Irdai asks state-run insurers to account for wage costs annually

Irdai has implemented a new requirement for state insurers to create annual provisions for wage increases, intending to soften the financial repercussions of periodic wage negotiations. Insurers are now obliged to evaluate the sufficiency of these provisions quarterly after obligations become clear. The government has ruled out options for additional capital, instead banking on solvency…

ARC consolidation: Govt weighs ASREC merger with NARCL

The government is considering a merger of ASREC Asset Reconstruction Company with NARCL to enhance the functionality of state-sponsored bad-loan resolution efforts. This proposal, still in preliminary discussions, underscores a strategic effort for consolidation rather than growth. ASREC ARC is majorly held by public sector lenders and LIC, aiming for better management and scrutiny of…