India’s markets regulator wants insurance policies added to electronic consolidated account statements, bringing cover closer to bank deposits and securities in a single digital view. India’s market regulator has asked the insurance watchdog to help push insurance policy information into…
Loans marketed in India as requiring no income proof typically mean less paperwork, not no underwriting, with lenders using KYC, bank data, credit scores and debt checks to assess repayment capacity. A digital personal loan in India may look as…
New SEBI rules will require nomination or an opt-out declaration for single-holder mutual fund folios opened from 1 September 2026, while online updates and up to three nominees simplify the transfer process. A mutual fund folio is not just an…
Processing fees, GST and forfeited cash discounts can make instalment plans cost thousands more than paying upfront, so shoppers should compare the final price before buying. Festive-season promotions on smartphones, televisions and home appliances often make “no-cost EMI” look like…
SEBI’s Secondary Market Advisory Committee has recommended retaining the current 30-minute VWAP method for expiry settlements for at least another year, while proposing revised closing auction timings and safeguards. The Securities and Exchange Board of India’s Secondary Market Advisory Committee…
Employers now have until 31 October to submit September 2026 ECR filings and make statutory payments, following the rise in the mandatory EPF wage ceiling from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000. The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation has given employers more…
Yes Bank shares plunged after India’s Supreme Court upheld the cancellation of its 2020 write-off of ₹8,415 crore in AT1 bonds, reviving potential liabilities and setting a precedent for future bank rescues. Yes Bank shares fell sharply on Thursday after…
The Nifty and Sensex surged despite regional risk aversion, but losses in mid- and small-cap shares and sharp declines in Yes Bank and IDBI Bank exposed a narrow recovery. Indian equities staged a forceful rebound on Thursday, even as Asian…
India’s electricity demand is rising faster than expected, prompting the Central Electricity Authority to raise its potential coal capacity requirement by 2035 despite rapid growth in solar and wind. India may need far more coal-fired generation than it had originally…
IRDAI chairman Ajay Seth says proposed commission caps will be introduced through an orderly transition, as brokers warn the reforms could disrupt established sales models. India’s insurance regulator is signalling that it wants to phase in its proposed overhaul of…
