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Govt plans insurance reforms to rein in healthcare costs, sources say
"The idea is to benchmark treatment rates, agreed between insurers...
Careless AI use could create new forms of financial exclusion, instability:RBI Governor
Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra said AI built on top...
RBI keeps policy rate unchanged for third time in row in FY27 amid West Asia crisis
RBI marginally raised the growth forecast to 6.7 per cent while lowering inflation projection to 5 per cent for the current fiscal. Mumbai: In an expected move, the Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday kept key interest rates unchanged for the third time in a row this...
Govt paves way for return of merchant fees on digital payments
An amendment to India's Payment and Settlement Systems Act, tabled in parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, would allow the introduction of a merchant discount rate (MDR) on digital payments, according to industry and regulatory sources. NEW...
SC extends mandatory TP vehicle insurance period by one yr, asks IRDA to implement it immediately
The Supreme Court directed third-party insurance period for new vehicles be extended by one year, ordering that new cars must henceforth be covered for four years and new two-wheelers for six years at the time of purchase It directed all stakeholders to comply with...
FSSAI acts against liquor makers over flavour, labelling violations
The Ministry said laboratory testing of rum and whisky samples from multiple manufacturers found the presence of external artificial or nature-identical flavours. It quoted laboratory findings as saying that "the addition of artificial flavours is masking its natural...
Rajaraman gets extension as IFSCA chairman till 65
K Rajaraman, chairman, International Financial Services Centres Authority The main objective of IFSCA is to develop a strong global connect and focus on the needs of the Indian economy as well as to serve as an international financial platform for the entire region...
Japan earthquake’s insurance claims may top $1.1 billion: Bloomberg Intelligence
Most of the exposure from the July 28 quake in Kumamoto is tied to commercial properties, as well as residential coverage under Japan’s earthquake insurance system, he said. Insurance claims from this week’s earthquake in Japan may top the 175 billion yen ($1.1...
Fitch warns AI market correction emerging as major global credit risk
“The extent to which capital markets and economies have become intertwined with AI have created a vulnerability for credit,” Fitch said. The AI boom and the risk of a correction are emerging as major global credit risks, ratings agency Fitch has warned, adding to...
IRDAI grants license to ProTec General Insurance, approves key reforms
To further strengthen policyholder protection, the IRDAI has also approved amendments to the regulations governing insurance intermediaries.A key reform is the mandatory tagging of the authorised sales person to every insurance proposal, policy and certificate of...
Google rivals line up seeking damages after record $1 billion EU fine
The damages claims come as Google’s AI spending spree has left it burning cash, with Alphabet’s free cash flow negative in the second quarter for the first time as a public company. Tech and chip stocks are under pressure as investors question lofty valuations amid...
Swiss regulator opens enforcement proceedings against Zurich Insurance, bars sales of some new policies
“The regret is that we should have found it ourselves, which we didn’t despite all the audits and checks that we do. Remediation steps hadn’t been followed, which led to the enforcement proceeding, Chief Executive Officer Mario Greco Zurich Insurance said on Monday...