Urban and rural FMCG sales growth data for the last five quarters show the latter outperformed the former consistently.
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.
In his petition to the Company Law Board filed on September 9, Bakshi said McDonald's began 'arm-twisting' him to sell his entire shareholding in Connaught Plaza Restaurants, the equal joint venture between him and McDonald's since 2008, at an 'undervalued' price of $5 million, later raised to $7 million.
FSSAI will put the draft guidelines in front of a seven-member expert committee.
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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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.
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High retail inflation is exerting pressure on households to cut expenses wherever possible.
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.
Women have been and continue to be an integral part of Tata Global Beverages' business, across the world, says Cyrus Mistry.
Since debuting in India in October 2012, the company has opened 15 Starbucks stores across Mumbai and Delhi.
The four major Hindi general entertainment channels -- STAR Plus, Sony, Colors and ZEE -- have all launched music and dance reality shows in the 9-pm slot on weekends.
Despite slowdown, smaller firms attract growth capital.
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