LIC launches Jan Suraksha (880) and Bima Lakshmi (881) plans: Check eligibility criteria, minimum sum assured, entry age and other featuresLIC new policies: Life Insurance Corporation of India has introduced two new insurance plans. The LIC Jan Suraksha Plan is designed for low...
16 Oct, 2025, 03.41 PM IST
Markets in wait-and-watch mode; festive consumption & manufacturing revival could drive next rally: Dikshit MittalIndian markets are building a foundation for a future rally. Strong third-quarter growth, festive consumption, and policy support are expec...
09 Oct, 2025, 09.11 AM IST
Policyholders are unlikely to get full benefit from GST exemption; premiums likely to rise with no ITC benefitStarting September 22, 2025, individual health and life insurance premiums are GST-exempt, but insurers have lost their ITC eligibility on ...
23 Sep, 2025, 03.37 PM IST
Life insurance companies dismiss GST exemption concerns, see limited impact on input tax credit: ReportLife insurance companies are confident in managing the impact of the upcoming GST exemption on premiums, set to take effect on September 22...
09 Sep, 2025, 12.18 PM IST
GST removed from life, health insurance but how much will you gain?No Goods and Services Tax means no additional cost on premiums. But the savings you see will hinge on how companies reprice policies.
08 Sep, 2025, 06.30 AM IST
How will the recent GST changes affect different sectors of the economy?GST slab rationalization is set to spur consumption and economic growth. Automobile, cement, and consumer goods sectors are likely to benef...
05 Sep, 2025, 05.39 AM IST
State-run insurers likely to roll out zero-tax policiesIndia's state-run insurers are set to introduce zero-tax individual policies to broaden insurance coverage, following a government decision...
05 Sep, 2025, 12.36 AM IST
Exemption of GST from life and health insurance premium to make products affordable: InsurersThe GST Council's landmark decision to exempt insurance premiums from GST is poised to revolutionize the insurance sector. Insurers hail th...
04 Sep, 2025, 02.42 PM IST
GST 2.0 explained: When will new GST rate for life, health insurance be applicable?In a significant move, the GST Council announced on September 3, 2025, that individual life and health insurance premiums will be exempt fr...
04 Sep, 2025, 12.28 PM IST
LIC Tech Term online term insurance plan: Features, benefits, eligibility, other detailsTerm insurance policies are most suitable for working people who have dependents (kids, parents) and want to safeguard themselves against l...
12 May, 2023, 04.31 PM IST
LIC starts recruitment process for 300 Assistant Administrative Officer. Here are all detailsAs per official notification, the selection of Assistant Administrative Officers is based on a three-tiered process -Prelim, main and inter...
19 Jan, 2023, 04.20 PM IST
Investing in PMVVY LIC pension scheme will not help in tax savingThe scheme allows premature exit during the policy term under exceptional circumstances like the pensioner requiring money for the treatmen...
01 Mar, 2022, 01.48 PM IST
Hurry! This LIC pension scheme that can provide Rs 10,000 a month will end March 31Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana pension scheme, meant for senior citizens, is available only till March 31.
21 Feb, 2020, 03.35 PM IST
Congress sceptical of disinvestment plan for LICCongress said the budget was devoid of a clear message or memorable idea and alleged the government "has given up on reviving the economy o...
02 Feb, 2020, 08.56 AM IST
Tax queries: Can an HUF claim deduction u/s 80C for contribution made to PPF of its member?PPF account in the name of HUF is not permitted by the Finance Ministry, HUF can contribute to the PPF account of its members and claim tax...
22 Aug, 2018, 12.12 PM IST
New pension plan for elderly with 8% returnThe scheme is open to people aged 60 years and above. It can be purchased offline as well as online through the state-run Life Insurance Co...
21 Jul, 2017, 02.31 PM IST
Infra, manufacturing may get Jaitely thumbs-up: SharekhanThe Union Budget is a critical event and would give glimpse into the Modi government’s policy road map to revitalize India’s economy, says ...
10 Feb, 2015, 02.37 PM IST