Nomura becomes latest brokerage to cut PB Fintech share price target by 31%, lists 2 scenarios for fair priceNomura has cut PB Fintech’s target price by 31% to Rs 1,100 after proposed IRDAI curbs on insurance website practices and commissions. The ...
09 Oct, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
Ageas Federal launches multi-currency life insurance plan at GIFT CityAgeas Federal Life Insurance has launched its first GIFT City product, a multi-currency ULIP that lets customers invest in US dollars, euro...
09 Oct, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
Good news for employees: Input Tax Credit on group health and life insurance allowed; Know how it employeesNow GST input tax credit to emoyers on group insurance; this can mean more life and health insurance coverage for employees; Know how it he...
09 Oct, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
Healthcare paradox: More access, but who pays?Scaling too fast is irrelevant. The real problem is that India still confuses more hospitals, more doctors and more medicines with better h...
09 Oct, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
IRDAI and the avoidable art of regulatory jaywalkingThe recent policy adjustments by IRDAI have led to a marked decline in investor confidence and value within the insurance industry. The tra...
08 Oct, 2026, 09.26 PM IST
Rs 50 lakh personal accident claim denied over “misrepresentation”; insurer’s own investigator found it valid; here’s why nominee wonIn a significant ruling, the Kurnool Consumer Commission directed ICICI Lombard to pay a Rs 50 lakh insurance claim that was initially reje...
08 Oct, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
Margin boost: Jefferies picks 3 bank stocks to gain the most from RBI rate hikesJefferies expects RBI’s 25-basis-point rate hike and calibrated tightening stance to support bank earnings, particularly ICICI Bank, SBI an...
07 Oct, 2026, 06.20 PM IST
India bonds tumble after RBI's first rate hike in nearly four yearsIn a bid to combat inflation, the Reserve Bank of India has increased the key interest rate to 5.5%. This decision has led to a notable dip...
07 Oct, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
‘Increase maximum EDLI benefit to Rs 10.50 lakh’: Why this BJP MP wants government to take immediate actionIn a bid for better financial security, BJP MP Ajit Gopchade has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to enhance the Employees' Deposit Linke...
07 Oct, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
AI can decode your insurance policy, but can it predict your claim? Know the limitsNavigating health and life insurance policies can be daunting due to complex jargon and lengthy documents. AI can simplify understanding by...
07 Oct, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Insurance misselling misunderstood: The regulator’s proposal is tantamount to addressing the symptom, while ignoring the causeIn FY25, the Indian insurance sector experienced significant premium growth while maintaining flat penetration rates. However, complaints r...
06 Oct, 2026, 07.26 AM IST
Reducing commissions may help curb mis-selling of insurance products; IRDAI’s role remains crucialThe Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India has announced new proposals to limit commission rates for insurance distributor...
05 Oct, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
Wall Street’s $10 billion India hospital bet sparks a fight over billsWall Street has poured about $10 billion into Indian hospital chains over the past five years, with investors including Blackstone, KKR, TP...
05 Oct, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
Employers may soon be able to claim ITC on GST paid for employee insurance coverThe GST Council is gearing up to consider a proposal regarding input tax credit for employee insurance premiums. Currently, businesses cann...
04 Oct, 2026, 07.44 PM IST
What will happen to policyholders if a life insurer fails? BJP MP urges PM Modi to create a safety netIn a recent appeal, BJP Rajya Sabha MP Ajeet Madhavrao Gopchade urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to implement a robust protective system ...
02 Oct, 2026, 09.07 AM IST
HDFC's new CEO: Who is Anup Bagchi? The ICICI veteran set to take charge at India's largest private lenderAnup Bagchi has been appointed managing director and CEO of HDFC Bank, effective October 27, 2026. He transitions back to banking after a t...
01 Oct, 2026, 07.18 PM IST
Insurance penetration stays low as operating costs rise faster than premiums: McKinseyIndia's insurance penetration is at 3.7 per cent of GDP, which is below the global average. While life insurance premiums grew, the number ...
01 Oct, 2026, 02.24 PM IST