by AIP Online Bureau | Jan 5, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, International News, Risk Management
“There should be broader geopolitical implications from this event, but in my view, the financial markets are not very efficient in pricing such risks accurately,” said Tai Hui, chief market strategist for Asia-Pacific at J.P. Morgan Asset Management Markets may have...
by AIP Online Bureau | Jan 5, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Intermediaries, International News, Non-Life, Reinsurance
Insurers were able to achieve significant decreases in pricing and improved terms at renewal.Competition was particularly fierce in the U.S. property catastrophe market, with preferred risks typically achieving strong double-digit rate reductions at 1/1.Property...
by AIP Online Bureau | Jan 5, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Risk Management, Wealth Management/ Philanthropy
The report for the 2024-25 financial year said the crypto currency landscape in India has been “rapidly” evolving and gaining “significant” attention in recent years due to its potential to “transform” the financial sector and...
by AIP Online Bureau | Jan 4, 2026 | Health, Indian News, Non-Life, Regulation
S Prakash, CEO-designate, Health Insurance, General Insurance Council One of the immediate tasks, Prakash will undertake- taking forward the ongoing negotiations with hospitals to bring them under the common empanelment platform that will facilitate payment of uniform...
by AIP Online Bureau | Jan 4, 2026 | Data, Eco/Invest/Demography, Wealth Management/ Philanthropy
“This signifies that there is a great deal of CSR expenditure that is mandatory and that there is a greater return on equity that is required by the investors. Mandatory CSR spending can reduce perceived corporate benefits, leading to lower investor confidence...
by AIP Online Bureau | Jan 4, 2026 | Data, Eco/Invest/Demography, Wealth Management/ Philanthropy
Sectorally, the brokerage expects a revival in private capital expenditure to emerge as a key investment theme in 2026. Financials, particularly banks, asset management companies and insurance firms, are also expected to benefit from an earnings upcycle supported by...
by AIP Online Bureau | Jan 4, 2026 | Indian News, Life, Regulation
The total number of grievances registered against life insurers has remained almost the same at 1,20,429 in 2024-25 against 1,20,726 in 2023-24, whereas the total number of grievances registered under UFBP (Unfair Business Practices) has increased from 23,335 in...
by AIP Online Bureau | Jan 4, 2026 | Data, Technology
Santosh Iyer,Managing Director and CEO,Mercedes-Benz India While the trend is also visible in the mass market segment, it is the entry luxury segment that is witnessing a more marked shift towards internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles as price difference between...
by AIP Online Bureau | Jan 3, 2026 | Climate, Environment, Renewable Energy, Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Policy, Regulation
This system aims to bring transparency, accountability, and sustainability to the battery ecosystem by enabling accurate tracking of performance, and environmental impact.BPAN will play a crucial role in enabling second-life usage, regulatory compliance, and efficient...
by AIP Online Bureau | Jan 3, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Health, Indian News, Non-Life, Policy
Mathew George,executive director, United Indian Insurance and Balbir Singh,Punjab Health Minister at the agreement signing event between Punjab and UII to provide Rs 1 lakh universal cover to state’s population The universal healthcare cover will be provided to...