Aathira Varier

Net FDI into India rises sharply in FY26, aided by higher gross inflows and reinvested earnings, though portfolio investment flows remain weak

India's outward remittances under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme declined in FY26 amid weaker overseas education and international travel spending

Praxis Global Alliance says high intermediary commissions keep general insurance expense ratios elevated, with renewal business continuing to remain acquisition-cost heavy

LIC reported a 23 per cent rise in fourth-quarter profit on higher premium and investment income, while FY26 profit touched a record Rs 57,419 crore

India's outward foreign direct investment commitments fell 10.8 per cent year-on-year in April, led by lower guarantees and debt commitments

Regulator's action follows unmet 'expense of management' targets

The RBI has proposed allowing lenders to restrict financed mobile devices in loan default cases, while mandating safeguards, borrower notices and compensation for wrongful action

The Athens-headquartered lender will become the first European bank to enable cross-border remittances to India through the UPI framework

The regulator cited that the CEO salaries account for major chunk of wage expenses of the company

Rising incomes, digital adoption, and UPI-linked RuPay cards are accelerating credit card usage in smaller cities, according to SBI Card's latest report

Experts said lack of a strong bancassurance or agency network could remain a structural hurdle for Bharti Life Insurance, even as Prudential brings capital strength and experience in India

Liberty Mutual Insurance has raised its stake in Liberty General Insurance to 74 per cent, strengthening control of the Indian insurer amid growing foreign investment interest in the sector

Another ₹700 crore payable if certain conditions met; Prudential to reduce stake in ICICI Pru Life Insurance

This is despite sharper push towards protection products after GST relief

Private life insurers continued to depend heavily on ULIPs in FY26, although protection products gained momentum after GST exemption and rising customer demand for life cover

Microfinance lender expects stronger growth and better collection efficiencies as it expands branches and diversifies operations

Indian firms filed proposals to raise $5.43 billion through ECBs and FCCBs in March, the highest monthly amount in FY26

Insurance regulator says rising commissions and weak profitability are undermining policyholder value and sector resilience

Authorised Dealer banks can now partner with digital remittance platforms without prior RBI approval, subject to compliance safeguards

Industry expects sovereign-backed maritime insurance pool to reduce war-risk premiums and improve trade certainty amid geopolitical disruptions