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Insurtech startup Plum nets $20 million in Peak XV-led Series B round
The Bengaluru-based company plans to use the fresh capital to...
India drug regulator tightens surveillance against unauthorised weight-loss drug sales
At least half a dozen Indian drugmakers, including Dr Reddy's,...
Substantial reduction in out-of-pocket expenditure on healthcare over past decade: Nadda
"India has witnessed a substantial reduction in out-of-pocket expenditure on healthcare over the past decade, easing the financial burden on households, particularly among economically vulnerable sections," Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda said India has seen a...
Respond on suggestion to introduce front-of-pack labelling on food products SC to FSSAI
In an affidavit filed in the court, the FSSAI has said it intends to conduct further research and undertake a systematic mapping of a representative sample of different varieties of packaged food products across both the solid and liquid categories. New Delhi:The...
LIC keen on buying stakes in a suitable health insurance company,says CEO Doraiswamy
``We are evaluating various options available in the market, but we don't have any particular deadline or any such immediate date by which we are looking at doing that. We'll be open to having a stake if a very good opportunity makes itself viable,'' said Doraiswamy,...
China charges former AstraZeneca regional head with “unlawful collection of personal information and medical insurance fraud”
a former executive vice president and a former senior employee of AstraZeneca charged with “unlawful collection of personal information, illegal trade and medical insurance fraud,” the company said on Tuesday. China has officially charged AstraZeneca’s former regional...
India:Rich citizens live in cities with poor conditions
Last week’s budget made a song and dance about various new grants supposedly targeting smaller towns. But the reality is that vital lines of urban finance have been cut. Funding for affordable housing shrank by 6 per cent, for urban rejuvenation by 20 per cent, and...
Stanchart launches health and wellness offerings for high- net-worth clients in partnership with Niva Bupa
Recognising the growing demand among Indian consumers for end-to-end healthcare support, the collaborations,in partnership with Niva Bupaand WHOOP, a fitness and health wearables company, span the entire healthcare journey - from preventive care and early diagnosis to...
Govt sticks to e-cigarette ban in snub for Philip Morris
"The government of India is not considering revoking, amending or relaxing this ban. India remains committed to evidence-based tobacco control and cessation measures," the health ministry said in response to Reuters queries about the lobbying by Philip Morris adding...
AIIA signs MoU with GI Council to launch cashless ayurveda treatment across 32 insurance companies
The primary benefit of this MoU is the establishment of a cashless treatment facility that spans all 32 insurance companies under the General Insurance Council. This initiative is designed to substantially enhance patient access and affordability, expand Ayurveda's...
No insurers have revised premiums upward after GST relief announcement:Govt
The IRDAI collected prevailing premium rates as of September 3, 2025, and has been regularly monitoring premiums for new policies as well as renewals to ensure that insured individuals receive the intended benefit, Union Finance Ministry, Minister of State (MoS)...
General Insurers’ total Jan premium rises 15% to Rs 33,346 crore
With another two months, February and March, to go before the current fiscal, FY 26, comes to an end , the industry’s total premium has already exceeded Rs 2.83 trillion till January whereas in FY 25,the industry’s total premium was over Rs 3.07 trillion Mumbai:Post...