Life insurance premium collections jump ₹10,000 crore in first two months of FY27

Life insurance premium collections jump ₹10,000 crore in first two months of FY27

India’s life insurance industry added more than ₹10,000 crore in new business premiums during the first two months of FY27, driven by strong growth in individual and group segments, even as policy growth remained relatively modest. According to provisional data released by the Life Insurance Council, the industry’s cumulative new business premium (NBP) for April-May…

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Union Mutual Fund launches Arthaya SIF with equity long-short strategy

Nuvama receives SEBI approval to start mutual fund business

Nuvama Wealth Management has received final approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to commence mutual fund operations through its asset management subsidiary, Nuvama Asset Management Limited, marking its formal entry into India’s mutual fund industry. With the approval in place, the asset management arm will act as the Asset Management Company…

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AU Small Finance Bank Q4 Update: Deposits rise 22.8% YoY to ₹1.53 lakh crore; advances grow 25.1%

AU Small Finance Bank hikes FD, RD, FCNR rates; offers up to 7.90% interest

AU Small Finance Bank has revised its deposit interest rates across fixed deposits (FDs), recurring deposits (RDs) and foreign currency non-resident (FCNR) deposits, effective June 10. The revision increases the peak domestic deposit rates for both general and senior citizen customers. For retail term deposits, the bank now offers up to 7.40% per annum on…

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Visa expands Platinum and Classic card benefits in India with Swiggy, Zepto, SonyLIV, Zee5, Lifestyle and more across food delivery, ecommerce, OTT, travel and retail

Visa expands Platinum and Classic card benefits in India with Swiggy, Zepto, SonyLIV, Zee5, Lifestyle and more across food delivery, ecommerce, OTT, travel and retail

Visa has announced an expanded value proposition for its Platinum and Classic consumer credit and debit card portfolio in India, aimed at providing ongoing benefits across selected spending categories. The updated offering, which the company says covers a large-scale rollout across its card base, is targeted at more than 290 million cards in India. It…

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SEBI proposes review of AMC executive remuneration disclosure norms

SEBI proposes review of AMC executive remuneration disclosure norms

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued a consultation paper seeking public comments on proposed changes to the disclosure framework for executive remuneration in Asset Management Companies (AMCs). The regulator aims to rationalise existing requirements while maintaining meaningful transparency for investors. Objective of the proposal According to SEBI, the review is intended…

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SIP inflows stay above 30000 crore for third month despite May dip, AMFI data shows resilient mutual fund AUM and rising retail participation

SIP inflows stay above 30000 crore for third month despite May dip, AMFI data shows resilient mutual fund AUM and rising retail participation

Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) inflows in mutual funds slipped marginally to ₹30,953 crore in May from ₹31,115 crore in April, according to data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI). Despite the slight dip, SIP contributions remained above the ₹30,000 crore mark for the third consecutive month. On a year-on-year basis, SIP…

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Paisabazaar, SBM Bank India launch FD-backed secured credit card for new-to-credit users

Paisabazaar, SBM Bank India launch FD-backed secured credit card for new-to-credit users

Paisabazaar, a financial marketplace, and SBM Bank India have announced the launch of a fixed deposit (FD)-backed secured credit card, named SBM Paisabazaar Paisa+ Credit Card, aimed at consumers with limited or no credit history. The card is designed as a credit-building product where users can open a fixed deposit and receive a credit card…

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