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India insurance premiums hit $131b as agents lose dominance
India insurance premiums hit $131b as agents lose dominance
Bancassurance and alternative channels now drive the bulk of incremental growth in non-life sectors.
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India biopharma pipeline jumps to 450 assets from 270: McKinsey
McKinsey said India has more than 2,050 WHO GMP-certified sites.
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Indian banks outclass Western peers with high-return, low-leverage model
The study groups India where lower gearing aligns with higher performance.
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India non-life could rise up to 11% as regulator rewrites access
Insurance for All by 2047 backs faster product clearance and wider agent tie-ups.
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India climate disclosures lag as investors demand transition detail: IEEFA
IEEFA says BRSR underplays supply-chain, customer, and workforce transition risks despite stronger social indicators.
India real estate optimism holds; developers trail funds, index shows
Half expect funding to improve in 6 months, whilst 8% see a decline, Knight Frank–NAREDCO said.
India set to outpace China, US in premiums by 2030
The outlook for India marks a sharp rebound from 2025, when growth slowed to 3.1%.
Capital rules force Indian insurers to curb aggressive discounting
Aggressive discounting for short-term market share becomes harder to justify.
India’s non-fossil fuel capacity hits record 266.78 GW in 2025
Solar and wind power led this expansion.
Will 100% FDI trigger India insurance consolidation?
It could also increase competition and expand reinsurance capacity in the domestic market.
Six in 10 Indians now actively search for travel cover
But a third expressed cost concerns, and a fifth felt it was not beneficial for their trip.
India issues 1,870 MW renewable energy tenders in November
Major investments fuel hybrid projects and battery storage, stabilising India's grid.
India’s installed power capacity hits 5.05 Lakh MW
Non-fossil fuel sources dominated the total capacity.
India insurance market sees moderating premium growth: Report
Growth in key lines is being weighed down by a slowdown in agriculture and motor.
India’s MRI systems market to see 12% CAGR growth until 2035
The country accounts for nearly 22% of the Asia-Pacific market.
2 in 5 Indians with disabilities lack health insurance
Despite government intervention, many persons with disability are still left out of proper coverage.
Why Indian companies increase use of insurance after cyber threats rise
Indian companies reported heavy financial losses tied to key insurable risks.
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