India

Non-life insurance outlook holds as India cuts GST to 0%

Individual life and health cover have become more affordable after the tax rate fell from 18%.

India’s first autonomous shipping software secures landmark certification

IRS validated the new USV navigation software enabling unmanned operations with AI controls.

Only 33% of retirees expect savings to last a decade: Axis Max Life

Even amongst those with health insurance 67% fear financial shortfall.

Indian public bank deposit share slumps to 56% as private rivals surge

Household savings held by private lenders climbed from 30% in 2020 to 35% by 2025.

India insurance premiums hit $131b as agents lose dominance

Bancassurance and alternative channels now drive the bulk of incremental growth in non-life sectors.

Indian banks outclass Western peers with high-return, low-leverage model

The study groups India where lower gearing aligns with higher performance.

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.

India biopharma pipeline jumps to 450 assets from 270: McKinsey

McKinsey said India has more than 2,050 WHO GMP-certified sites.

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.

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.