by AIP Online Bureau | Jan 26, 2026 | Data, Eco/Invest/Demography, Policy
“Our analysis shows a clear improvement in fleet operator economics driven by lower GST cuts and better freight rates, leading to higher profitability. We have been positive on the sector given the strong potential of a CV upcycle and improving demand...
by AIP Online Bureau | Jan 26, 2026 | Articles, Eco/Invest/Demography, Health, Life, Non-Life, Reinsurance
Recent policy measures, such as the exemption of insurance premiums from GST, have laid a strong foundation for sectoral growth, and the Budget 026-27, to be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Feb1, can build on this momentum through thoughtful,...
by AIP Online Bureau | Jan 26, 2026 | Articles, Eco/Invest/Demography, Reinsurance, Technology
Significant focus on insuring houses and SME/MSMEs is also critical to ensure that the asset and lifestyle creation of India is not at risk due to physical or economic volatility. With rising climate linked events, rapid urbanisation, and increasing asset ownership...
by AIP Online Bureau | Jan 26, 2026 | Data, Eco/Invest/Demography, Wealth Management/ Philanthropy
The report noted that after witnessing net investments of Rs 1.7 lakh crore (USD 19.8 bn) in 2024 and consistent buying over the previous five years, individual investors turned moderate net sellers in 2025. During the year, net outflows from individual investors...
by AIP Online Bureau | Jan 26, 2026 | Intermediaries, International News, Non-Life, Reinsurance
Fine art and specie is a key area of growth for Liberty, particularly in the Asian market, which is developing rapidly. There is a notable increased appetite from brokers and assureds, which Liberty is responding to by establishing a footprint in the region....
by AIP Online Bureau | Jan 26, 2026 | Intermediaries, International News, Non-Life, Reinsurance
Adam Sullivan,CEO,Specialty,Asia SINGAPORE: Gallagher today announced the appointment of Adam Sullivan as CEO of its specialty operations in Asia. The business supports clients across sectors including energy, marine, heavy industry, mining, property and financial...
by AIP Online Bureau | Jan 25, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Pension & Social Security, Policy, Wealth Management/ Philanthropy, Workplace/Employee Benefits
It will benchmark these norms against global pension systems and assess them in the context of India’s evolving investment ecosystem. The objective is to strengthen the NPS investment architecture to support long-term retirement wealth creation, enhance...
by AIP Online Bureau | Jan 25, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Non-Life, Regulation, Reinsurance, Technology
This innovative system, with a view to transforming India’s reinsurance landscape, brings together all key stakeholders (Cedants(insurers) , Intermediaries and Reinsurers) onto a single, unified platform that transforms how reinsurance transactions totalling Rs 1.14...
by AIP Online Bureau | Jan 25, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Health, Indian News, Policy, Technology
Citing AB PM-JAY (Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana) and the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), Barnwal underscored the importance of developing AI solutions that are context-ready, inclusive, and reflective of India’s demographic and regional...
by AIP Online Bureau | Jan 25, 2026 | Data, Health
Seven drug samples were identified as spurious during the month. These included four samples from the North Zone (Ghaziabad) and one each from FDA Ahmedabad, Bihar and Maharashtra. The spurious drugs were manufactured by unauthorised entities using brand names owned...
