Warren Buffett's framework for finding businesses to invest : The ‘Shiftless Nephew test’Warren Buffett once revealed a brutally simple test for separating great businesses from merely good ones: Could you put a lazy, not-too-sm...
15 May, 2026, 06.56 AM IST
Commercial property insurer FM launches new insurance policy for manufacturers in IndiaThrough FM Essential, insurance company FM says it can support a broader group of manufacturing companies with their resilience journeys.
13 May, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Will provide insurance to all vessels coming to or going from India: DFS Secretary NagarajuIndia has launched its own maritime insurance pool. This initiative aims to support Indian maritime trade. Vedanta Sterlite, Balrampur Suga...
12 May, 2026, 09.07 PM IST
Quote of the day by Ajit Jain: ‘Just because you don't find another Ajit…’ – inspiring lessons on leadership, teamwork and why strong companies grow beyond one person at Berkshire HathawayAjit Jain quote shows that strong companies do not depend on one person. Berkshire Hathaway can still grow even without him. His journey fr...
03 May, 2026, 01.15 AM IST
Centre allows 100% FDI in insurance via auto route"Foreign investment in this sector shall be subject to compliance with the provisions of the Insurance Act, 1938(4 of 1938), and the condit...
03 May, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
Berkshire Hathaway profit rises despite consumer stress, cash sets recordBerkshire Hathaway reported stronger Q1 operating profit despite economic headwinds impacting consumer businesses. Led by Warren Buffett an...
02 May, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
India notifies 100% foreign investment in insurance sector, LIC limit stays at 20%The central government has notified 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in insurance companies under the automatic route, allowing foreign...
02 May, 2026, 06.42 PM IST
Jio Financial shares jump 4% as firm inks 50:50 JV deal with Allianz for general, health insurance businessJio Financial Services shares jumped after it signed a binding agreement to form a 50:50 insurance joint venture with Allianz Group. The JV...
23 Apr, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
Finance Ministry plans to broaden Actuaries Act scope beyond insurance, pensionsThe finance ministry is set to update the Actuaries Act, 2006. This will expand actuarial science to include data science and risk manageme...
23 Apr, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
Allianz, Jio Financial Services ink 50:50 insurance JV to tap India’s growing marketJio Financial Services and Allianz Group are partnering to launch a new insurance venture in India. This 50:50 joint venture will offer gen...
22 Apr, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
India builds insurance shield for risky sea trade as global cover dries upIn response to the challenges posed by renewed hostilities affecting maritime trade, Indian public sector insurers have unveiled an innovat...
21 Apr, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
Irdai keeps FY27 cession rate at 4%, backs GIC Re roleIrdai has maintained the mandatory 4% cession rate for FY27, directing general insurers to place this share with GIC Re. This decision aims...
18 Apr, 2026, 06.59 AM IST
West Asia war: Marine war-risk insurance tightens as reinsurers adopt no-market stanceWest Asia war: Reinsurers are pulling back marine war-risk cover amid heightened geopolitical risks after failed US-Iran talks, prompting I...
14 Apr, 2026, 01.21 AM IST
Ministries meet to put a cover on ships in war zoneIndian ministries are creating a sovereign-backed insurance plan. A $100 million Bharat Marine Pool is being formed by insurers to cover sh...
11 Apr, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
Corp insurance premiums fall up to 80% this seasonCorporate insurance premiums are falling sharply this renewal season. Property and commercial lines are witnessing steep declines. Intense ...
01 Apr, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
JC Flowers backs Niyam reinsurance bet as GIFT City gains tractionJC Flowers & Co. is investing in Niyam Group to launch a new Lloyd's Syndicate. This move aims to bring global capital into India's rapidly...
31 Mar, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
Allianz Jio Reinsurance begins operationsAllianz Jio Reinsurance Ltd, a new venture by Jio Financial Services and Allianz Group, has begun operations in India. This partnership aim...
26 Mar, 2026, 08.00 PM IST