's claims of egg-throwing at her party office, attributing ...
02 Jul, 2026, 01.55 AM IST
Don't worry, banks have shock absorbers: RBIIn its bi-annual Financial Stability Report, the RBI flagged concerns over customer service in the insurance sector and again cautioned tha...
01 Jul, 2026, 01.09 AM IST
Solvency buffers at insurers thinning; general insurance sector more of a concernThe Reserve Bank of India's latest report highlights concerns over thinning capital in the insurance sector. While life insurers remain com...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
IRDAI chairman urges insurers to build affordable products for Rs 5-25 lakh cover to boost penetrationIRDAI Chairman Ajay Seth called for insurance companies to prioritise covering a broader range of unique lives rather than merely chasing p...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.36 PM IST
Two general insurance licences approved since 100% FDI move by govt: Irdai chairman Ajay SethIndia's insurance regulator has greenlit two proposals for 100% foreign ownership in general insurance firms, following the government's FD...
30 Jun, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
My wife and I declared diabetes in our health insurance policy. Will it cover new illnesses too?ET Wealth Reader's Query: My wife and I have had a floater health insurance policy for over four years. We declared diabetes as a pre-exist...
30 Jun, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
PFC-REC merger explained: Swap ratio, rationale, other key details as merger set to create Rs 11 lakh cr power financing giantThe proposed merger of Power Finance Corporation and REC will create India's largest power sector financing institution with a combined loa...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
EPFO 3.0 promises a digital PF experience, but can it fix years of legacy problems?EPFO 3.0 aims to modernize provident fund services through upgraded technology, faster claim processing, simplified withdrawals, digital re...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
Insurance money left unclaimed? How to trace, verify and recover your moneyNearly Rs 8,974 crore in unclaimed insurance funds is lying with insurers due to missing nominees, outdated records, lost documents and lac...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
'Look inward': India 'categorically rejects' Pakistan's Karachi violence claims as 'baseless'India has strongly refuted Pakistan's claims linking it to Saturday's violence in Karachi, labeling the accusations as "baseless." New Delh...
28 Jun, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
Adulting 101: Why financial protection isn't just for parentsThe article highlights why financial protection should begin early, not just after major life milestones. It explains how buying a term ins...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
How a Gujarat car owner claimed Rs 1.25 lakh insurance without any proof of accident?A Surat car owner received Rs 1.25 lakh from ICICI Lombard after a consumer commission ruled the undisputed car damage warranted compensati...
25 Jun, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
HDFC Life reports 12 per cent premium growth in FY26, retail protection business rises 43 per centHDFC Life Insurance reported a robust 12% year-on-year growth in total premium for FY26, with its retail protection business soaring by 43%...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
Health insurance: Overall claims experience needs improvement in India; delays, rejections are big pain points in reimbursement, says surveyPolicybazaar's latest Health Claims Experience Index reveals that while cashless claims are preferred, the overall process needs significan...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.25 AM IST