by AIP Online Bureau | Mar 8, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Policy, Wealth Management/ Philanthropy
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman “When women gain financial access, they gain independence. Women now hold over 28 crore Jan Dhan accounts, bringing financial services to households across India and strengthening their financial independence,” FM Sitharaman noted...
by AIP Online Bureau | Mar 8, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, International News, Non-Life, Policy, Reinsurance, Risk Management
Indian insurers and reinsurers have canceled hull coverages in war-affected areas after GIC Re flagged its seven-zone hull war-risk plan, effective March 1. The amended plan designates high-risk waters including Pakistan, the Persian Gulf, and Iran, besides...
by AIP Online Bureau | Mar 6, 2026 | Workplace/Employee Benefits
India buys more than 40% of its urea and phosphatic fertilizers from the Middle East. While imports could be hit, output within India has already been affected.Three Indian plants have been forced to reduce urea output as LNG supplies from Qatar have dropped sharply,...
by AIP Online Bureau | Mar 6, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Health, Indian News, Non-Life
Anand Roy, MD & CEO, Star Health said,“India is witnessing a meaningful shift in women’s approach to healthcare and financial protection.Younger women are engaging more in preventive care and integrating health insurance earlier into financial planning—viewing it...
by AIP Online Bureau | Mar 6, 2026 | Articles, Eco/Invest/Demography, Wealth Management/ Philanthropy
With 75 million working women poised to unlock an Rs2.8 lakh crore market, Redseer’ report underscores that the next frontier for BFSI players lies in shifting from a male-centric “access” model to a household-centric “adoption” strategy...
