A study by Aditya Birla Health Insurance Co. Limited (ABHICL) has found that active participation in health coaching can significantly reduce preventable hospital claims and associated costs. The peer-reviewed research, published in the medical journal Cureus, analysed anonymised data from 29,463 customers enrolled in ABHICL’s health coaching programme, delivered in partnership with Zyla Health, over…
Nearly half of India’s fresh life and health insurance premiums are now coming from cities with populations under 1 million, according to a Policybazaar study covering FY23 to FY25. The data highlights a shift in the country’s insurance landscape, with rural-majority districts and smaller cities emerging as major contributors, challenging the perception that digital insurance…
Paytm (One 97 Communications Limited) has introduced biometric authentication for UPI payments and cardless ATM withdrawals, allowing users to verify transactions using fingerprint or Face ID. The rollout coincides with the implementation of updated two-factor authentication (2FA) requirements by the Reserve Bank of India, which emphasise the use of dynamic and device-bound factors, including biometrics,…
Vishal Kapoor, CEO of Bandhan AMC says Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) offer a blend of mutual fund discipline and PMS-like flexibility, enabling strategies such as long-short investing to manage risk and generate alpha. He notes that while these products can improve risk-adjusted returns, they are more complex and suited for informed investors. Kapoor adds that…
Razorpay, India’s omnichannel payments platform, has announced a collaboration with OpenAI to integrate its payment solutions directly into Codex, OpenAI’s AI-powered coding platform. The integration allows developers to embed payments in their apps in under five minutes. With this integration, developers using Codex can move from concept to revenue quickly. By enabling Razorpay’s MCP Server…
Amid the escalating West Asia war, India is witnessing a shortage of commercial LPG cylinders, impacting restaurants, hotels and roadside eateries across several cities. Businesses that rely heavily on LPG for daily cooking are facing rising costs and irregular supply, with reports of long queues and black-market sales at inflated prices. In this backdrop, a…
Gold and silver prices in India edged lower on Monday (April 6), reflecting a combination of global macro pressures and domestic trading sentiment. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), 24-karat gold futures fell 0.01% to ₹1.49 lakh per 10 grams, while silver declined 0.29% to ₹2.31 lakh per kilogram. The pullback comes amid a stronger…
For Indian travellers, hotel loyalty programmes have evolved from simple points-collection schemes to lifestyle-focused reward ecosystems that can save money, enhance stays, and offer unique experiences. Leading hotel chains and boutique properties are now offering ways for guests to earn points on stays, dining, wellness services, and even everyday spending, making loyalty programmes atool for…
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified updated Income-tax Return (ITR) forms for assessment year (AY) 2026–27, introducing a wide range of reporting changes aimed at improving transparency, compliance tracking, and data matching. According to an analysis by Taxmann, the revised forms incorporate over 20 changes across ITR-1 to ITR-7, ITR-V, and ITR-U….
The global diamond industry is evolving as lab-grown diamonds gain wider acceptance alongside traditionally mined stones, according to industry experts Chaitanya V Cotha, Executive Director, C Krishniah Chetty Group, and C Vinod Hayagriv, Managing Director at the same group. They say changing consumer preferences and price accessibility are reshaping the market. Chaitanya V Cotha notes…
