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Govt opens insurance sector to 100% FDI; LIC cap stays at 20%

Government permits 100% FDI in the insurance sector while retaining a 20% foreign investment cap in LIC, signalling reform with…

Updated: May 3, 2026 05:22 IST

GST cut lifts life insurance premium to record Rs 4.6 lakh crore in FY26

Life insurance industry posts 16% growth in FY26 with NBP at ₹4.6 lakh crore, driven by GST exemption on policies…

April 21, 2026 18:33 IST

A financial comparison chart between Piramal Finance and L&T Finance highlighting Piramal's valuation comfort versus LTF’s 52% exposure to rural and vehicle segments, set against a backdrop of rising fuel prices and global trade charts.

Piramal or L&T Finance? Nomura reveals top NBFC picks amid Middle East crisis

Nomura favours Piramal over L&T Finance among NBFCs amid Middle East crisis—discover which stocks could benefit as tensions shift.

March 24, 2026 11:41 IST

LIC, SBI Life drive 18% growth in life insurance premiums in February

The industry has been registering high double-digit growth since the government exempted individual life insurance policies such as term life…

March 9, 2026 17:29 IST

PM RAHAT Scheme: Rs 1.5 lakh cashless cover for road accident victims — know what’s covered and how claim works

The PM RAHAT Scheme offers up to Rs 1.5 lakh cashless treatment for seven days to eligible road accident victims.…

February 18, 2026 11:47 IST

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LIC Q3 FY26 profit rises 17% to Rs 12,958 crore on strong premium growth

LIC posted a 17 per cent YoY rise in Q3 FY26 profit as premium income, new business, and margins improved…

February 5, 2026 18:36 IST

‘Corporate demand to drive higher loan growth’: Debadatta Chand, MD and CEO, Bank of Baroda

‘This quarter itself, our loan growth is 14.7%. Corporate credit, which was relatively muted in Q1 and Q2, picked up…

Updated: January 31, 2026 02:54 IST

Insurers seek higher exemptions, tax parity on annuities in Budget

These measures would help boost insurance penetration, channel long-term savings into annuity and retirement products, and encourage wider adoption of…

Updated: January 21, 2026 12:38 IST

Insurance intermediaries critical for business

Iyer stated that the regulator aims for the industry to reduce costs at all stages of the insurance life cycle.…

January 19, 2026 22:03 IST

A technical stock chart of Canara HSBC Life Insurance (CANHLIFE) highlighting the 23% upside potential and the Rs180 target price set by Motilal Oswal.

Forget giants? Motilal Oswal bets on this newly listed life insurer to be a multibagger- Here’s why

Motilal Oswal sees Canara HSBC Life Insurance as a multibagger with 23% upside—discover why this life insurer could outperform; read…

January 14, 2026 12:07 IST

India’s insurance revolution: Why LIC and SBI Life are among the 5 stocks to track now

India’s insurance sector is entering a more mature phase as reforms improve transparency, trust, and protection-led growth, reshaping how insurers…

January 14, 2026 05:28 IST

Bajaj Group completes Rs 21,390 crore stake buyout from Allianz SE

With this transaction, the Bajaj Group’s ownership in both insurers has risen to 97% from 74%, while Bajaj Finserv now…

January 8, 2026 21:29 IST

No increase in hospital rates next year: Govt move may help keep health insurance premiums steady

Health insurers lift non-life premium growth in December

The non-life insurance industry reported a 14% year-on-year (y-o-y) increase in gross direct premium income to Rs 28,446.82 crore in…

January 7, 2026 20:47 IST

GST cut to lift life insurers’ premiums, but ITC loss to weigh on Q3 margins

Insurers had been claiming ITC on distribution commissions, reinsurance, promotional spends and operational expenses. However, they can no longer claim…

January 6, 2026 16:56 IST