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Cloud, AI, and connectivity are now merging into one digital fabric
Updated : Dec 3, 2025

Cloud 2026: The shift to AI driven, sovereign and hyperconnected digital ecosystems

The cloud is no longer just a place to store information; it is now the centre for decision-making and innovation, supporting AI applications that are not just widely available but also helpful for day-to-day needs, transforming personalised education, telemedicine, manufacturing, and public services.

Travel insurance market is not just growing, it is accelerating
Updated : Dec 2, 2025

Rising global uncertainties and why more Indians are buying travel insurance today

What was once a small, quiet corner of the insurance world has now become a booming category. India’s travel insurance market isn’t just growing—it’s accelerating.

Gopinadhan KG is Partner at EMA Partners
Updated : Dec 1, 2025

CEO compensation is reflective of leadership evolution in India

A recent EMA Partners India study covering the top 200 publicly listed companies (BSE 200) provides a compelling view of how executive compensation is reshaping itself in India and what is driving this shift

When insurance coverage really lies in the fine print
Updated : Dec 1, 2025

Your policy says 100% cover, but here’s when that doesn’t mean everything

Insurance documents are long, technical, and rarely read fully. So people trust the larger headline 100% cover and assume it protects them from everything.

Market participation has gone mainstream
Updated : Dec 1, 2025

Decoding India’s new-age trader: How technology is rewiring trader psychology

Access has never been easier. Seamless onboarding, intuitive mobile apps, low-cost platforms, and gamified interfaces have erased traditional barriers to entry.

Why Indians are hesitant to buy term insurance
Updated : Nov 28, 2025

Mind the gap: Why Indians don’t buy term insurance

Most Indians carry a quiet optimism: “I’m healthy. I’m young. It can wait.” This optimism bias makes conversations about mortality feel awkward, heavy, or unnecessary.

Does life insurance give coverage for losses from acts of terror?
Updated : Nov 25, 2025

Are you covered for acts of terror? Most people don’t know

After the recent Red Fort blast in Delhi, conversations around safety surged. But one angle remained largely unspoken: insurance preparedness.

Market integrity strengthens with each thoughtful improvement
Updated : Nov 28, 2025

Building trust in volatile times: The quiet power of strong market surveillance

India’s regulatory framework — governed by the PFUTP and LODR Regulations — already provides exchanges with a clear mandate to review unusual movements, seek clarifications, and promote stable trading conditions. These mechanisms lay a foundation of trust for both retail and institutional investors.

Delhi air pollution: When air quality turns into a financial risk
Updated : Nov 24, 2025

The real cost of pollution: Why health insurance is becoming India’s new mask

Delhi air pollution: According to industry data, respiratory-related hospitalizations in Delhi jumped from 5–6% in early 2024 to 17–18% in the second half of the year.

Imagining a 5-7 year India-China economic rapprochement
Updated : Nov 18, 2025

Trade outside the US (TOTUS): Imagining a 5–7 year India–China economic rapprochement

For nearly two decades, India and China have walked parallel paths — both chasing growth, technology, and global influence. Yet their bilateral relationship has been frozen by mistrust, border confrontations, and diverging political alignments.

When a family is financially protected, its children are emotionally secure
Updated : Nov 14, 2025

Children’s Day 2025: Build a secure tomorrow with the right insurance for your child

“Every Children’s Day reminds us that our greatest responsibility is to protect the dreams we nurture," says Jain.

Children's Day 2025: Why SIP is a great gift for your child
Updated : Nov 14, 2025

Children's Day 2025: Why starting small for your child will help build their dreams

Higher education is one of the biggest financial milestones for any family. Starting a SIP early may help you build a dedicated education fund by the time your child reaches college.

Connected car technologies, enabled by AI, are quietly reshaping how vehicles are designed
Updated : Oct 29, 2025

Driving intelligence: How AI in connected vehicles is shaping the future of automotive value

Proactive service is another area seeing dramatic evolution. AI can predict maintenance needs based on real-world usage, from tyre wear to engine diagnostics, often before the driver even notices.

Ethanol Blending Programme has fundamentally reshaped India’s fuel economy
Updated : Oct 27, 2025

Addressing the current oversupply scenario in India's ethanol industry – A call for immediate and balanced policy action

The Ethanol Blending Programme (EBP) is not just a fuel policy. It’s a rural development and climate action initiative that touches every layer of the economy — from farmers and industries to the environment

General insurance is still widely misunderstood as a transactional requirement
Updated : Oct 23, 2025

General insurance secures your family's financial future across generations with lasting protection

Out-of-pocket expenditure on healthcare still accounts for 48% of India’s total health spending (National Health Accounts, 2022), forcing families to dip into savings or borrow in times of crisis.

New rules for partial PF withdrawals have sparked debate
Updated : Oct 21, 2025

New rules for partial PF withdrawal are more flexible but use with caution

Frequent or non-essential withdrawals could defeat the purpose of long-term savings.

Avoid these investment mistakes during Diwali festive season
Updated : Oct 18, 2025

Top 5 investment mistakes to avoid during the festival season

The lights, the bonuses, the atmosphere of abundance, it all creates a peculiar mindset where financial decisions feel different

Having car insurance doesn't automatically mean complete protection during road travel
Updated : Oct 17, 2025

Traveling by road this Diwali? Make sure you're insured

Travel insurance often seems relevant only for international trips, but domestic travel insurance serves a distinct purpose during road travel, especially during festivals.

The sheer number of participants in online buying and delivery have made personal data widely accessible
Updated : Oct 17, 2025

Guardians at the gate: Vulnerability and fraud in the digital delivery chain

Rapid digitalisation, global economic uncertainty, and evolving criminal methods are main contributors to rising fraud in digital payments and banking.

Diwali 2025: How to turn the festival of lights into a wealth-building season
Updated : Oct 17, 2025

How millennials can make Diwali their wealth-building season

Make Diwali your annual wealth-building reset. One year becomes five. Five years becomes a decade.

Will car insurance cover your vehicle from firecracker damage?
Updated : Oct 16, 2025

Diwali 2025: Will your car insurance cover firecracker damage?

During Diwali, this distinction becomes critical: streets are crowded, celebrations unpredictable, and parked cars suddenly vulnerable in ways that don’t exist the rest of the year.