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Why index funds are perfect for retail investors
It is a diversified transparent investment with low cost and easy to track by just looking at the index of the country.
Religare Health Insurance rebranded as Care Health Insurance
Data from Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) shows that Religare Health Insurance has seen first year premium at Rs 713.12 crore in the current financial year till July.
Income Tax: Salary plus capital gains? File ITR-2 and get standard deduction
Intra-day trading of shares is in the nature of speculative business income and you shall be required to file ITR 3. Income from STCG/ LTCG may also be reported in the same form.
Fixed Income: Select your debt fund investments carefully
Invest in top quality instruments in the debt market such as Government of India bonds, AAA rated blue-chip companies and PSU bonds to preserve your capital.
Insurance: How digital health records can help insurers as well as the insured
No insurance scheme can remain sustainable by making some people subsidise the premiums payable by the people with some major ailments (or history of major ailments). That affects the health of the in
SIP vs lump sum mutual fund investment: Know which works best and when
Understanding the pros and cons of SIP and lump sum investment strategies at different market cycles can help optimise returns.
Life Insurance: You can buy online term plan to save premium cost
As insurance companies are tweaking their product strategies, customers should opt for online term plans which are 20 to 30% cheaper than offline ones.
National Pension System: NPS likely to cross AUM of Rs 5 lakh crore by September
The report revealed that the Indian index value increased from 44.6 in 2018 to 45.8 in 2019 due to small increases in each sub-index.
Why engine protector add-on cover is essential in motor insurance
While a comprehensive motor insurance policy covers any damage to the interior of the vehicle, an engine protector add-on covers explicitly the components of the engine.
Irdai asks insurers to launch more Covid-focused products
Corona Rakshak is a fixed benefit plan in which if policyholder is diagnosed with Covid-19 and hospitalised for three days, then a fixed amount (which is sum insured), will be paid by the insurance co
Embedded Value: Time for no-frills policies, online purchase
The pandemic has upset many age-old assumptions about financial security and has put the focus on preparedness to tackle the worst. Now all these need to be offered without massive paperwork that insu
Digital kept us alive during lockdown: Bajaj Allianz MD & CEO
Customers are reluctant to meet sales agents and are increasingly preferring virtual meeting with the sales executive, but this is cumbersome as life insurance is not an easy product to understand and
You can lose PMAY subsidy if you balance transfer loan or prepay
My suggestion is that you accumulate this Rs 10,000 per month in a bank Recurring Deposit (RD) or a liquid scheme of a mutual fund.
YOUR MONEY: Behavioural pitfalls every investor must guard against
Often, realisation dawns much later that these were bad calls. If only one could hold one’s nerves and not sell unduly for fear of losses! Being aware of loss aversion bias may help you take a more
FIXED INCOME: Key things to know before you invest in bonds
As bonds are long-term investments, the maturity value is realised only if they are held until maturity
Insurance traditionally lags in terms of tech adoption
InsurTech complements the insurance industry using technology. It has been innovating at a faster pace compared to other tech spaces.
Stock Market Investment: Should investors bet on beaten down stocks?
Beaten down stocks have different risk-reward characteristics compared to trending stocks and have the potential to provide a good rate of return and beat benchmark indices
Fixed Deposits: Know how tax-saver fixed deposits work
Before you start investing in a tax-saver fixed deposit, it would be better to know its features and key benefits.
Income Tax: Income from futures and options is business income if trading is regular
The nature of compensation received by you is not clear from the facts stated. Life insurance compensation is exempt from tax.
Fixed Income: Safe investment avenues for retirees
Senior citizens can invest in Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana and Senior Citizen Savings Scheme for steady income.
Your Money: How to choose a winning portfolio of stocks
The universe of equity investment can safely be narrowed down to just 30 stocks in case of Sensex or 50 in case of Nifty 50
Motor insurance: Taking steps to prevent and minimise loss
Irdai suggests non-profit body for mapping major accident spots, using telematics to assess risky behaviour and standardising vehicle repair cost.
General Insurance: Premium growth up 7% in July; retail health leads
Investment by health insurers in digital renewal of policies pays off
Faceless assessment: CBDT top brass assures taxmen of no disruption
Sources said the I-T department officials were given a detailed presentation in the online meeting on faceless assessment and taxpayers’ charter and their proposed implementation.
Covid-19 specific health insurance policies see good demand
The regulator had allowed insurance companies to come out with Corona Kavach, which is an indemnity plan and will cover all the hospitalisation expenses.
Cash-rich ESIC asked to set up more hospitals, make its facilities available to public
Given ESIC's Rs 80,000-crore reserve funds, it is also being nudged to build more modern hospitals across the country and provide cashless healthcare services to attract people with health insurance c
Your Money: Filing claim for Covid-19 treatment? Know the rules
If you already have an adequate health insurance plan that covers treatment for Covid-19, then you don’t have to invest in corona-specific health insurance plans.
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