Aathira Varier

Share of non-household investors in deposits rise to 26.3% in FY26

India's bank deposits are shifting toward non-household funds, with rising term deposits and falling CASA share, while private banks steadily gain deposit share

IPL insurers may see fewer claims this year on lower weather disruptions

Insurers' loss ratio is estimated at 60-70%, 10-15 percentage points lower than last season

Prime borrowers emerge as key users of Credit Line on UPI: Suryoday SFB

Suryoday SFB launched its Credit on UPI product in August 2025 in partnership with Paytm

Outward remittances under RBI's LRS down 7.85% in April 2026: Bulletin

Decline in international travel-related spending amid geopolitical uncertainty weighed on outward remittances under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme

Guardrails cut MFI securitised pool overdues by 60%, says Crisil Ratings

Crisil Ratings says lending guardrails have improved portfolio quality and credit discipline, leading to a sharp reduction in overdue build-up in microfinance securitised pools

NSE IPO windfall may aid PSU insurers, though solvency challenges remain

Listing gains likely to strengthen balance sheets of general insurers

RBI revamps Lead Bank Scheme, strengthens district credit planning

The revised framework formalises block-level credit planning, strengthens Lead District Manager offices and sharpens accountability across banking committees

Insurers may invest up to 5% of surplus funds in private ltd firms: Irdai

The regulator has proposed permitting insurers to invest a portion of surplus shareholders' funds in eligible private companies while tightening promoter-group exposure norms

India's remittance inflows stay resilient despite West Asia conflict

Precautionary transfers boost flows; FCNR (B) deposits may offer near-term support

India sees 30% rise in transactional risk insurance claims: Marsh report

Private equity-backed transactions accounted for 92% of claim notifications, with tax-related issues emerging as the most common trigger

Thaw in West Asia: Marine insurance rates ease, market awaits durable peace

Industry executives expect war-risk insurance rates to soften further if the US-Iran agreement leads to sustained reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and lower regional tensions

Turtlemint sets ₹144-152 price band for ₹883-crore public issue

The insurance-distribution platform aims to raise ₹883 crore through a mix of fresh issue and offer for sale, valuing the company at about ₹4,513 crore

NBFCs can distribute insurance products without seeking RBI approval

New framework permits insurance distribution subject to Irdai approval and lays down safeguards for sale of third-party financial products

War effect: Gulf-based NRIs double down on Indian term life plans

Geopolitical tensions in West Asia are driving Gulf-based NRIs towards Indian term insurance plans, attracted by lower premiums and GST exemptions

Medical costs up, ICICI Lombard makes a case for higher health cover

The insurer said customers should consider higher sums insured to keep pace with rising treatment costs, while stressing that the final decision rests with policyholders

ICICI Lombard says E-20 fuel use won't affect motor insurance claims

The insurer clarified that the use of E20 fuel does not affect the validity of motor insurance policies and will not be treated as negligence while assessing claims

Biz growth, drop in delinquencies help micro lenders turn the corner

India's microfinance sector recorded its first sequential portfolio expansion in seven quarters, while asset quality improved and disbursements reached a seven-quarter high

Insurers seek higher ceding commissions amid competition in crop insurance

Improved loss experience and rising competition among reinsurers are strengthening insurers' negotiating position during ongoing crop insurance renewals

India Inc's ECB, FCCB intent moderated to $3.76 billion in April

Indian companies proposed raising $3.76 billion through external commercial borrowings and foreign currency convertible bonds in April, down from $5.43 billion in March

Lower bad loans offer respite amid economic uncertainty, shows report

S&P Global Market Intelligence expects asset quality at major lenders to improve further, even as margins remain under pressure from changing interest-rate dynamics