War Impact: Centre lines up Rs 2.5 lakh crore credit cover, $1.5 billion reinsurance support
Stepping up fiscal support to West Asia war-hit businesses, the Centre will soon unveil two schemes, a Rs 2.5 lakh crore credit guarantee scheme similar to the Covid period’s ECLGS and another $1.5 billion guarantee fund to support reinsurance cover to Indian ships operating through war zones.

US-based insurance broker Lockton to expand reinsurance biz in India this fiscal
Kolkata: US-based Insurance broker Lockton is in the process of expanding into the reinsurance space in India, with a formal market entry expected in this financial year.

IRDAI forms panel to review health insurance
Hyderabad: As part of ongoing initiatives to improve policyholder experience and penetration of health insurance, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has constituted a sub-committee of the Insurance Advisory Committee to review the current landscape of private health insurance in India.

43% of insurance premiums paid in rural India as demand widens: Report
 

Buying insurance online? New rules aim to stop hidden charges and tricks
 

Canara HSBC Life Insurance launches Promise4Wealth -- A market-linked savings plan integrating wealth creation, investment flexibility, and life cover up to age 100
New Delhi: Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company Limited ("Canara HSBC Life Insurance"), has announced the launch of Promise4Wealth, a next-generation Unit Linked Individual Savings Life Insurance Plan (ULIP). Designed for individuals seeking a balanced approach to long-term wealth creation and financial protection, Promise4Wealth enables participation in market-linked returns while offering the assurance of life insurance--bringing together investment and protection in a more transparent, value-driven, and outcome-focused manner. The product is available through multiple distribution channels including Policybazaar, licensed intermediaries and direct digital platforms channels of the company.

Health insurance firms shifting to personalisation, prevention: Report
 

SEBI extends IPO approval validity, MPS norms to September 30
Mumbai: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Tuesday granted one-time relaxations for companies, extending the validity of IPO approvals and easing compliance pressure related to minimum public shareholding (MPS), as volatile markets continue to weigh on capital-raising activity.

Sebi considers infusing fresh life into Indian Depository Receipts
Source Credit: Khushboo TiwariSamie Modak, Business Standard

Mumbai: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is evaluating a revival of Indian Depository Receipts (IDRs), with a renewed focus on disclosures and investor protection, according to people familiar with the matter.

Sebi cancels Basan Financial Services licence over regulatory violations
 

Filing returns for overseas pension accounts: What taxpayers must know
 

Has the Indian stock market priced in the US-Iran war? DSP MF explains why it is time to increase exposure to equities
The Indian stock market has no dearth of headwinds. A raging war in West Asia, surging crude oil prices, and massive foreign capital outflows keep domestic market sentiment fragile. As of April 6, market benchmarks, the Sensex and the Nifty 50, have dropped up to 14% from their peaks.

SBI Mutual Fund buys 6.60% stake in the newly-listed stock Powerica
SBI Mutual Fund acquired 57,92,485 shares (a 4.58% ownership) in Powerica during its initial public offering (IPO) on April 01, 2026, bringing its total stake to 83,49,444 shares, which accounts for 6.60% of the paid-up capital.

USD vs INR: When will FIIs come back to India? DSP MF answers
Foreign institutional investor (FII) flows into India may be closer to a reversal than the market currently believes, according to DSP Mutual Fund, which said the present combination of weak macro sentiment, stretched external pressures and more reasonable valuations may actually be creating a contrarian opportunity for global investors.

Mutual fund AUM logs over 20% growth for the third consecutive year
 

Multi-asset is how PMS firms spell ‘diversification’ as rich clients leave behind advisory services
“Typically the overall fees—including the fixed fees and expense ratios of the underlying mutual funds—is controlled in these offerings so that client benefits from advisory while not overpaying compared to regular plans of the funds.” said Motilal Oswal's Faria.