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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

India’s installed power capacity hits 5.05 Lakh MW

Non-fossil fuel sources dominated the total capacity.