BANKING & FINANCE Non-Life Insurance Premium Growth Rises To 10% In August: CareEdge

 Non-life insurance premiums grew 10.0% year-on-year to ₹27,455 crore in August 2026, sharply improving from 5.7% growth in July, as the drag from fire and crop insurance narrowed, according to CareEdge Ratings. The improvement took cumulative premium growth for April-August FY27 to 9.6%, up from 6.0% during the corresponding period a year earlier. Crop insurance […]

CW Bureau · Sep 19, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Telecom ARPU Growth, Tariff Hike To Drive 12-14% FY27 Revenue Growth

India’s telecom sector is likely to see another calibrated tariff hike in FY27, with continued premiumisation expected to support a 10% growth in average revenue per user (ARPU) and drive 12-14% revenue growth, according to CareEdge Ratings. The ratings agency expects subscriber additions to remain moderate as India’s wireless market approaches maturity, shifting the sector’s […]

CW Bureau · Sep 11, 2026

BANKING & FINANCE Microfinance Sector Shows Signs Of Revival As Asset Quality Improves

India’s microfinance sector is showing early signs of a growth revival, with both disbursements and assets under management (AUM) beginning to recover after a prolonged period of contraction, according to CareEdge Ratings. Industry AUM rose 3.3% sequentially to around ₹3.25 lakh crore in Q4 FY26, marking the first increase after seven consecutive quarters of decline. […]

CW Bureau · Aug 23, 2026

HOSPITALITY Indian Real Estate Sector May Remain Resilient Amid West Asia Conflict

India’s real estate sector is expected to remain resilient despite geopolitical uncertainty arising from the West Asia crisis, supported by sustained housing demand, stronger developer balance sheets and robust institutional participation, according to CareEdge Ratings. CareEdge Ratings estimates residential unit sales across the top six cities to remain broadly range-bound at around 3,55,000 units in […]

CW Bureau · Aug 19, 2026

BANKING & FINANCE Deposit Growth Hits Highest Level Since 2016, Led By FCNR(B) Inflows

Bank deposit growth accelerated sharply to 15.4% year-on-year as of July 31, 2026, marking its fastest pace since December 2016, even as bank credit growth strengthened to 19.3%, according to CareEdge Ratings. Deposit growth rose from 12.7% as of July 15 and 10% in the corresponding period last year. Credit growth, meanwhile, accelerated from 17.7% […]

CW Bureau · Aug 18, 2026

AUTO Indian Auto Ancillary Industry Set For 8-9% Growth In FY27, Says CareEdge

India’s auto ancillary industry is poised for another year of healthy growth, with the sector’s market size expected to rise 8-9% to ₹10,681 billion in FY27 from around ₹9,835 billion in FY26, according to CareEdge Ratings. The rating agency expects growth to be driven by healthy demand from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), rising component content […]

CW Bureau · Aug 13, 2026

MANUFACTURING India’s Defence Industry Set To Grow 19% Annually To ₹3 Lakh Cr By FY29

India’s defence industry is expected to expand from ₹1.78 lakh crore in FY26 to ₹3 lakh crore by FY29, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 19%, while maintaining PBILDT margins of 20–22%, according to CareEdge Ratings. The growth is expected to strengthen domestic defence capabilities, reduce import dependence and enhance India’s position […]

CW Bureau · Aug 8, 2026

BANKING & FINANCE Microfinance Sector Turns Corner, MFI AUM Seen Growing 15% In FY27

India’s microfinance sector is showing signs of recovery after navigating one of its most challenging periods in recent years, with improving disbursements, stabilising asset quality and a return to sequential portfolio growth signalling a gradual turnaround, according to CareEdge Ratings. Industry disbursements rose to nearly ₹77,500 crore in Q4FY26, the highest level in eight quarters, […]

CW Bureau · Aug 8, 2026

BANKING & FINANCE India’s Life Insurance New Business Premiums Increase 16.6% In Q1 FY27

India’s life insurance industry posted a strong start to FY27, with new business premiums (NBP) rising 16.6% year-on-year (y-o-y) in the first quarter, driven by robust growth in private insurers, which continued to expand their market share amid sustained demand for retail protection and long-term savings products, according to a CareEdge Ratings report. The industry’s […]

CW Bureau · Jul 10, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG India’s Nutraceutical Industry May Hit $55-57 Bn By 2030: CareEdge Report

India’s nutraceutical industry is expected to grow to $55-57 billion by 2030 from around $29-30 billion in 2024, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10-11%, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings. The market is projected to reach $37-38 billion by 2026, with growth supported by increasing health consciousness, higher disposable incomes, […]

CW Bureau · Jun 26, 2026

BANKING & FINANCE India’s Non-Life Insurance Premiums Increase 8.7% To ₹24,195 Cr In May

India’s non-life insurance industry reported gross direct premiums of ₹24,195 crore in May 2026, registering a year-on-year (y-o-y) growth of 8.7%, according to a CareEdge Ratings report. The growth was driven primarily by strong momentum in health insurance, particularly the retail health segment, along with sustained expansion in motor insurance. Private insurers gain market share […]

CW Bureau · Jun 24, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG India’s Edible Oil Sector Faces Rising Import Risks, Cost Pressure: Report

India’s edible oil industry is grappling with a challenging operating environment as rising global vulnerabilities and persistent domestic structural constraints drive up import costs, increase price volatility and expose the sector to heightened geopolitical and currency risks, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings. The rating agency noted that the sector is likely to face […]

CW Bureau · Jun 20, 2026