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MP urges Sitharaman for easing ‘stringent’ lapse rules in life, health policies in Rajaya Sabha
“It is the ruthless lapse rules governing life and health insurance...
Indian re/insurers to impement Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) from April 1, can avail forbearance for 1-yr:IRDAI
To facilitate smooth transition, for insurers facing challenges in...
Insurtech startup Plum nets $20 million in Peak XV-led Series B round
The Bengaluru-based company plans to use the fresh capital to scale marketing and sales efforts to expand its presence in India's corporate insurance market, deepen technology investments - particularly in AI-driven claims operations - and expand into preventive...
India drug regulator tightens surveillance against unauthorised weight-loss drug sales
At least half a dozen Indian drugmakers, including Dr Reddy's, Zydus and Sun Pharma, launched multiple brands of the blockbuster diabetes and weight-loss drugs, up to 70% cheaper than Novo Nordisk's drugs in some cases, after the patent for semaglutide expired last...
Indian drugmakers flood market with cheaper versions of Novo’s Ozempic, Wegovy
Analysts expect more than 40 Indian drugmakers to launch over 50 cheaper variants.Large Indian drugmakers are racing to capture a share of the global obesity market, projected to be worth about $100 billion by the end of the decade. New Delhi:At least half a dozen...
Ayushman Bharat crosses 11.69 crore hospital admissions, 6.74 crore in private hospitals: Govt
Prataprao Jadhav,Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare “From 6,917 hospitals in 2018-19, the network has expanded to 36,229 hospitals as of February 28, 2026. This includes 19,483 public hospitals and 16,746 private hospitals, providing a wide healthcare...
Women & Financial Independence:Navigating insurance and long term planning
In terms of product preferences, women increasingly opt for a mix of protection and long- term savings solutions. Term insurance for financial protection, savings-oriented life insurance plans for wealth creation, and retirement solutions such as annuities are among...
IRDAI meets stakeholders of healthcare industry,forms 5 Working Groups for addressing critical challenges in health insurance
"The collaboration between payers and providers is essential for a sustainable healthcare ecosystem.These Working Groups represent a coordinated effort to put the patient at the centre of our care journey while ensuring operational efficiency and data-backed policy...
Government to expand insurance coverage to 25,000 gram panchayats: Sitharaman
25,000 gram panchayats will be covered this time, with gram panchayat being at the focal centre and looking at coverage of insurance in and around that area," Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said New Delhi:The central government is set to extend insurance coverage...
IRDAI reconstitutes Insurance Advisory Committee
The IAC advises the Irdai on framing regulations, protecting policyholder interests, and fostering the orderly growth of the insurance sector. Comprised of industry experts, it reviews policies, ensures regulatory efficiency, and recommends measures to improve market...
Seth to take stock of Bima Sugam with insurers on Tuesday, to discuss launch of standard Health & Motor covers on e-platform
Ajay Seth,chairman, IRDAI ``We are having a virtual conference with insurers and officials of Bima Sugam Federation,wherein details of a standard motor and standard medical policy sold over the platform would be discussed,’’ said the IRDAI sources IRDAI chairman Ajay...
Need expanded cancer coverage, early diagnosis under Ayushman Bharat: Study
To maximise the benefits of early detection, the study also recommended embedding diagnostic coverage and screening support into the scheme. Diagnostics currently account for just 3 per cent of total cancer care costs, yet they often fall outside AB-PMJAY and delay...