#Financial Regulation

Prudential’s ₹4,200-Crore Bharti Life Deal Secures CCI Approval

Prudential plc gains CCI clearance to acquire a 75% stake in Bharti Life Insurance. This ₹4,200-crore transaction requires a strategic exit from ICICI Prudential Life. Final IRDAI regulatory approvals remain pending.

CKYC 2.0 Explained: One KYC for Banks, Insurance & Mutual Funds from August 2026

One OTP could soon replace every KYC form you have ever filled. Banks, insurers and mutual funds are quietly preparing for a change that most customers do not know is coming yet.