IRDAI’s New Proposal Could Change How Insurance Is Sold In India
Could lower commissions change how insurance is sold in India? IRDAI’s proposal targets insurer expenses and product-wise commission structures.
Explained: When A Regulator’s Memo Wipes Out Rs 31,000 Crore Overnight
How did one IRDAI draft trigger a Rs 31,000 crore fall in PB Fintech’s market value? Here’s what changed for insurance distributors.
Bharti Airtel, LIC Lead Rs 2.15 Lakh Crore Surge In Market Capitalisation
Nine of India’s 10 most-valued companies added Rs 2.15 lakh crore in market capitalisation during the week, led by Bharti Airtel and LIC.
Economist Manish Barriarr Warns Against Vested Interests’ Targeting LIC’s Credibility
Economist Manish Barriarr defends LIC’s investment practices, warning that vested interests aim to malign the institution despite strict regulations and oversight.
Tehseen Poonawalla Backs LIC; Rejects Claims Of Political Influence
Tehseen Poonawalla defends LIC’s autonomy, stressing professional investment norms and rejecting allegations of political pressure in Adani-related decisions.
FM Sitharaman Rejects Claims Of Govt Influence On LIC; Says Adani Investments Followed Strict SOPs
FM Sitharaman said LIC independently makes investments, stressing that Adani-related decisions followed strict due diligence and established regulatory procedures.
Life Insurance Corporation Of India Equity Surge: Inside The Mega Portfolio Moving India’s Markets
LIC rapidly expanded its equity book over the last decade, multiplying investments tenfold and concentrating heavily in BFSI, energy and tech.
Targeted Attacks Label LIC’s Adani, Reliance Stakes As Risky
Growing pressure campaigns aim to influence LIC’s investment decisions, raising concerns about destabilising long-term infrastructure funding and India’s financial confidence.
7 Of The Top 10 Most Valued Firms Register Strong Gains
Seven of India’s top 10 most valued companies added over ₹1.28 lakh crore in market capitalisation last week.
Eight Of India’s Top Firms Log Major Gains As Markets Rebound
India’s equity markets ended the week strongly, lifting the combined market value of eight of the top ten companies by over ₹2.05 lakh crore.
