Life insurance new business premium grew around 16% in FY26 after GST exemption, from just 5.7% in FY25 and 2% in FY24.
Right direction, uncertain pace

The IRDAI’s consultation paper on commission structure and expense compression aims to improve insurance affordability and accessibility, but potential impacts…

Govt may ease FDI in defence further

The government is reviewing Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) norms in the defence sector to boost global participation and investment, addressing…

A Calibrated FDI Shift: Why Allowing Inventory for E-Commerce Exports Is a Masterstroke for India
Right carve-out

Export-only inventory FDI is calibrated reform but enforcement must be watertight

Govt Relaxes FDI Rules for Inventory-Based E-Commerce to Supercharge Exports
Govt relaxes FDI for e-commerce exports

The Indian government has amended its FDI policy via Press Note 3, permitting foreign direct investment in inventory-based e-commerce models…