India’s non-life insurance industry recorded a 10.5% year-on-year increase in gross direct premium income in October 2026, supported by strong demand for health insurance and improved premium collections among several. The industry generated ₹32,760.81 crore in premiums during the month, compared with ₹29,641.25 crore in October 2025, according to provisional data released by the General Insurance Council. Standalone health insurers emerged as the strongest-performing segment, registering 21.