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New Toll Data Collection Tool A Privacy Risk?

New Toll Data Collection Tool A Privacy Risk?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

The implementation of this toll collection system, which will eventually eradicate toll booths, necessitates the fitting of an on-board unit (OBU) in every vehicle that can track a vehicle's location in real time.

RBI Forex Intervention Hits Highest In 17 Years

RBI Forex Intervention Hits Highest In 17 Years

Rediff.com23 May 2025

In response to the panic triggered by Trump's trade policies, the RBI net sold approximately $43 billion in the second half of FY25 to curb volatility, as the rupee plunged to a low of 87.95 per dollar in February this year.

Should young couples invest in child insurance?

Should young couples invest in child insurance?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

There is no reason for a child with no dependents to have insurance because insurance is put in place to provide for the child in the event of a parent's untimely death and not the other way around, says Amar Pandit.

No IPO plan from general insurance firms

No IPO plan from general insurance firms

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

The proposal for listing public general insurers had come up in 2007.

Dabur keen to acquire 26% stake in Religare for Rs 2,116 cr

Dabur keen to acquire 26% stake in Religare for Rs 2,116 cr

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Entities belonging to the Burman family, the promoter of Dabur India, on Monday announced a Rs 2,116 crore open offer to shareholders of Religare Enterprises Ltd (REL) to acquire up to an additional 26 per cent stake in the company as part of its strategy to enter the financial services space. Post the open offer, the family's stake in the financial services firm is expected to increase to 51 per cent. The open offer is made to increase the family's stake and take control of REL and this will mark the entry of Burmans into the financial services space.

Pay 92 paise for Rs 10-lakh train travel insurance

Pay 92 paise for Rs 10-lakh train travel insurance

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Apart from rail mishaps, the coverage would take care of terrorist attacks and accidental fall of a passenger from a train and normal accidents, riots, robbery and dacoity

Life Insurance: Individuals can buy policy for others

Life Insurance: Individuals can buy policy for others

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

>You can buy a life insurance policy for someone else only if you have an insurable interest or expect financial loss from that person's death, points out Tarun Chugh, MD and CEO, Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance, answering insurance questions.

5 major insurance mistakes you must avoid

5 major insurance mistakes you must avoid

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

It is important to know the right details about your insurance policies while avoiding these mistakes, says Harjot Singh Narula.

Double whammy for insurance policyholders

Double whammy for insurance policyholders

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

The GST to be implemented from April 1, 2016, will increase the premiums.

Insurance Bill: Modi checkmated in Rajya Sabha

Insurance Bill: Modi checkmated in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

The Modi government is learning to deal with the reality that it does not have a majority in the Rajya Sabha.

'Will Keep Working To Grow Value Of New Businesses'

'Will Keep Working To Grow Value Of New Businesses'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

'Margins will be an outcome of that. They will likely remain somewhat range-bound.'

How to buy the best health insurance

How to buy the best health insurance

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Health insurance expert Anil Rego in an online chat with readers answers health insurance queries.

Ather Energy looks to raise Rs 3,100 cr

Ather Energy looks to raise Rs 3,100 cr

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Electric two-wheeler (e2W) maker Ather Energy has submitted preliminary papers to the Securities and Exchange Board of India to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO). According to the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP), the IPO will comprise a fresh issue of equity shares valued at Rs 3,100 crore, alongside an offer for sale of 22 million equity shares by its promoters and investor shareholders.

Congress backs government on Insurance Bill at panel meet

Congress backs government on Insurance Bill at panel meet

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

The Left parties, Janata Dal (United), and two other Opposition members on the committee opposed raising the foreign direct investment limit in the insurance sector from 26 per cent to 49 per cent.

2 Covid-19 insurance schemes to be launched on July 10

2 Covid-19 insurance schemes to be launched on July 10

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

All costs relating to room, boarding, nursing expenses, medical consultation including telemedicine, consumables such as PPE kits and intensive care unit will be covered under the policy. It will also include the cost of treatment for any other co-morbidities, including pre-existing comorbid conditions along with the treatment for Covid-19.

'Fire Is Always A Concern In Mumbai'

'Fire Is Always A Concern In Mumbai'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

'As the city grows, so do its fire incidents.'

Hit by Cyclone Vardah? Now pay the price for insurance claims

Hit by Cyclone Vardah? Now pay the price for insurance claims

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Recurring natural calamities along the east coast, especially Vizag and Chennai, to increase insurance premium rates in the region, reports T E Narasimhan.

Behind the scenes: The making of India's largest private insurer

Behind the scenes: The making of India's largest private insurer

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Amitabh Chaudhry, who will now head the merged entity, will manage assets under management of about Rs 1.10 lakh crore and an employee base of 23,620 after the completion of the deal

Govt to set health rider for 49% FDI in insurance

Govt to set health rider for 49% FDI in insurance

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Finance ministry considers tax sops, regulation of hospitals to make health care affordable.

Govt mulls universal health insurance plan

Govt mulls universal health insurance plan

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

The states will be asked to tap the Centre's JAM trinity.

BJP sets conditions for support to insurance Bill

BJP sets conditions for support to insurance Bill

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

The party says 23% of foreign investments should be by FIIs.

Private insurers want standard rates for treatment

Private insurers want standard rates for treatment

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

Cost of the diagnostic test for Covid-19 has been fixed at Rs 4,500 per test by the government. Hospitals, however, do not think this is feasible.

5 Workplace Changes You Will See in 2025

5 Workplace Changes You Will See in 2025

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Workplaces of 2025 will be defined by a deep focus on people-first values, inclusivity, and sustainable growth, foresees Sonica Aron, founder of Marching Sheep.

LIC AUM rose Rs 1 trn from March-Sep '21

LIC AUM rose Rs 1 trn from March-Sep '21

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

Initial public offering (IPO)-bound Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India's assets under management (AUM) increased to Rs 38 trillion as of September 2021, compared with Rs 37 trillion as of March 2021, said sources in the know. Its AUM is almost 3x the AUM of all the private life insurers in the country and over 15x more than the AUM of the second largest life insurer, SBI Life, as of September 2021. SBI Life's AUM was approximately Rs 2.4 trillion as of September 2021, said sources.

GIFT City expects relief from the companies law

GIFT City expects relief from the companies law

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

The GIFT City management is in talks with Hong Kong, London, and Singapore arbitration centres

'Nod to 49% FDI in insurance to drive capital infusion'

'Nod to 49% FDI in insurance to drive capital infusion'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

The Cabinet on Thursday approved 49 per cent foreign investment in insurance companies through the Foreign Investment Promotion Board route ensuring management control in the hands of Indian promoters.

Chandrika Tandon Wins A Grammy

Chandrika Tandon Wins A Grammy

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Chennai-born Indian-American businesswoman and musician Chandrika Tandon, 71, won a Grammy in the Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album category for her album Triveni, a blend of ancient chants and world music, at the 2025 Grammys.

Rediff appoints Infibeam's Vishal Mehta as CMD

Rediff appoints Infibeam's Vishal Mehta as CMD

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Rediff.com, one of India's pioneering internet companies, on Tuesday announced the appointment of Mr Vishal Mehta as its new Chairman and Managing Director. This key leadership change follows Infibeam Avenues Ltd's acquisition of a majority stake in Rediff.com.

Child MF plans better than insurance products

Child MF plans better than insurance products

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Add a term plan with a child mutual fund for best results.

'My Manager Asked Me To Resign Without Notice'

'My Manager Asked Me To Resign Without Notice'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

You can ask for written communication from your HR manager seeking an explanation about your resignation. Please mark the copies to your senior authorities as well as top executives especially if you feel you are being harassed, suggests rediffGURU Pradeep Pramanik.

Indian oil firms ditch govt's Iran insurance pool

Indian oil firms ditch govt's Iran insurance pool

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

Cover inadequate for even one refinery.

PM's insurance schemes: 22 claims settled in 30 days!

PM's insurance schemes: 22 claims settled in 30 days!

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

These schemes came into force from June 1.

Creation of insurance pool for N-mishaps, a major breakthrough

Creation of insurance pool for N-mishaps, a major breakthrough

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Several nuclear power projects held up for the lack of such an insurance pool can now be expected to move forward.

No more loans against Ulips

No more loans against Ulips

Rediff.com26 Jan 2012

Plans with loan clause denied approval; regulatory ban coming.

No insurance Bill in winter session as politics overtakes

No insurance Bill in winter session as politics overtakes

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

The insurance Bill seeks to increase the cap on shareholding of foreign investors

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

Govt nods EV policy; min investment fixed at $500 mn

Govt nods EV policy; min investment fixed at $500 mn

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

The government on Friday approved an electric-vehicle policy, under which duty concessions will be given to companies setting up manufacturing units in the country with a minimum investment of $500 million, a move aimed at attracting major global players like US-based Tesla. According to an official statement, the companies setting up manufacturing facilities for e-vehicles will be allowed to import a limited number of cars at lower customs duty. The policy seeks to promote India as a manufacturing destination for EVs and attract investment from reputed global EV manufacturers, it added.

Is Sharad Pawar Buying Insurance?

Is Sharad Pawar Buying Insurance?

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Sharad Pawar reckons that the NCP has value as a united, going concern, not as a gaggle of leaders in search of followers, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

India gets first automated vehicle recycling unit

India gets first automated vehicle recycling unit

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

The five-acre facility, set up by M&M through a joint venture with government owned company MSTC, went on stream in April this year