Budget 2025: Hike in 80D deduction limit, insurance for all, tax relief – insurers list their wishes for FM

Budget 2025: Hike in 80D deduction limit, insurance for all, tax relief – insurers list their wishes for FM

Budget expectations: The upcoming Union Budget for 2025, scheduled to be announced on February 1, is anticipated to bring forth reforms to bolster the expansion and reach of the insurance industry in India. Given the sector’s upward trajectory in recent times, industry experts are optimistic about initiatives that could promote financial inclusivity and stability.  Insurers … Read more

Union Budget 2024: Experts call for enhancement of deduction limit under 80C, simpler terms for capital gains tax

Union Budget 2024: Experts call for enhancement of deduction limit under 80C, simpler terms for capital gains tax

Budget expectations: When it comes to yearly tax savings, Section 80C is one of the widely used tools for salaried individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs). Under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, salaried individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) are entitled to income tax benefits of up to Rs 1.5 lakh by investing in … Read more

Are the Olympics Bad for Public Health?

Are the Olympics Bad for Public Health?

Feb. 28, 2022 — Every Olympics, the world’s greatest athletes come together to demonstrate the upper limits of what the human body can achieve and inspire all of us to get off the couch (for about 5 minutes). But could the Olympic Games be bad for your health? If you live in a host city, … Read more

NDHM will empower Indians by generating a unique health ID for every patient, says Dr. Sangita Reddy

NDHM will empower Indians by generating a unique health ID for every patient, says Dr. Sangita Reddy

India is emerging as the fastest growing digital economies in the world on the digital adoption index. National Digital Health Mission (NDHM) launched in August 2020 will empower Indians by generating a unique health ID linked with Aadhar for every patient, a health facility registry, a digital directory of doctors by the name digi-doctor, electronic … Read more