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Distribution reforms: IRDAI extends deadline for feedback till October 31

New Delhi, Oct. 25 -- The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has extended the deadline for submitting of feedback on the proposed distribution reforms till October 31, 202... Read More


'Excess': Insured, but still responsible

New Delhi, Oct. 25 -- In the previous instalment of Cover Note (October 5, 2026, Policy 'excess' does not mean more for you), we saw that an excess or deductible means the first portion of an admissib... Read More


thinkinvestor. Implication of residual investments on core portfolios

New Delhi, Oct. 25 -- The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) recently allowed equity funds to invest up to 35 per cent of their residual portfolio in non-equity investments. In this article... Read More


Swiping in dark: The hidden cost of plastic money

New Delhi, Oct. 25 -- A smartwatch bought on impulse, a costly phone ordered just for the thrill of owning it, a festive sale too tempting to resist. In isolation, each swipe may seem harmless, yet th... Read More


Crude oil near $120, to intensify headwinds for economy, but tailwinds likely to reduce pressure

New Delhi, Oct. 25 -- With brent crude nears $120 as escalating Saudi-Houthi tensions, Indian economy sets to face severe headwinds. However, economists feel there are tailwinds too which could provid... Read More


China's export controls around PV cells could slow India's upstream solar push

New Delhi, Oct. 25 -- China's bid to restrict exports of critical solar technologies could dent the Indian industry's ambition of building a vertically integrated domestic supply chain for solar manuf... Read More


India's 2029 rear-crash rule could cost car makers Rs.2,700 crore annually, squeeze small-car margins

New Delhi, Oct. 25 -- India's April 2029 rear-impact safety mandate could add approximately Rs.2,700 crore annually to passenger-vehicle manufacturing costs, as automakers strengthen rear structures, ... Read More


India's auto production boom set to slow in 2027 as CIE Automotive flags margin pressures

New Delhi, Oct. 25 -- India's automobile industry faces a sharp moderation in production growth in early 2027, with light-vehicle output expected to grow 5.8 per cent against 18.8 per cent in the Sept... Read More


Smartphone makers undecided on new PLI scheme amid market slump

New Delhi, Oct. 25 -- Muted smartphone sales and global market pressure has hindered Indian manufacturing brands from applying for the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS). Companies are strugglin... Read More


HDFC Bankintroduces electric car loan, offeringdifferential loan proportions for the body and battery of the EV

New Delhi, Oct. 25 -- HDFC Bankhas launched a flexi (green) electric car loan, offeringdifferential loan proportions for the body and battery of the Electric Vehicle(EV). "The battery loan can be rep... Read More