For FY14, the first full year of the law's implementation, the spend could go up to nearly Rs 8,700 crore (Rs 87 billion), given that India Inc's profitability has grown at a compounded 7.5 per cent annually in the past three years.
Directors that are shareholders will also face more problems.
The insurer plans to hire about 2,00,000 agents this financial year.
More than a decade after it entered the market, Naukri.com, Info Edge (India) Ltd's recruitment services portal, has about 50,000 customers and about 120,000 job listings.
The rupee, which has depreciated about 23 per cent since May, has increased the loss ratios for the travel insurance segment.
While there has been a rise in obesity reduction surgeries, it may still take time before health insurance cover is made available for these.
HDFC Life, which posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 281.83 crore (Rs 2.81 billion) for the quarter ended June compared with Rs 11.92 crore (Rs 119.2 million) in corresponding period last year (according to HDFC's first quarter results), has diversified its distribution mix.
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As returns decline, with extent and time horizon uncertain, some of these investors look to shift to safer zones
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A stumbling economy, a falling currency and high inflation, plus weak consumer demand, mean more and more become excess baggage.
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Prior RBI permission a hurdle, given its views; business interest needs to be clearer.
Brokers have only kept guarantees for which they have open positions.
New Irda rules open the way, with 5 entities getting okay to set up as repositories; firms preparing structures for switch
Commercial papers, certificates of deposit also dry up
Apart from special services from banks for their wealth management needs, HNIs are now getting offers from insurance companies, too.
Entities reluctant to get into new segment till settlement and margin issues are addressed
In the wake of the natural disaster in Uttarakhand, the proposal for 'catastrophe insurance' is in spotlight.
Public general insurance companies to collaborate for speedy settlement of claims
Cyber crimes caused by the insured's employees also get covered under the policy but would exclude the actual perpetrator.
The onus is on you to reject financial products that don't suit your needs.
They can wait, as RBI has indicated the bonds could be linked to CPI in future.
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