TP premiums rose 9.3% in FY26, compared with 9% growth in OD, taking overall motor insurance expansion to about 9% on an estimated base of ?1.08 lakh crore. This contrasts with FY24, when OD grew a stronger 17.4% against roughly 10% for TP, supported by robust vehicle sales and pricing improvements. In FY25, OD grew at 8.1% while TP grew at 7.8%. The latest shift comes despite no increase in regulated TP premium rates since the pandemic.
Localisation lens on 500 most-imported items: DPIIT analysing data; move aims to reduce country’s import bill
The Indian government is scrutinizing over 500 imported products, including machinery, fertilizers, and electronics, to identify opportunities for domestic manufacturing and reduce reliance on foreign
May 31, 2026