In the April 2012-February 2013 period, the life sector's industry's new business premium collections fell 6.1 per cent, compared to the corresponding period of the previous financial year.
The issues unions have been pursuing aggressively include forced suspensions, flexible work conditions, recognition of a union and salary parity for contract workers.
Though exposure draft proposed 35-60% hike, Irda raised it only 19%.
They have sought data from these companies on loss absorption capacity in case of a fall in gold prices and higher defaults.
LIC had evinced interest to purchase the land at Baba Kharak Singh Marg at around Rs 800 crore.
Human resource experts say the volatile environment might change its hiring pattern, with the process spread through the year, instead of happening during December - February as at present.
The market regulator had last month allowed bourses to set up debt segments to develop the country's languishing corporate bond market.
Priority will be to maintain a balance between sector's growth and consumer welfare.
As banks are looking at such infrastructure as ancillary assets, wanting to focus on core activity, they're reluctant to commit their resources here, throwing space open for other players.
Aim is to boost sales volumes and increase penetration.
According to a presentation by LIC to Parliament standing committee on finance, total investment at the end of March 31, 2012 was Rs 13.49 lakh crore or Rs 13.49 trillion.
The list of companies include big names such as Colgate-Palmolive, Hero, Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Videocon, Onida, Arvind Mills, Nokia and Mahindra & Mahindra.
Primarily trained for a career in FMCG, he shifted to insurance when the opportunity came his way.
Economists advise against it, citing international experiences; business leaders say RBI should allow move for inclusive growth.
Birla takes over as chairman after his group increased its stake to 51 per cent in November 2012 from the earlier 50 per cent.
Leveraged balance sheets expose banks to sudden shocks.
Average salary of the 100 best-paid directors is 1% of their companies' net profit.
Puts in checks to reach customers before and after selling the policy.
Agitation against 7-day banking move prompts action.
Regulator fears the insurer may get away without making an open offer.
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