LIFE INSURANCE SCHEME
Family of martyr Agniveer Ajay Kumar hasn't received any compensation from govt: Rahul Gandhi
The dispute over compensation for Agniveer Ajay Kumar's family escalates with Rahul Gandhi's accusations against the Modi government. Conflicting claims regarding payments and benefits raise questions about transparency and support for martyrs' families.
Shriram Life Insurance launches Deferred Annuity Plan
Shriram Life's Deferred Annuity Plan, starting at Rs 60,000 annually for ages 40-75, offers a 5-10 year deferment period before annuity payments commence. Providing a Return of Purchase Price, it ensures financial independence, particularly for entrepreneurs not under social security. Premium is refunded upon terminal illness or death, stated MD and CEO Casparus J H Kromhout.
Quant Mutual Fund added 27 stocks to its portfolio in May. Do you own any?
Quant Mutual Fund is under Sebi inquiry for suspected front-running, leading to search and seizure operations in Mumbai and Hyderabad.
India starts preparing for a China-like population problem
Falling fertility rates have left India staring at the spectre of looming demographic challenges that have caused big problems for other Asian powerhouses such as China and Japan. The government is now beginning to plan for an aging India which could be a reality within a decade or two.
FinMin to meet CEOs of PSBs on Tuesday, review progress of financial inclusion schemes
The finance ministry called a meeting of heads of Public Sector Banks to review financial inclusion schemes like PM Vishwakarma, Jan Suraksha, and Mudra Yojana, chaired by Financial Services Secretary Vivek Joshi.
Retirement planning: Where to invest to retire at 55
The Portfolio Doctor assesses the health of the fund portfolio, examines the schemes and their suitability with regard to the goals and, if required, recommends corrective measures. The advice given is based on the performance of the funds, the risk profile of the investor as well as his financial goals.
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I am a retired person; I have a health insurance cover of Rs 5 lakh. Should I get a super top-up health insurance plan?
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Tweak NPS allocation, increase SIPs by 5% every year to achieve ambitious goals
The Portfolio Doctor assesses the health of the fund portfolio, examines the schemes and their suitability with regard to the goals and, if required, recommends corrective measures. The advice given is based on the performance of the funds, the risk profile of the investor as well as his financial goals.
IDFC First Bank to raise Rs 3,200 cr via preferential issue to LIC, others
IDFC First Bank will allot around 39.68 crore shares to some of India's biggest institutional investors, including LIC, HDFC Life, ABSL Insurance, Bajaj Allianz Life, ICICI Lombard, and SBI General Insurance.
These midcap stocks with ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analysts
After a strong phase upward movement, mid cap stocks are witnessing a sort of selective profit booking move. Profit booking which is mostly happening in line with Q4 numbers. A strong directional move is only likely to appear post election results. During this phase, analysts are bullish on select stocks from different sectors, a number of the stocks on which analysts are bullish are essentially leaders of their sector.ET screener powered by Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus lists down quality stocks with high upside potential over the next 12 months, having an average recommendation rating of “buy” or "strong buy". This predefined screener is only available to ET Prime users.
These midcap stocks with ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analysts
After a phase where they once again relatively out performed, mid cap stocks are witnessing a sort of profit booking. A rotational move in terms of one set of stocks from a sector witnessing correction, while the other moves up based on what kind of numbers are getting released for the Q4. During this phase, analysts are bullish on select stocks from different sectors, a number of the stocks on which analysts are bullish are essentially leaders of their sector.ET screener powered by Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus lists down quality stocks with high upside potential over the next 12 months, having an average recommendation rating of “buy” or "strong buy". This predefined screener is only available to ET Prime users.
PSU Banks stocks: Stay bullish, hedge a bit to avoid narrative induced selling; top 7 PSU banks with upside potential of up to 36 %
While every sector has witnessed a re-rating in the last couple of years. The re-rating can be due to two reasons. whether headwinds have gone away because of government policy push and clean up or the sector has recovered due cyclical reasons. In the case of PSU banks,which have seen strong re-rating in the last one year, there is a mix of both reasons. The government cleaned up and strengthened the regulatory system. Also that overall economic growth has seen a sharp recovery which has helped in credit off take. Now comes the question that after this rally, should one sell, should one hold, should one increase the exposure. The answer lies in hedging for the banks you own and just avoid listening to noise which will remain high till election results are announced.
BJP says PM Modi works for everyone, Cong alleges 'Hindu-Muslim' politics his only agenda
PM Modi and Congress continue to spar on Hindu-Muslim politics, with BJP spokesperson R P Singh and Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh joining the debate. BJP's Shahnawaz Hussain defends Modi against allegations of playing divisive politics, emphasizing unity among all citizens.
SBI PSU Fund adds IEX in April, raises stake in LIC, SAIL and 2 more stocks
SBI PSU Fund Reg(G), a top performer in equity mutual funds, bolstered its portfolio by adding Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) shares and increasing stakes in Bank of India, LIC, NALCO, and SAIL.
80% rule for retirement savings: How much money should you save to retire comfortably?
Planning for retirement is crucial to avoid financial problems later in life. Experts recommend setting a savings goal and following some simple guidelines for a secure retirement. To achieve this, it's important to start saving early, manage debts, and make wise investments. Assessing projected retirement income and accounting for inflation is vital to determine how much savings are required.
Bearing the brunt today, but good for long term: 6 stocks from the financial services sector with upside potential of up to 30%
For all those who were again thinking why the financial services sector stocks are leading the recent phase of decline. A look into FPI holding patterns would throw the answer. It is the financial services, including banks where FPIs have the maximum exposure, so if they are booking profit, the first round of selling is bound to come in the sector where they have maximum holding.But there is another part to the story, which is when they come back, it is the very same sectors where they buy the first, because financial services and banks are the best proxy play to GDP growth. Also the fact that the majority of these stocks have ample liquidity plays an important part in the kinds of strong moves these stocks see.
Non-Life Insurance Booms: Health premiums exceed Rs 1 tn, motor crosses Rs 90,000 crore mark in FY24 surge
In the fiscal year 2023-24 (FY24), India's non-life insurance industry experienced significant growth primarily fueled by the health and motor insurance segments. Health insurance premiums surpassed Rs 1 trillion, marking a 20.2% increase, while motor insurance reached Rs 91,781.3 crore with a growth rate of 12.9%.
Rs 8 crore retirement corpus: How aggressive savings can make early retirement possible
The Portfolio Doctor assesses the health of the fund portfolio, examines the schemes and their suitability with regard to the goals and, if required, recommends corrective measures. The advice given is based on the performance of the funds, the risk profile of the investor as well as his financial goals.
Post Office Life Insurance policy bonus declared for Financial Year 2024-25
The government offered a bonus for Post Office Life (PLI) insurance subscribers. Bonus rates for the fiscal year 2024-25 will be effective April 1, 2024.
Stocks in news: TVS Motor, Wipro, Aster DM Healthcare, RVNL, ZEE
The Board of TVS Motor approved a scheme of arrangement between the company and its shareholders, under which, it will issue and allot cumulative redeemable preference shares by way of bonus.
ASK Investment Managers launches its first satellite PMS targeting transformative sectors
This portfolio is suitable for UHNIs, HNIs, family offices, corporate treasuries, and private family trusts that are looking for diversification solutions for their portfolios.
Aditya Birla Capital, Aditya Birla Finance announce a Scheme of Amalgamation for creation of a large NBFC
Aditya Birla Capital Limited (ABCL) and Aditya Birla Finance (ABFL) have approved the Scheme of Amalgamation (Scheme) to create a large unified operating NBFC. The merger will result in a reduction of legal entities and simplification of the group structure of Aditya Birla Capital. It will also comply with the Scale based Regulations of RBI, which require mandatory listing of Aditya Birla Finance by September 30, 2025.
How Married Women’s Property (MWP) Act protects financial future of woman using life insurance policies even when nominations fail
What is the Married Women's Property (MWP) Act, of 1874? How can it empower women when it comes to purchasing insurance policies? It is a prudent choice for all those who want to secure their family's financial future and safeguard their assets from probable legal complications. How can you buy it? Who should opt for it? Here's all you need to know.
Nagaland govt announces universal life insurance scheme
Nagaland government launched a fully-funded universal life insurance scheme to mitigate financial hardship caused by untimely demise. The scheme ensures financial security and protection, providing coverage for breadwinners and family members, complementing the Chief Minister's Health Insurance Scheme.
Bandhan Financial Holdings completes acquisition of Aegon Life
Bandhan Financial Holdings, the promoter of Bandhan Bank, has completed the acquisition of Aegon Life, a digital life insurance company.
Bandhan Financial Holdings in final stages of taking control of Aegon Life Insurance
“We expect the change of control to take effect in the coming weeks from Aegon and Bennett, Coleman & Co. (BCCL) to the Bandhan Group,” Karni Singh Arha, managing director, Bandhan Financial Holdings, told ET.
ETMarkets Smart Talk: Markets will closely track capex numbers, rural & housing scheme spends, and taxation: Niraj Kumar
The government may take steps to nudge greater retail participation and deepen the bond market in the interim budget 2024. Markets have hit record highs reflecting strong investor sentiment, but consolidation is possible. Fiscal deficit numbers will be closely tracked, along with capital expenditure, rural & housing scheme spends, and taxations. Bond investors may see tweaks to make the segment more attractive, and interest rates are expected to lower, leading to capital gains. The budget will focus on infrastructure, PLI schemes, green energy, agriculture, rural, FMCG, and auto sectors.
Karnataka has asked Maharashtra to stop insurance scheme in border villages, says Siddaramaiah
The coalition regime in Maharashtra introduced the Jyotirao Phule health insurance scheme in Karnataka’s border villages ahead of the assembly polls in May last year, sparking a war of words between the CMs of the two states.
ETMarkets Smart Talk: Indian market is currently not in bubble zone, but some are in euphoric zone: Rohit Agarwal
"Small & midcaps had a tremendous run in the last 2-3 years and have significantly outperformed the largecaps over the same period which has stretched the valuations of the small and midcap space. However, within the space, there are still quite a few companies that are likely to not only deliver better earnings than largecap companies but are also available at decent valuations."
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