Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised the BJP and RSS for undermining the Constitution and accused the TMC of failing to provide jobs in West Bengal during recent rallies.
Like dematerialisation of securities, it will offer dual benefits of cost-effectiveness and convenience.
'Other sectors that manage the savings pools of Indians are giving tough competition to life insurance companies.'
Research well all the ifs and buts carefully before accepting such policies.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has projected a 6.9 per cent GDP growth for the current financial year, citing concerns over commodity prices and supply chain disruptions stemming from the West Asia crisis.
'In investing, poor sentiment is always a good vintage to build a portfolio.'
In modern investing, transparency is more valuable than zero fees and not all investing app score big on this front, says Ramalingam Kalirajan.
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For the vehicle-owner, the overall cost of buying a car can go up by 2% to 3$%. For two-wheelers, the cost can rise by 1% to 1.5%
Make sure the rider adds value rather than just adding to cost.
The 25-35 age group is the most active online in buying non-life insurance products.
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Health insurance premium growth has slowed after touching record highs during the Covid-19 pandemic due to tapering demand from retail consumers amid affordability issues. According to General Insurance Council data, health insurance premiums grew by 10.44 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) in the Apr-Jan period of FY25 in comparison with 20.79 per cent in the year-ago period. It was around 23.57 per cent in FY23, and 25.89 per cent in FY22.
Medical insurance policies have caps on expenses made under different heads. Some help on how they work.
Regular money talks, setting up joint goals, and regular reviews can help couples stay aligned.
Regular money talks, setting up joint goals, and regular reviews can help couples stay aligned.
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi has accused the ruling LDF in Kerala and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of being Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "B-team" and of secretly joining hands with the BJP, alleging a compromised leadership and lack of accountability.
The National Commission ruled that a person must opt for a policy and submit the proposal form after acquainting himself with the terms and scope of coverage to determine where it would be suitable and adequate.
Both private and public sector companies are introducing products for diabetes and hypertension- related diseases for the elderly.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed poll rallies in West Bengal, promising to tackle corruption and illegal immigration if the BJP comes to power. He criticised the current TMC government and outlined the BJP's plans for the state.
There have been some cases where the entire family has perished or both spouses died in the crash, which are making the claims process particularly complex.
Before heading abroad, ensure your travel insurance policy offers all essential coverage and has an adequate sum insured.
Young investors with a higher risk appetite are better off with a combination of term insurance and equity funds.
Understand policy inclusions and exclusions to avoid surprises during claims.
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Cases linked to surgery among those considered.
Rahul Gandhi intensified the Congress campaign in Kerala, alleging collusion between the LDF and BJP, citing corruption cases and the drug issue in the state. He also criticised the LDF government's handling of the Sabarimala gold loss and unemployment.
An insurance company in Thailand has introduced terrorism coverage for individuals amidst concerns that escalating violence in the country's south may spill over to other areas.
Life insurers shifted their focus to selling high-value policies in October as the transition to new surrender value norms, effective October 1, limited their ability to roll out all products in their portfolio. This led to a 40 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) drop in the number of policies sold in October. Additionally, distributors engaged in a fire sale of policies in September due to uncertainty about the impact of the new norms on their commission structures.
With medical inflation hovering at around 13-14 per cent annually, policyholders must reassess their sum insured once every two years.
'Go for a base cover of Rs 10 lakh and then buy a super top-up of Rs 90 lakh.'
Reduction of GST on health insurance premium from 18% to 0% looks like a straight 18% reduction in what consumers pay. The truth, however, is...
Most policies have a 30-90 days waiting period, during which you will not be able to claim any hospitalisation expense, except in case of accidents.
'The government is putting insurance in the same category as food, which is essential for life.' 'Now this is an opportunity for the sector to focus on the consumer.'
'Having a separate healthcare corpus is extremely important even for those already covered by health insurance.'
Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticised the Congress party for its alleged inaction in addressing Maoist violence during its long rule, while highlighting the Modi government's success in nearly eradicating Maoists from Bastar, Chhattisgarh.
Petrol diesel price today March 20, 2026: IOCL & HPCL hike premium petrol (XP95, Speed, Power) by 2/litre and industrial diesel by 22/litre. Regular petrol in Delhi 94.77, diesel 87.67 unchanged. Full city-wise rates inside.
The life insurance industry does not have a good track record when it comes to passing on tax benefits to policyholders, points out Harsh Roongta.
Despite international crude oil rates crossing USD 100 per barrel due to Middle East tensions, the Indian government plans to maintain current petrol and diesel prices, ensuring uninterrupted fuel supply across the country.
