Buying in India is usually cheaper unless you have a pre-existing disease
A sum insured of Rs 3 lakh to Rs 5 lakh may have been sufficient seven-eight years ago but would be inadequate today, especially for people living in metros, points out Sanjay Kumar Singh.
Among its suggestions to the finance ministry, RBI has also said the government should classify private equity under a separate category of foreign investment, or create sub-limits within foreign direct investment or investments by foreign institutional investors.
'Real estate loans are given in the garb of retail loans, sourcing money cheap from the NHB refinance window.' 'This loophole is being plugged,' notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.
Irdai to allow 12 minor changes including expansion of critical illness and day care procedure lists, premium payment in instalments, change sum assured, etc.
Uber launches initiatives to address drivers' woes on its 4th birthday
Considering the rising dengue cases, the affordability and availability of such a plan makes it worth buying, says Harjot Singh Narula
A number of insurers offer health policies designed especially for senior citizens.
While investing in an effective health insurance plan, it is important to keep today's cost in the mind.
Maternity insurance ensures that you can enjoy the happiest moments of your life without any financial worries, says Harjot Singh Narula
Government proposes to introduce Priority Sector Lending Certificates (PSLCs) to banks.
Make a fresh start to this New Year with an appropriate insurance policy
Raghuram Rajan optimistic about passage of GST
FIIs have been aggressive buyers of bonds since the beginning of 2013.
Market experts attributed the huge sell-off to weakness in Indian currency.
Harjot Singh Narula lists five checkpoints to help you find the best health insurance plan
Given the high cost of treating cancer and the reasonable premium rates at which these plans are available, one should opt for a cover at the earliest.
Naval Goel explains the key points that will help you buy the most appropriate travel insurance plan and leave your worries behind when you travel with family and friends.
With rise in medical costs surpassing general inflation, getting a treatment/surgery or illness treated in a hospital requires an enormous financial surplus or an alternative financial arrangement. Harjot Singh Narula offers simple tips to reduce these costs
Ideally, people who have a family medical history should buy high sum assured if they can afford the premium of the same.
Market recovery on the cards in 2014 as investors are likely to chase higher yields
As protectionism grows from the United States to Australia, Sanjay Kumar Singh draws up a comprehensive financial checklist for those shifting to India.
Banks and insurers are beginning to reward customers who show exemplary conduct with lower prices and penalise those who behave poorly by imposing higher costs.
Monetary policy stance to depend on inflation data
IRDA suggested that health insurance should cover alternative treatments.
The abolition of wealth tax is again a welcome step.
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