MediaNama: Top 20 stories of September 2026
Indian tech publication MediaNama has released its top 20 most-read stories for September 2026. The highlights include Policybazaar's potential foray into insurance manufacturing, Jio's stance on 5G network slicing, and BigBasket's widening losses.
Indian technology publication MediaNama has outlined its most-read stories from September 2026, shedding light on significant developments across India's digital and financial landscape.
Policybazaar, India's largest insurance aggregator, is reportedly exploring a move into insurance manufacturing. The company's co-founder indicated that anticipated commission caps could reduce general insurance revenue by up to 30%, prompting the exploration of new business avenues.
In the telecommunications sector, Reliance Jio has urged the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to reconsider proposed restrictions on 5G network slicing. Jio argues that an 80% network utilization threshold does not inherently indicate congestion or degraded user speeds.
Meanwhile, online grocery platform BigBasket reported a substantial increase in its net loss for the fiscal year 2026, which widened by 59% to Rs 3,192 crore (approximately $383 million USD). This occurred despite a 3% growth in its B2B arm, suggesting that increased losses in its B2C segment, potentially driven by quick-commerce initiatives, significantly impacted overall financial performance.
Other notable stories cover Meta's AI agent 'Muse' and its rollout, the implications of AI advertising for users, the impact of new GST rules on India's real money gaming industry, and regulatory discussions surrounding quantum-proofing payment systems and data privacy.