Health Insurance

Feature image for blog post on Health Insurance in India. Blog by Mrunal Pandit.

Health Insurance in India: Essential Financial Protection

For most Indian families, health insurance remains an afterthought—until a medical emergency strikes. Yet, it’s one of the most powerful financial tools we have to protect ourselves from healthcare costs that can wipe out years of savings in a matter of weeks. In a country where access to quality healthcare varies dramatically between cities and villages, health insurance has evolved from a luxury to a necessity. This post explores how health insurance fits into your personal finance strategy, why it matters more than ever, and how it’s reshaping healthcare access across India.

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Perspectives on Women in India’s Corporate Environment: A 2012 Analysis

In March 2012, a presentation titled “Has a Woman’s Role in the Indian Corporate Environment Really Evolved?” challenged a widely held assumption about gender equality in the workplace. While the breadth of sectors where women contribute has expanded significantly, the depth of roles available to them remains frustratingly limited. This distinction between breadth and depth became the central thesis of an examination that revealed uncomfortable truths about women’s career progression in India.

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Image of a stethoscope and medical form. Blog of Mrunal Pandit

Will Ayushman Bharat help in achieving Universal Health Coverage ?

Ayushman Bharat is India’s Ambitious Affordable, Universal Healthcare Program that was announced in the 2018 Budget speech by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley . I thought of sharing my views on this scheme, based on my experience with a similar program (Rashtriya Swasth Bima Yojana or RSBY).

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