The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has reduced insurance GST rates from 18% to zero. This change applies to policy renewals after September 22, 2025, and new policies. The Insurance Regulatory Development Authority of India (IRDAI) clarified that existing policies and advance payments are not eligible for refunds. Nirmala Sitharaman announced this will make insurance more affordable.
Mark Mobius, pioneer of emerging markets investing, dies at 89
Mark Mobius, a pioneer of emerging markets investing, has died at 89. Known for decades at Franklin Templeton Investments, he championed opportunities across developing economies,