Life insurers seen posting mixed Q1 nos, health players likely to outperform

Life insurers anticipate slower premium growth amid economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. Health insurers are poised for strong performance, driven by sustained demand and improved affordability. General insurers will likely face continued pricing pressures in motor and commercial insurance lines. Axis Max Life and SBI Life are projected to lead retail APE growth among private…

Life insurers seen posting mixed Q1, health players likely to outperform

Life insurers anticipate slower premium growth amid economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. Health insurers are poised for strong performance, driven by sustained demand and improved affordability. General insurers will likely face continued pricing pressures in motor and commercial insurance lines. Axis Max Life and SBI Life are projected to lead retail APE growth among private…

Net direct tax mop-up jumps 16% to Rs 6.5 lakh crore

India’s net direct tax collections increased by 16.4 percent to ₹6.51 lakh crore. Corporate tax collections saw a significant 22 percent rise during this period. Non-corporate tax collections grew by 11.7 percent, showing broad-based growth. Refunds issued also increased by 14.6 percent compared to last year. These figures indicate robust revenue growth for the current…