GST-led ITC loss, market swings to test insurers' profitability in Q4 FY26
 

No, life insurance isn’t like fixed deposit
In the previous instalment of CoverNote we saw an idea of what constitutes mis-selling. How does it happen? How do you get mis-led about the nature and suitability of an insurance policy?

Brokers’ ISF explores unified documentation framework to ease compliance burden
The Brokers’ Industry Standards Forum (ISF) is working on a proposal to simplify and consolidate multiple documentation and reporting requirements for stock brokers, in a move aimed at improving operational efficiency and ease of doing business, according to sources aware of the discussions.

AMCs see March uptick. Is it too early to celebrate?
Systematic investment plan (SIP) inflows hit a new record high of ₹32,100 crore in March, rising 8% month-on-month. But this hasn’t been enough to mask the fact that net inflows into equity schemes have slipped year-on-year in FY26 against a growth in FY25.

Where TMF yields look attractive
At its April 6–8, 2026 meeting, the Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent and retained a neutral stance. Risks from the West Asia conflict, particularly via energy prices and supply chain disruptions, have strengthened the case for caution. While domestic fundamentals remain resilient, the Governor’s remarks indicate that the MPC will closely track incoming data before moving on rates. However, with upside risks to inflation increasing and global uncertainty remaining high, the room for rate cuts appears limited for now.

Q4 Preview: ICICI Pru AMC likely to report 5% growth in Q4 net profit
 

Indian 10-year bond yields rise after failed US-Iran talks pump up crude oil prices; CPI inflation data in focus
The Indian government bond prices declined, while yields spiked on Monday after the failed US-Iran ceasefire talks drove up crude oil prices, raising fears of sustained high inflation.