LIC has urged the government to implement tax and regulatory changes in the upcoming budget to boost policy sales and insurer margins. Key proposals include treating insurance services as ‘zero-rated’ for GST to allow input tax credit claims and increasing the tax-free maturity proceeds limit to ₹10 lakh annually.
US consumer sentiment near record low ahead of midterm elections
In October, consumer sentiment in the U.S. plummeted to a concerning 48.0, driven by rising prices and economic worries amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.
October 24, 2026