News for 'United India Insurance'

Modi speaks to Sunak, both agree on early conclusion of FTA

Modi speaks to Sunak, both agree on early conclusion of FTA

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

It was their first conversation since Indian-origin Sunak took charge as British prime minister on Tuesday.

India's best Ulips

India's best Ulips

Rediff.com3 Jan 2008

Introducing the never-before tool for retail investors, Outlook Money's annual Ulip ranking.

TV, mobiles to be cheaper; gold, cigarette, imported cars to cost more

TV, mobiles to be cheaper; gold, cigarette, imported cars to cost more

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Mobile phones and TV sets manufactured in India would become cheaper with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announcing cuts in Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on import of their components but smokers would have to pay more as the government has increased taxes.

'Employees are looking for a stable career rather than jumping from one company to another'

'Employees are looking for a stable career rather than jumping from one company to another'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

'Those who want stability in life have started looking at opportunities outside of the start-up ecosystem.'

'India's pace of economic reforms disappointing'

'India's pace of economic reforms disappointing'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Singapore's Fullerton Fund pumps more into China, cuts exposure in India

Mediclaim after 55 gets dearer

Mediclaim after 55 gets dearer

Rediff.com7 Aug 2006

Want to buy ULIPs? Read this

Want to buy ULIPs? Read this

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Stick to low-cost ULIPs launched in the past few years. Go with an insurer with a good investment team and solid track record of long-term returns, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Westinghouse likely to seal India reactor deal when Modi visits US

Westinghouse likely to seal India reactor deal when Modi visits US

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

The contract would give a big boost to India's $150 billion nuclear power programme, and a broader push to curb greenhouse gas emissions.

Tesla still sorting challenges with Indian govt: Musk

Tesla still sorting challenges with Indian govt: Musk

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

US-based Tesla is working through a lot of challenges with the government to launch its products in India, the electric car major's founder and CEO Elon Musk said on Thursday. Responding to a tweet on the company's plans to launch its products in India, Musk tweeted: "Still working through a lot of challenges with the government." Last year, Tesla had sought a reduction in import duties on electric vehicles (EVs) in India.

Poll star Sitharaman woos middle class, women with tax and savings sops

Poll star Sitharaman woos middle class, women with tax and savings sops

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday raised the personal income tax rebate limit, doled out sops on small savings and announced one of the biggest hikes in capital spending in the past decade as she did a tight rope walk in the Budget between staying fiscally prudent and meeting public expectations in the year before general elections.

Finance Ministry, LIC start contact tracing to assess Covid-19 aid

Finance Ministry, LIC start contact tracing to assess Covid-19 aid

Rediff.com13 May 2020

The government hopes to use this data to assess the extent of financial support needed to recover from the pandemic.

ASK ANIL: 'Is money received for mediclaim taxable?'

ASK ANIL: 'Is money received for mediclaim taxable?'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

India's job outlook bleakest in 15 years: Survey

India's job outlook bleakest in 15 years: Survey

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

The encouraging news, however, is that India features among the top four countries out of 44 nations that projected a positive hiring trend.

Tax parity with ULIPs tops Afmi's wish list ahead of Union Budget

Tax parity with ULIPs tops Afmi's wish list ahead of Union Budget

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

The pre-Budget proposals sent to the finance ministry aim to bring uniformity in tax treatment for investments in different financial sectors, mitigate hardship to retail taxpayers, and encourage participation in mutual funds.

India Inc takes cover to avoid Vodafone-like fate

India Inc takes cover to avoid Vodafone-like fate

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

Tax liability insurance is a key negotiation tool used by companies and advisers when a potential tax exposure has been identified and neither party is willing to bear the risk.

Reforms in India absolutely necessary'

Reforms in India absolutely necessary'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

India on Thursday unleashed a second wave of reforms deciding to open the pension sector to foreign investment and raising the foreign direct investment cap in insurance to 49 per cent, undeterred by opposition to its decisions on FDI in retail and threats to block these legislations.

'LIC's investment decisions won't change'

'LIC's investment decisions won't change'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

'We try to pick up stocks early and hold onto them for the long term.' 'We are not someone who buys and sells on a daily basis.'

India to be MetLife's 2nd largest mart

India to be MetLife's 2nd largest mart

Rediff.com14 Nov 2003

The United States-based insurance major Metropolitan Life Insurance Company on Friday said it aimed to make India its second largest market for insurance products after the United States by 2010.

India-US Roller Coaster Reaches New High

India-US Roller Coaster Reaches New High

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

'Many said his visit was very risky. But mercifully, Air Force One has taken off from Delhi without Mr Trump stepping on anybody's toes,' notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

MphasiS set to buy AIG's Indian unit

MphasiS set to buy AIG's Indian unit

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

IT and BPO services provider MphasiS on Wednesday said it is set to acquire AIG Systems Solutions (AIGSS), part of the troubled insurance giant American International Group Inc, for an undisclosed amount.

Allianz plans banking foray in India

Allianz plans banking foray in India

Rediff.com26 Mar 2007

German insurance giant Allianz is planning to widen base in India with foray in banking business through its unit Dresdner Bank, besides expanding its existing non-banking financial services.

Aviva to build call, claims centre in India

Aviva to build call, claims centre in India

Rediff.com11 Feb 2003

Britain's largest insurance group Aviva Plc said on Tuesday it will build a new call centre and develop claims processing operations for its general insurance business in India.

Adani slips to No 30, group stocks lose Rs 12 lk cr in 1 month

Adani slips to No 30, group stocks lose Rs 12 lk cr in 1 month

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

Gautam Adani was the world's third and Asia's richest man a month back but a damning report by a US firm triggered a massive sell-off in shares of his apples-to-airport group, plunging his own wealth by $80 billion and the tycoon slipping to No.30 on the world billionaire index. Adani's sprawling conglomerate, which spans from sea ports to airports, edible oil and commodities, energy, cement and data centres, is under attack by US short-seller Hindenburg Research, which successfully deflated electric-vehicle maker Nikola Motors in 2020. Hindenburg, which held short positions in unidentified shares of Adani Group firms through its US-traded debt and offshore derivatives, on January 24 accused the conglomerate of "brazen stock manipulation and accounting fraud" and using a number of offshore shell companies to inflate stock prices.

Kharge extends hand to parties to defeat BJP, says ready for sacrifices

Kharge extends hand to parties to defeat BJP, says ready for sacrifices

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

In the prevailing difficult circumstances, the Congress is the only party that can provide capable and decisive leadership to the country, Kharge asserted.

Tough Times Lie Ahead For Banking Sector

Tough Times Lie Ahead For Banking Sector

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

For the banking system a new cycle starts in FY2024. It's fraught with fresh challenges on asset quality and profitability, warns Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Air India sale likely in first half of FY21

Air India sale likely in first half of FY21

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

The airline's 100 per cent shareholding in profit-making budget carrier Air India Express as well as 50 per cent shareholding in equal joint venture Air India SATS Airport Services would also be sold.

How Arundhati Bhattacharya is turning the tide for Salesforce

How Arundhati Bhattacharya is turning the tide for Salesforce

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Bhattacharya is now more optimistic than before regarding the adoption of newer technologies, even though she acknowledges there could be short-term challenges owing to the pandemic. Salesforce is among the first global employers to take the 'no lay-off' pledge, pertaining to COVID-19.

India's economy could prove to be 'most resilient' in subregion over long term: UN

India's economy could prove to be 'most resilient' in subregion over long term: UN

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

India's economy could prove to be the "most resilient" in the subregion of South and South-West Asia over the long term, according to a report by the UN, which says a positive but lower economic growth post COVID-19 pandemic and the country's large market will continue to attract investments. The report titled 'Foreign Direct Investment Trends And Outlook In Asia And The Pacific 2020/2021', and compiled by United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), stated that inward FDI flows to South and South-West Asia slightly decreased by 2 per cent in 2019, from $67 billion in 2018 to $66 billion in 2019. The growth, however, was mainly driven by India, which accounted for 77 per cent of the total inflows to the subregion and received $51 billion in 2019, up 20 per cent from the previous year.

About 50% of Ford's Chennai employees agree to restart production

About 50% of Ford's Chennai employees agree to restart production

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

At least 50 per cent of the 2,000-odd employees at Ford's Chennai factory have agreed to restart work at the unit, a Ford India official said on Monday. The plant had to shut down due to a staff strike that started on May 30. The company also warned protesting workers of loss of pay, effective June 14, and urged them to get back to the shopfloor. Ford said it would continue to hold talks with the unions.

India's mood: 'Pessimism, confusion, sadness'

India's mood: 'Pessimism, confusion, sadness'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

'Give cash assistance of Rs 75 per person per day and an android phone and you will see the economy reviving.'

At mega TMC rally, united Oppn vows to oust Modi

At mega TMC rally, united Oppn vows to oust Modi

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

Over 20 political parties, except the Biju Janata Dal and the Communist Party of India-Marxist-led Left Front, took part in the massive rally.

New York Life to exit Max India JV

New York Life to exit Max India JV

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

In the largest foreign investment in life insurance after the Reliance-Nippon deal last year, Japan's Mitsui Sumitomo (a unit of MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings) will buy 26 per cent stake in Max New York Life (MYNL) for Rs 2,731 crore (Rs 27.31 billion).

WARNING! India may have 13L COVID-19 cases by mid-May

WARNING! India may have 13L COVID-19 cases by mid-May

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

The report, compiled by COV-IND-19 Study Group, an interdisciplinary team of researchers, said while India seems to have done well in controlling the number of confirmed cases compared to other countries like the United States and Italy in the early phase of the pandemic, the country is critically missing a key component in this assessment -- the number of truly affected cases.

Better to revive old LIC policy or buy new one?

Better to revive old LIC policy or buy new one?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

LIC is currently allowing customers to revive policies that have lapsed for more than two years.

Military Needs Soldiers, Not Contract Labour

Military Needs Soldiers, Not Contract Labour

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

While we seem to want soldiers on short-term engagement, warfare itself is getting more technical and needs skilled manpower. The world has seen the dismal performance of armies that rely on short tour of duty soldiers or have outsourced war to 'contractors' in Afghanistan and now in Ukraine, points out Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

HCL unit wins order for Rs 31 cr: BSE

HCL unit wins order for Rs 31 cr: BSE

Rediff.com27 Jun 2003

India's HCL Comnet, a subsidiary of HCL Technologies, has got a network management order worth Rs 31 crore (Rs 310 million) from state-run National Insurance Company, the Bombay Stock Exchange said on Friday.\n\n\n\n

Another blow to India's beleaguered auto sector

Another blow to India's beleaguered auto sector

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

After the latest spike in crude oil prices, petrol prices could potentially go up to around Rs 90 a litre making a dent in the consumer's wallet. This, the analysts fear, will push the cost of vehicle ownership in the country, further reducing the demand potential for the industry.

4 things to know before investing in ULIPs

4 things to know before investing in ULIPs

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Investing in a Unit Linked Insurance Plan increases your life cover and also helps you save tax, says Vivek Jain.

Why the 'sponsorless' mutual funds could be a good idea

Why the 'sponsorless' mutual funds could be a good idea

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has just released a proposal to alter the regulations pertaining to the sponsor system for mutual funds. One of the reasons for the proposed changes is that there are two conflicting regulations that need to be clarified. The other reason is that the sponsor system may itself be outdated as it stands, and the proposed changes would allow new entities such as private equity funds and portfolio management services to enter this space.