Neha Pandey Deoras &Amp; M Saraswathy

Stories by Neha Pandey Deoras &Amp; M Saraswathy

Why insurers don't want to cover weight-loss surgery

Why insurers don't want to cover weight-loss surgery

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2013

While there has been a rise in obesity reduction surgeries, it may still take time before health insurance cover is made available for these.

Now, it's advantage for home buyers

Now, it's advantage for home buyers

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2013

RBI's move to link loan payment to construction progress is likely to bring down property prices.

Amid industry gloom, some life insurers see rise in profits

Amid industry gloom, some life insurers see rise in profits

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2013

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.

One-stop shop for sourcing & buying raw materials for SMEs

One-stop shop for sourcing & buying raw materials for SMEs

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2013

Power2SME, a one-stop shop for sourcing and buying raw materials for SMEs, is the only B2B firm in this space.

Long battle awaits NSEL investors

Long battle awaits NSEL investors

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2013

Though they have more than one legal option to recover dues, till NSEL has funds, little can be done.

Job gloom envelops corporate India

Job gloom envelops corporate India

Rediff.com   20 Aug 2013

A stumbling economy, a falling currency and high inflation, plus weak consumer demand, mean more and more become excess baggage.

Banks' rush unlikely for insurer licence

Banks' rush unlikely for insurer licence

Rediff.com   16 Aug 2013

Prior RBI permission a hurdle, given its views; business interest needs to be clearer.

Shift from EPS would hurt retirement kitty

Shift from EPS would hurt retirement kitty

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2013

Despite the equity booster, many would be uncomfortable about NPS.

Don't forget to file Income Tax returns

Don't forget to file Income Tax returns

Rediff.com   6 Aug 2013

Not doing so might mean a penalty, not being able to revise returns or carry forward losses and forfeiture of interest on refund

Why one shouldn't delay EPF withdrawal

Why one shouldn't delay EPF withdrawal

Rediff.com   29 Jul 2013

If your account is idle for over five years, there could be issues with acquiring EPF details.

Paperless insurance coming soon for all

Paperless insurance coming soon for all

Rediff.com   28 Jul 2013

New Irda rules open the way, with 5 entities getting okay to set up as repositories; firms preparing structures for switch

RBI's liquidity-tightening steps halt companies' bond issuances

RBI's liquidity-tightening steps halt companies' bond issuances

Rediff.com   22 Jul 2013

Commercial papers, certificates of deposit also dry up

Address your tax grievances the traditional way

Address your tax grievances the traditional way

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2013

I-T dept will soon issue a unique number to address your refunds and grievances. But the traditional route is still better.

Insurers turn attention to wealthy with customised products

Insurers turn attention to wealthy with customised products

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2013

Apart from special services from banks for their wealth management needs, HNIs are now getting offers from insurance companies, too.

Debt market needs structural push: Experts

Debt market needs structural push: Experts

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2013

Entities reluctant to get into new segment till settlement and margin issues are addressed

No catastrophe insurance cover yet

No catastrophe insurance cover yet

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2013

In the wake of the natural disaster in Uttarakhand, the proposal for 'catastrophe insurance' is in spotlight.

Looking at MNC stocks? Think again

Looking at MNC stocks? Think again

Rediff.com   24 Jun 2013

If you are not happy with the price offered at buybacks, you could be in for a long haul.

Uttarakhand: Insurers on high alert

Uttarakhand: Insurers on high alert

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2013

Public general insurance companies to collaborate for speedy settlement of claims

Companies turn to insurers to cover cyber crime liability

Companies turn to insurers to cover cyber crime liability

Rediff.com   20 Jun 2013

Cyber crimes caused by the insured's employees also get covered under the policy but would exclude the actual perpetrator.

Online health covers aren't for all

Online health covers aren't for all

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2013

First-time buyers advised to take offline route, so are those looking for specific feature or higher cover.