Insurance
Can you claim insurance for AYUSH? What policyholders must know
With the government boosting AYUSH institutes and medical tourism ambitions, policyholders must check whether Ayurveda and other traditional treatments qualify for cashless insurance cover.
4 min read14 Apr 2026Mint Money Compass: Don’t let dark patterns, market swings, or emotions cost you money
From manipulative design tricks to impulsive market bets, identify hidden forces working against your financial well-being.
5 min read11 Apr 2026Explainer: Irdai sets up sub-committee to assess, solve health insurance sector concerns
Irdai has formed a seven-member sub-committee to address critical gaps in the health insurance sector, focusing on improving consumer trust, claim transparency, and product affordability. The panel will tackle issues like medical inflation and fraud while developing a data repository.
2 min read10 Apr 2026Dark patterns that you need to watch out for while buying insurance
From pre-ticked add-ons to hidden renewal tweaks, insurance buyers face digital nudges that inflate premiums. Irdai calls for insurers to clean up dark patterns.
4 min read8 Apr 2026IRDAI forms sub-committee to strengthen health insurance ecosystem in India
IRDAI forms a sub-committee to strengthen the health insurance ecosystem, focusing on coverage, claims, and consumer experience to boost access, efficiency, and trust.
1 min read8 Apr 2026LIC share price jumps 5% as board to consider bonus issue next week. Do you own?
LIC board will consider and recommend bonus shares next week. The stock soared 5% following this announcement. If approved it will mark the first bonus issue by the company since listing.
2 min read8 Apr 2026For BFSI, a muted FY26 was the year of stock-picker
Nearly one in five BFSI companies delivered strong gains despite weak benchmark performance last fiscal. Public sector banks emerged as clear outperformers.
3 min read7 Apr 2026₹10 lakh health insurance: Is it enough in 2026 amid rising medical costs? 6 key factors to consider
₹10 lakh health insurance is increasingly seen as a base cover as medical inflation rises across the country, making higher coverage, top-ups, and policy features essential for adequate financial protection.
3 min read6 Apr 2026How to lock in premiums and navigate portability while upgrading health insurance?
A 38-year-old with ₹10 lakh family cover weighs unlimited sum insured and multi-year health plans, seeking clarity on benefits, portability rules and upgrade flexibility.
2 min read6 Apr 2026Understanding jewellery insurance: Here's all you need to know about securing your gold against risks
Indian households hold 25,000-30,000 tonnes of gold, valued at nearly $5 trillion. With limited bank locker availability, experts recommend jewellery insurance to cover risks like theft and natural disasters, especially as gold prices rise.
5 min read1 Apr 2026