Experts feel the figures are modest for a count of the size of 1.3 billion and "much more number of tests" are needed to combat COVID-19 outbreak in the country.
Staying healthy is good news for the insurance company as well since it implies lower claims. Insurance companies offer discounts anywhere between 8 And 30 per cent discount on premium.
Suggesting that a relatively young Indian population may be one of the reasons for the low mortality rate due to the pandemic, experts have attributed the high number of fatalities in countries like Italy and Spain to their elderly population which are more susceptible to developing complications after contracting the infection.
'Some VIP or minister should come to the ward and see how people are suffering.' 'The pain and suffering of the relatives of the patients who are admitted; let them hear their desperate pleas for medicines and oxygen and ventilators and ICU beds; the cries of the kith and kin of doctors and nurses who are being eaten by the pandemic.'
Ajit Mishra, vice president, research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.
'Even if Serum Institute and Bharat Biotech were successful in ramping up production overnight, what happens to the capacity after the demand from India is met?' asks Sanjeev Nayyar.
In 2019 investors backed some of the major online healthcare and pharmacy retailers, with PharmEasy leading the deal list. The firm raised funds through the year to bring in around $220 million and the round is yet to be concluded, according to Venture Intelligence data.
As a result of the mass state-led scheme, the processes in the health insurance market could get simplified over time and become uniform
, tells Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar, "The strategy of containment is important."
Instead of getting confused by what agents tell you, check waiting period, claim-settlement ratio, price comparison etc to make the right choice.
In its investor presentation, IHH said it wanted to develop Fortis into a market leader.
"India's middle class, small traders and farmers are the lifelines of its economic growth. By catering to these ambitions #Budget2019 infuses hopes for millions of dreams."
Almost each of these companies has a different technology to show for the effectiveness against microbes.
This, despite squeeze in start-up funding; $946 mn Bharti Infratel deal is biggest so far this year
Dr Rekha Shetty, who consults several corporations on long-term innovation initiatives, draws up a list.
Here is the glimpse of the political turn of events in the state
Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.
Do away with the table salt. A reduction in the intake of salt can help control various kidney problems.
The couple said that that they were strolling near the railway station at the Fatehpur Sikri after a day in Agra when the group started following them and later attacked.
Any NGO critical of the government is unlikely to receive a green signal. The new amendment will leave NGOs vulnerable to harassment. It was the NGO sector that helped provide compassion and food to millions of people during the lockdown. The new Bill will render such cooperation and camaraderie impossible in future, observes Rashme Sehgal.
Kerala Catholic Bishop Conference president Archbishop Soosa Paikam said the verdict was "painful" and would have disastrous consequences.
Maternity insurance ensures that you can enjoy the happiest moments of your life without any financial worries, says Harjot Singh Narula
India Inc is either shutting loss making businesses or is hiving off allied verticals to enhance revenues.
The young are most vulnerable to self-harm and suicidal ideas at this time.
The DMK has performed well in the general election and will get more seats than its rival, the AIADMK, in the by-elections. But this victory won' help them, reports A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com.
Facebook enabled users to mark themselves safe in Chennai since Thursday morning
Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.
In a surprise announcement in April, Sun and Ranbaxy -- at that time owned by Japan's Daiichi -- declared an all-stock deal to create India's largest and world's fifth-largest drugmaker in an over $4 billion deal.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India and the United Kingdom are economically made for each other.
These projects are targeted at financially well-off and upwardly mobile Indians.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's three-day visit to Britain has seen India and the UK agreeing on Rs 90,000 crore deals.
Sun Pharma stock has appreciated at 35% a year for 20 years
During campaigning, P Chidambaram has been addressing villagers, explaining his efforts to improve life in the constituency and blaming the state government for not supporting him. He has also been introducing his son in the 10 villages across 250 km.
Nine hundred and forty-seven people are said to have died in grief after J Jayalalithaa's demise on December 5. But how true is this claim?
A glance back at some of the important ups and down Indian Inc faced in 2018.
'He was doing so well as the CM, which some vested interests didn't like.' 'They didn't like his stature growing day by day.'
Happy at the clear mandate given by voters to the BJP-led NDA, India Inc on Friday exuded confidence that Narendra Modi will initiate bold and decisive policy reforms to promote economic growth.
An increasing number of overweight and under-exercised children are staring at serious heart problems if parents don't step in
Is the cost of medical cover too high? Opt for co-payments or deductible plans. Here's more on when they work the best.
Sensex gained 38.18 points or 0.15% at 25,918.95 and Nifty ended higher by 12.50 points or 0.16% at 7,739.55.
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