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Irdai clears Allianz Jio Reinsurance, Kiwi General Insurance to begin ops
16+ hour, 42+ min ago (311+ words) Irdai clears Allianz Jio Reinsurance, Kiwi General Insurance to begin ops'Business Standard The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) on Monday approved two insurance entities " Allianz Jio Reinsurance and Kiwi General Insurance " to begin operations in the country....
Healthcare's pricing opacity demands regulation: Star Health MD & CEO
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (92+ words) Star Health sees 50% surge in demand after GST waiver on health policies as it targets "30,000 crore premium by FY28 and calls for a healthcare regulator Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic Digital…...
US, UAE, Canada NRIs fuel 126% jump in India health insurance cover: Report
3+ week, 21+ hour ago (414+ words) US, UAE, Canada NRIs fuel 126% jump in India health insurance cover: Report'Business Standard Non-Resident Indians from the Gulf to the United States are increasingly turning to India for medical treatment, drawn by lower costs and easier access to health insurance,…...
UPI emerges as the most preferred mode for transactions now: Report
3+ week, 1+ day ago (314+ words) UPI has emerged as the most preferred mode of transaction, surpassing cash transactions, and there is a need for targeted interventions to strengthen RuPay debit card usage, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas, a report said. The Department of Financial…...
Phase out universal subsidies, target benefits better: ADB-PwC study
3+ week, 1+ day ago (462+ words) Phase out universal subsidies, target benefits better: ADB-PwC study'Business Standard Governments should move away from universal subsidies towards tightly targeted transfers, backed by stricter eligibility norms, sunset clauses and periodic audits to curb leakages and improve spending efficiency, a joint…...
GST changes signal shift toward affordable cancer care: Aiims researchers
3+ week, 2+ day ago (542+ words) Recent changes to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework -- simplified tax structure, removal of tax on drugs and medical equipment and increased taxation on tobacco products -- mark an important policy shift towards making cancer care more affordable and accessible,…...
Pharma stocks tumble as Trump slaps 100% tariff on branded drug imports
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (211+ words) Pharma stocks crash after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 100% tariff on imports of branded or patented drugs from October 1 unless manufacturers begin setting up plants in the U.S. Pharma stocks crash after U.S President Donald Trump announced a 100% tariff on imports…...
Bajaj General Insurance launches 'NRInsure', offering 35% premium discount for NRIs
3+ week, 5+ day ago (566+ words) Bajaj General Insurance launches 'NRInsure', offering 35% premium discount for NRIs'Business Standard...
Best Health Insurance in India: How to Compare Policies Without Reading Every Line
3+ week, 6+ day ago (171+ words) best-health Best Health Insurance in India: How to Compare Policies Without Reading Every Line Use Definitions to Set Coverage Boundaries - Check how "hospitalisation" is defined, including the minimum hours required. - Read how "day care treatment" is defined and what types…...
Pine Labs announces partnership with Sri Lanka based Pan Asia Banking Corporation
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (133+ words) To deploy full-stack Credit Card Management System for Pan Asia Bank To deploy full-stack Credit Card Management System for Pan Asia BankOne of Sri Lanka's largest listed entities, the Pan Asia Banking Corporation (PABC) and global fintech platform Pine Labs…...