LIC receives GST demand order of over Rs 2,370 crore from Maharashtra authorities
The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has received a tax demand order of Rs 2,370.3 crore for the financial years 2021–22 to 2023–24. This includes GST with interest and penalty.

Ageas Federal Life Insurance launches new brand identity
Mumbai: Ageas Federal Life Insurance unveiled its new brand identity on Tuesday, introducing a refreshed logo and the brand promise “Har Wada Mumkin - Promises Made Possible.” Managing Director and CEO Jude Gomes launched the new identity alongside brand ambassador Sachin Tendulkar in Mumbai. The new logo features two unifying arcs symbolising protection and guidance, with a colour palette of orange and violet representing optimism and trust respectively. Gomes stated the identity reflects the company’s commitment to simplifying insurance and making financial protection more accessible across India.

New business premium for life insurers expands around 23% on year in Nov-25
Indias life insurance industry saw an impressive expansion of around 23% year-on-year rise in new business premium (NBP) in November 2025, as premium growth stayed well supported after the removal of goods and services tax (GST) on select products. According to provisional data from the IRDAI, total NBP collected during the month stood at Rs 31119 crore.

100% FDI can attract Rs 10-lakh-crore capital: Bajaj General Insurance chief
Bajaj General Insurance Managing Director and CEO Tapan Singhel has sought a complete opening up of the general insurance sector, advocating for 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) to enhance penetration, which currently remains at a low single-digit in terms of percentage.

Good news for NRIs: SEBI eases re-KYC rules; physical presence not needed
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has simplified the re-KYC process for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) by scrapping the requirement of being physically present in India during digital verification. The move is aimed at making compliance easier and more accessible for millions of NRIs who maintain investment accounts back home.

PFRDA widens investment rules, allows pension funds to invest in top 250 stocks and commodity ETFs
India's pension regulator on Wednesday issued revised investment rules for the country's pension funds, allowing for more diversification in search of better returns. The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) will now allow private pension funds to invest in the top 250 stocks by market capitalisation listed on India's bourses. Earlier, these funds were allowed to invest in a list of 200 stocks approved by the trust of the National Pension Scheme.

How to play the capital market theme? Analysts prefer Exchanges over AMCs
While both asset management companies (AMCs) and stock exchanges/intermediaries are clear beneficiaries of the rise in retail investor participation, Puneet Sharma, chief executive officer (CEO) and fund manager at Whitespace Alpha, a CAT-3 Alternative Investment Fund, believes the exchanges and intermediaries segment offers a more compelling risk-reward profile.

Credit provided by capital markets will overtake bank credit: Kotak Mahindra AMC chief
Mumbai: Credit provided by the mutual fund industry will overtake bank credit one day, a veteran asset manager said on Tuesday. Nilesh Shah, the managing director and chief executive of Kotak Mahindra AMC, who is also a part-time member of the Economic Advisory Council to the PM, urged people to shift towards wiser investing.

ICICI Pru AMC's upcoming IPO to test group’s listing luck
As India’s capital markets expand and household savings accelerate their shift toward financial products, asset management companies are entering a new phase of growth, powered by rising retail participation and record flows into systematic investment plans (SIPs). Against this backdrop, ICICI Prudential Asset Management Co. (ICICI Prudential AMC)—the country’s largest active equity fund manager—is set to make its stock market debut this week.

Gold's shine here to stay; equities, commodities signal optimism for 2026: Kotak Securities outlook
Mumbai: Indian markets, both equities and commodities, are signalling optimism despite global uncertainty, Kotak Securities' 2026 Market Outlook said Wednesday, as it delved into macro trends, sector opportunities and commodity forecasts investors should track in the year ahead.

KKR buys out Avendus’ Vohra at ₹11,500 cr valuation, paves the way for full sale
Mumbai : Global private equity firm (PE) KKR has bought out Ranu Vohra, the co-founder of Avendus Capital, clearing up the way for a deal to sell the financial services firm. The deal to buy out the 6% stake held by Vohra values the company at ₹11,500 crore, people with knowledge of the development said.