Delhi govt to soon notify city logistics plan : CM Rekha GuptaDelhi is set to unveil a new city logistics plan aimed at boosting industrial investment. The national capital has achieved the highest 'Ex...
Zerodha’s Nithin Kamath flags ULIP, endowment traps; says health policies remain complexNithin Kamath highlights persistent personal finance blunders by Indians, particularly the continued uptake of ULIPs and endowment plans de...
Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 27%In the coming quarters, two things will impact earnings: High crude oil prices and a weak rupee. A rising dollar puts pressure on the margi...
IRDAI misses to measure average sum assured per policyholder in its annual reportWhen IRDAI defines success as premium collected, and the industry maximises commissions by selling products that collect maximum premium pe...
Stock, mutual fund investing from Tier-2, 3 cities grows fast, but limited awareness, advisory gaps remain key concernsEven as individuals from Tier-2/3 cities and beyond are rapidly embracing the world of stocks and mutual funds, gaps in advisory and awaren...
Belgian insurer Ageas eyes India growth, explores acquisitions for expansionBelgium's Ageas Group is prioritizing India's growth, aiming to break into the top 10 insurers in both life and non-life segments. The comp...
'Rs 17 LPA not worth it': IIT Delhi graduate quits bank job, says 'can’t sell peace of mind for a salary package'A 24-year-old IIT Delhi graduate resigned from a high-paying banking job, citing a toxic work culture that eroded his health and peace of m...
“Misselling isn’t just about commissions”: Bandhan Life CEO on insurance reality checkSatishwar B., MD and CEO, Bandhan Life Insurance, discusses the Public Insurance Registry, Bima Sugam, misselling and commissions, in a con...
Understanding surrender value and its implications on life insurance policiesPolicyholders of life insurance policies can opt for surrendering their policy before maturity, which will pay them a surrender value, cons...
How capital gains on Ulips will be calculated: CBDT notificationEarlier any gains made on ULIPs were completely tax free, however, after the Budget 2021 proposal the maturity amount remains tax free only...
Ulips bought after Jan 2021 will be tax exempt only under these conditions: Govt issues rulesBudget 2021 had proposed to remove the tax-exempt status on the proceeds of ULIPs if the annual premium exceeded Rs 2.5 lakh. However, ther...
- HDFC Life launches ULIP plan for working women
Private insurance player HDFC Life today launched an unit-linked plan, Smart Woman, especially for working women in urban areas.
- Drought in pension plans may not end
Insurers wary over providing guaranteed returns on surrender of policies by investors.
- LIC crosses 2.5 crore policies target
Life Insurance Corporation today said it has crossed the landmark 2.5 crore policies in the current year as of January 29.
- SBI Life launches Ulip plan Smart Horizon
Private sector SBI Life on Wednesday introduced a Unit Linked Insurance Product (Ulip) -- Smart Horizon -- aiming to provide long-term capi...
- Aegon Religare's child Ulip: Rising Star Plan
The newer versions of Ulips are relatively more investor-friendly, given the lower charges which mean more money in the hands of the policy...
- Reliance Life launches Classic Ulip plan
Reliance Life Insurance on Wednesday launched a ULIP that will provide policyholders the benefits of regular savings with enhanced protecti...