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Cruellest cut? Cashback on e-payment at petrol pumps slashed

Cruellest cut? Cashback on e-payment at petrol pumps slashed

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

'Dear Business Partner, Kindly note and inform your all customers that Digital Cashback has been revised from 0.75 per cent to 0.25 per cent with effect from August 1, 2018 across oil industry for all loyalty customers,' said the text message sent by State-owned oil companies to petrol pump operators.

More than insurance

More than insurance

Rediff.com24 May 2003

UBI, HDFC Standard in insurance pact

UBI, HDFC Standard in insurance pact

Rediff.com7 Jan 2004

Union Bank of India has tied up with HDFC Standard Life Insurance Company Ltd to provide bank depositors an insurance cover under group policy with a target to bring in 50,000 customers under risk cover by March.

5 reasons why healthcare insurance is important

5 reasons why healthcare insurance is important

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

It is your duty to be responsible to your health and start saving and investing early in a suitable health insurance, says Naval Goel

Setback for Johnson, British MPs vote for Brexit delay

Setback for Johnson, British MPs vote for Brexit delay

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

The government had already indicated that it would pull its own motion on Johnson's "great new deal" and move it to next week if MPs were to back the delay amendment, introduced as an insurance policy against a default no-deal crash-out by the month-end deadline.

Great new deal reached on Brexit: British PM

Great new deal reached on Brexit: British PM

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Britain is due to leave the European Union by October 31, with Johnson racing against time to strike a deal to meet that deadline.

LIC covers Infosys workers for Rs 1300 crore

LIC covers Infosys workers for Rs 1300 crore

Rediff.com6 Jan 2003

Life Insurance Corporation of India has sold a group insurance policy with a sum assured of Rs 1,300 crore to Bangalore-based software major Infosys in the biggest scheme ever for group insurance in terms of the sum assured, a senior official said.

New 'Brextension' gives UK October 31 deadline

New 'Brextension' gives UK October 31 deadline

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

The latest extension until October 31 makes it more likely that the UK would have to contest the European elections next month, something none of the British political parties were looking forward to in light of the June 2016 referendum in favour of Brexit.

Getting the right cover

Getting the right cover

Rediff.com22 May 2003

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.

Your home loan queries answered!

Your home loan queries answered!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Chartered accountant and Sebi registered investment advisor, Harsh Vardhan Roongta, answers your home loan queries

Money laundering case: ED questions Himachal CM's wife

Money laundering case: ED questions Himachal CM's wife

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

The Enforcement Directorate, probing money laundering charges against Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh and his family members, on Tuesday recorded the statement of his wife Pratibha Singh

Make the most of e-commerce boost for insurance

Make the most of e-commerce boost for insurance

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

Irdai's push will make insurance cheaper for consumers and enable a consolidated view of all policies.

Planning to buy an e-car? Do read this

Planning to buy an e-car? Do read this

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Parts of electric cars are costlier and repairing often means replacing an entire system, which drives insurance premium rates up.

4 must-have insurance covers

4 must-have insurance covers

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Without them your financial security is at a huge risk...

Ask Anil: Your income tax queries answered

Ask Anil: Your income tax queries answered

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

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

'GST on fund management fees raised to 18 pc'

'GST on fund management fees raised to 18 pc'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Feroze Azeez, deputy chief executive officer of Anand Rathi Private Wealth Management, appeared on Rediff Chat to answer readers' queries on GST.

Claiming money that is rightfully yours

Claiming money that is rightfully yours

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

Priya Nair finds out how investors of mutual funds, shares, unclaimed bank deposits, insurance policies can redeem long-forgotten investments.

Paris deal frames climate ambition in 'lens of equity': India

Paris deal frames climate ambition in 'lens of equity': India

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

The Paris climate change agreement is a victory for climate justice, India has said.

M&A deals: I-T urged to clarify on anti-avoidance rules

M&A deals: I-T urged to clarify on anti-avoidance rules

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

PwC wants to know what will happen when a company with substantial reserves is merged into a new concern and the resultant entity is converted into a limited liability partnership.

Insurance firms wake up to tackle fake claims

Insurance firms wake up to tackle fake claims

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

A senior life insurance official point out there have also been cases involving former insurance agents.

Mediclaim: What you need to know

Mediclaim: What you need to know

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Buying medical insurance? Make sure that you know what you are getting and what you are not.

7 benefits if Insurance Bill is passed

7 benefits if Insurance Bill is passed

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

It will allow more transparency in policies and flexibility in premium payment, besides improving processing of claims.

ED summons Himachal CM in money laundering case

ED summons Himachal CM in money laundering case

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Enforcement Directorate has issued summons to Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh in connection with its probe against him and his associates for alleged money laundering.

MH-370 crash: Insurance cos are liable to pay the full sum

MH-370 crash: Insurance cos are liable to pay the full sum

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

Aircraft that are lost and their debris aren't found are also covered under the 'disappearance' clause in an aviation insurance policy.

Ladies, your personal finance queries answered!

Ladies, your personal finance queries answered!

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

Dear readers, we had asked you to send in your personal finance queries to be answered by Basis founder and CEO Hena Mehta. Here's the first batch of responses.

Are you a victim of lifestyle inflation? Here's help

Are you a victim of lifestyle inflation? Here's help

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

'Just like humans binge on food when they are depressed, they also tend to shop for instant gratification. which is just temporary. Please do not fall into this trap,' cautions Sheetal Jhaveri.

How insurance blockchain can ease customers' burden

How insurance blockchain can ease customers' burden

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

Life insurance companies assert that the blockchain being created has strict protocols to leave no room for manipulation and exploitation, or unauthorised use of customer data and personal information.

Why vegetarianism is not all that great an idea for India

Why vegetarianism is not all that great an idea for India

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

Indian farmers practise an agro-silvo-pastoral system and that livestock is a crucial part of their economy. Taking away the meat would demonetise their assets. It would kill their income, says Sunita Narain.

3 reasons why the young must buy health insurance

3 reasons why the young must buy health insurance

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

Irrespective of your age and how good your health has been, the right time to get a health insurance is NOW, says Mukesh Kumar, Executive Director, HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company

Deadline for NRC won't be extended beyond July 31: SC

Deadline for NRC won't be extended beyond July 31: SC

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

The top court also said that the upcoming general election and exercise of NRC should not be affected, and asked the competent authorities to sit together to plan them.

Filing income tax returns: Keep these documents handy, now

Filing income tax returns: Keep these documents handy, now

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

Whether salaried or running your own business, it's about time to get your investment proofs in tax-saving instruments ready for filing your income tax returns later this year.

Trump era: Tips for NRIs returning to India

Trump era: Tips for NRIs returning to India

Rediff.com12 May 2017

As protectionism grows from the United States to Australia, Sanjay Kumar Singh draws up a comprehensive financial checklist for those shifting to India.

5% of insurance sales to be online by 2020: BCG-Google report

5% of insurance sales to be online by 2020: BCG-Google report

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

The online population forms a brand new market that cuts across borders, it added.

Busted: 6 myths about life insurance

Busted: 6 myths about life insurance

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Here is what you must not think before buying life insurance, says V Viswanand, Senior Director and Chief Operations Officer, Max Life Insurance

Jenson Button says Abu Dhabi will be his last race

Jenson Button says Abu Dhabi will be his last race

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Jenson Button says he has no plans to race again in Formula One after Sunday's season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, even though McLaren are keeping the door open for a possible return in 2018. "I go into this weekend thinking it is going to be my last race. I think that is the best way to be," the 2009 world champion told reporters on Thursday. "At this moment in time I do not want to be racing in Formula One past this race. I think of this as my last race and hopefully everybody else does as well."

6 best ways to save tax

6 best ways to save tax

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

A tax plan is not only to save taxes, it should also assist you in achieving your other financial goals such as buying a home, a car, children's education, retirement to name a few. Here are some top ways in which you could plan for your tax savings

What is a job loss fund? Do you have it?

What is a job loss fund? Do you have it?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

It should cover mandatory expenses, insurance premiums and loan installments for six months to a year.