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Foreign Insurers Get India’s Red Carpet, but Policy Uncertainty Clouds the Market

Foreign insurers operating in India are being welcomed by policymakers with a more open investment regime, but the sector is entering another period of uncertainty as fresh rule changes loom. The tension between liberalisation and regulatory unpredictability is sharpening concerns over capital planning, ownership structures and long-term strategy.

By RDU Global Wire6 min read

Markets, IPOs & Wealth24 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Jio IPO Smashes Records on Demand, Speed and Scale, Redrawing India’s Market Playbook

Jio’s blockbuster IPO has set multiple benchmarks across fundraising, anchor demand and retail applications, while also drawing the highest qualified institutional buyer subscription among India’s five largest public issues. The offer was fully subscribed within 100 minutes of opening and attracted nearly 1.4 crore applications, underscoring the depth of investor appetite for a marquee domestic growth story.

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World Politics & Diplomacy22 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Iran Reports Seven Tankers Damaged or Burning in Strait of Hormuz as War Fears Intensify

Iran says seven oil tankers have been damaged or set ablaze in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint for global energy supplies, sharply raising tensions in a region already on edge. The incident has intensified fears of a wider confrontation, with shipping security and the risk of escalation now at the center of international concern.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth20 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

FPIs Pull ₹52,100 Crore from Indian Equities in October So Far as Global Headwinds Bite

Foreign portfolio investors have withdrawn ₹52,100 crore from Indian equities so far in October, deepening the sell-off after a net outflow of ₹35,861 crore in September. The latest exodus reflects a cautious global risk mood, with investors reassessing emerging-market exposure amid external uncertainty and shifting capital flows.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance19 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Fairfax Plans to Fold IIFL Capital, Digit Into IDBI Bank After $5.56 Billion India Stake Deal

Fairfax Financial Holdings is preparing to reorganise its Indian financial assets under IDBI Bank after regulators cleared its Rs 52,878 crore acquisition of a 60.7% stake in the lender. The proposed structure would bring together banking, insurance, investment banking and wealth management under one umbrella, subject to further approvals and integration steps.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance19 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

India Becomes Fairfax’s Largest Exposure as Prem Watsa Backs IDBI Bank and Shrugs Off AI Bets

Canadian billionaire Prem Watsa said India has become Fairfax Financial Holdings’ largest country exposure, underscoring the firm’s deepening conviction in the Indian economy as the government clears the divestment of a majority stake in IDBI Bank. In a phone interview, the Fairfax chairman said the group has no direct bets on artificial intelligence, even as it continues to deploy capital selectively across financial services and other long-duration opportunities.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance15 Oct 2026, 10:11 PM IST

Paytm’s Indian Ownership Climbs to 56% as Domestic Institutions Deepen Their Bet

One 97 Communications Ltd., the parent of Paytm, has seen Indian ownership rise above 56% in the latest quarter, underscoring a continued shift toward domestic control of one of India’s most closely watched digital payments companies. Domestic institutional ownership has also increased sharply to 29.5%, while foreign direct investment has eased to 18%, highlighting a changing shareholder base as local investors expand their influence.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 08:09 AM IST

Woman Sought After 74-Year-Old American Is Found Dead in Costa Rica Tourist Town

Costa Rican authorities are searching for a woman of interest after a 74-year-old American man was found dead in Playas del Coco, a popular beach destination on the country’s Pacific coast. The case has drawn attention because of the victim’s age, the tourist setting, and the limited public details released so far, leaving investigators to piece together the final hours before his death.

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