By Financial Desk October 13, 2026 In a significant move aimed at diversifying its product offerings and addressing the evolving financial needs of the Indian populace, the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) announced the launch of three new insurance products on Tuesday. The rollout—comprising the New Jeevan Dhara-II, Health Shield, and New Cancer Cover—marks […]
Regulatory Overhaul Shakes India’s Insurance Sector: How Go Digit Emerged as an Unintended Beneficiary
By Anand Kalyanaraman Edited by Amulya Hiremath Main Facts: The IRDAI Proposal That Upended the Market The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) sent shockwaves through the country’s financial ecosystem with the release of a radical public consultation paper titled “Recalibrating Economics of Insurance Distribution.” The regulatory blueprint proposes a severe restructuring of […]
Grounded in Reality: Why India’s Spacetech Startups Face an Insurmountable Insurance Barrier
By Sakshi Sadashiv Edited by Sumit Chakraborty Lede illustration by Kavipriya OG Main Facts: The High-Stakes Reality of India’s Private Space Boom India’s burgeoning private space sector is riding an unprecedented wave of momentum. Over the last few years, agile startups ranging from launch vehicle developers to satellite constellation operators have captured global attention. Innovators […]