by AIP Online Bureau | Apr 15, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Non-Life, Risk Management
“Exports to the Middle East in March dropped by $3.5 billion… this has impacted goods exports in the month,” Rajesh Agrawal, India’s trade secretary, told reporters in New Delhi, referring to the impact of Iran war on exports The trade data...
by AIP Online Bureau | Apr 15, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Regulation, Risk Management, Technology
SEBI said DoT has developed a Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP), which is a secure framework for real-time intelligence sharing and coordination among various stakeholders, to combat cybercrime and financial fraud by enabling proactive action against the misuse of...
by AIP Online Bureau | Apr 15, 2026 | Data, Eco/Invest/Demography, Wealth Management/ Philanthropy
During the year, folio numbers in gold ETFs increased by 54.28 lakh to 1.24 crore in March 2026 from 69.69 lakh in March 2025. This indicates a growing inclination among investors towards funds related to gold. According to Meshram, Gold ETFs remain appealing because...
by AIP Online Bureau | Apr 15, 2026 | Data, Eco/Invest/Demography, Non-Life
Electric vehicle adoption added further fuel to the rally, with electric passenger vehicle registrations jumping over 80 per cent in the year, and EV two-wheeler offtake rising sharply in March amid growing concerns over fuel prices. New Delhi: India’s...
by AIP Online Bureau | Apr 14, 2026 | Articles, Eco/Invest/Demography, Non-Life, Reinsurance
On trade and supply chain disruptions, UNDP country-level analysis indicated significant impacts in 25 out of 36 countries through freight surcharges, war-risk insurance premia, route diversions, and delayed delivery of intermediate and consumer goods. The conflict...
by AIP Online Bureau | Apr 14, 2026 | Indian News, Life
The recent ‘0 per cent GST reform’ in September 2025 has made insurance policies more affordable and our retail protection segment registered a strong 50.9 per cent year-on-year growth in H2-FY2026, Anup Bagchi, MD &CEO, ICICI Pru Life Mumbai:The net...
by AIP Online Bureau | Apr 14, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Non-Life, Reinsurance
“Yes, there has been a definite increase in the freight cost. There is an insurance cost which has gone up and there is a cost increase in the solvent. We are working very closely with the government and the primary task at the moment is to ensure that the...
by AIP Online Bureau | Apr 14, 2026 | Workplace/Employee Benefits
The study defined marine heat waves as long-lasting, large areas of water in the top 10% of historical heat. They are becoming more of a danger with climate change and ever hotter oceans, study authors said. Warm water is fuel for hurricanes. Marine heat waves are...
by AIP Online Bureau | Apr 14, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, International News, Non-Life, Reinsurance, Technology
As individual projects keep growing in size, they may eventually represent as much as $30 billion in insurable value. Today, the largest infrastructure projects typically require coverage for as much as $10 billion, according to S&P. Soaring demand for insurance...
by AIP Online Bureau | Apr 14, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Life, Policy
A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta agreed to hear the plea which sought a direction to the Centre to exercise policy oversight to ensure that welfare insurance schemes for persons with disabilities are implemented in conformity with the guarantees under...
