COMPANIES
Shriram Wealth bets on 'democratising' wealth, to soon enter Rs 10 lakhs-Rs 2 crore segment
Shriram Wealth builds early traction with 400 families and 150 professionals across 11 cities within three months of launch, says MD and CEO Vikas Satija
BUSINESS
MC Analysis | Why introducing a regulator for healthcare could be difficult
Industry’s demand in favour of introducing a healthcare regulator has been gaining grounds recently but industry complexities could dampen the progress.
BUSINESS
GST rate cut buzz likely to have dampened insurance sales in August
Consumer deferrals on GST expectations, along with crop drag, high year-ago base, and seasonal headwinds, made August a rare weak month for insurers after three months of strong growth
BUSINESS
GST cut likely to boost individual protection, but revival will be gradual, say analysts
The effect on volumes, product mix and profitability will depend on how distribution channels adjust, how insurers reprice to offset the loss of input tax credits, and whether employers push individual policies over group benefits.
BUSINESS
GST on insurance: Policyholders have a lot to know post GST 2.0, here's why
Here’s everything policyholders need to know about the GST cut on future premiums and policy benefits
BUSINESS
Despite life insurers’ premium growth of 6% in August, policy sales drop 9%
Premium income for private insurers climbed 10.84 percent to Rs 65,410.42 crore during the period under review, up from Rs 59,013.14 crore last year. LIC, on the other hand, posted a modest 3.02 percent growth, collecting Rs 98,051.09 crore compared to Rs 95,180.63 crore a year ago
BUSINESS
Insurance forum likely to seek clarity on input tax credit and GST exemption from IRDAI, Centre
Sources say, insurers may be fearing the possibility of customer grievances if refunds are delayed or denied, while actuarial teams face the challenge of recalculating projections for policies spanning across the transition period
COMPANIES
Bima Sugam to launch digital insurance marketplace this year; governance structure still unclear
The initiative is supported by an authorised capital of Rs 500 crore and a paid-up capital of Rs 310 crore, with shareholding spread widely across life, general, and health insurers
BUSINESS
GST 2.0: Insurers approach govt to seek clarity on ITC treatment
Insurers, who had initially lobbied for GST to be charged at a 0% rate instead of an exemption, have sought clarification on whether insurance companies can claim input tax credit at an entity level
BUSINESS
GST cuts to boost demand but won’t trigger credit growth as banks remain cautious over tariffs
Despite the GST relief and the upcoming festive season, lenders are exercising caution, with analysts expecting credit growth to remain largely unchanged amid trade-related uncertainties.
BUSINESS
GST relief on health premiums may nudge insurers, companies to revisit India Inc’s employee benefits
With the GST Council continuing to levy 18 percent tax on group health policies, employers may scale back group coverage and shift toward allowances for individual insurance coverage plans.
BUSINESS
Insurers expect surge in small-ticket policies after GST cut, bet on higher adoption with affordable premiums
Lower entry costs will encourage first-time buyers to consider insurance policies both in life and general plans, and wider adoption and a large customer base is where we see real growth and potential, say industry leaders.
BUSINESS
Bima Sugam likely to go through another phase of adjustments as governance, funding issues linger
The platform, originally planned for launch in early 2024, is now expected to be delayed by 12-18 months from the original timeline, sources said
BUSINESS
Hospitals vs insurers: All you need to know about the ongoing tiff
What started as a localised issued between Bajaj Allianz and AHPI, has turned out to become a health insurance sector issue with more players latching on to problem
BUSINESS
Foreign reinsurers’ share expected to cross 50% in FY26 as domestic incumbents see market share drop
With overseas players rapidly expanding their footprint, domestic incumbents such as GIC Re maybe seeing their market share erode, due to regulatory changes, competitive pricing, and the burden of unprofitable crop insurance
BUSINESS
E20 rollout sparks insurance worries over mileage, engine damage; insurers say cover could be denied
Older E10 cars most at risk as insurers warn claims could be rejected over E20-related damage, industry executive says most existing fleet is E10-compliant
EXPLAINERS
How Aadhaar is emerging as a soft target for insurance fraud
Multiple police investigations conducted in several parts of the country over the past week have reportedly uncovered organised scam networks manipulating Aadhaar data to make bogus claims
BUSINESS
Health loss ratios up between 200-300 bps for general insurers in Q1FY26 amid claims spike
ICICI Lombard, Star Health, Niva Bupa, and New India Assurance were among the insurers that reported a deterioration in claims metrics
BUSINESS
Group non-single premiums plunge over 50% for second consecutive year
Sustained drop in group non-single premiums highlights challenges in corporate renewal business
BUSINESS
IndusInd Bank Chairman Sunil Mehta says bank’s focus to be on retail growth, secured lending, home loans after lapses
Mehta says that tensions between the US and China could have a cascading impact on India despite its largely domestic economic orientation
BUSINESS
PSU general insurers gain ground as private peers retreat from loss-heavy segments
If PSUs can keep combined ratios stable while sustaining higher premium mobilisation, the shift could become structural; if not, it will likely revert as private capital re-enters at repriced levels, analysts point out
BUSINESS
SBI regains home loan crown, outpaces HDFC Bank by Rs 8,000 crore to top the housing segment
SBI’s home loan portfolio for Q1 FY26 stood at Rs 8.51 lakh crore as of June 30, 2025, marking a robust 15.05 percent year-on-year growth
BUSINESS
No deal signed for health insurance yet, says LIC CEO R Doraiswamy
There is a delay in the deal, as we would like to observe the evolving health insurance market closely before making any definitive move, says Doraiswamy
BUSINESS
Banks may turn more cautious lending to the textiles sector after tariffs
While signs of stress in the textile sector had begun surfacing even before the tariff announcement, the tariff hikes could further dent order books, compress margins and put jobs at risk, leading to tightening of bank credit to the industry.
