Synopsis Even the best of the rational brain can make wrong decisions when there is too much noise which gets created due to a narrative. Now for the last few days a narrative has been created that due to polls, FPI are selling. These kinds of narratives tend to hit the sector and stocks which … Read more
Four of the top 10 valued firms added Rs 1,71,309.28 crore to their market valuation last week with HDFC Bank and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) emerging as the biggest gainers in line with an overall positive trend in equities. On the other hand, six companies from the top 10 pack took a Rs … Read more
The combined market valuation of five of the 10 most valued firms eroded by Rs 1,97,958.56 crore last week, with IT majors Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Infosys taking the biggest hit amid volatile trends in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark climbed 188.51 points or 0.25 per cent. The market valuation of TCS tanked … Read more
Sanjiv Bhasin, Director, IIFL Securities, says the broader market will be in a consolidation phase. So pick your stocks. Right now, PSUs, OMCs, ONGC, Hind Copper, Vedanta, the metal/OMC space are looking very strong, as is insurance. That is where you should be upping your ante.” Bhasin further says: “Do a SIP in HDFC, Asian … Read more
Four of the top-10 most valued firms together added Rs 2.18 lakh crore in market valuation last week, with Life Insurance Corporation and State Bank of India emerging as the biggest gainers. From the top-10 pack, Reliance Industries, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and SBI were the gainers. They collectively … Read more
In the wake of a transformative year for the insurance industry, marked by the influx of new companies, technological innovations, and changing consumer dynamics, the stage is set for competitive landscape with the need to increase insurance penetration in the country, which is currently at 4%. The good part is that Indians have become more … Read more
There has been a rise in health insurance policy portability in recent times, and it can be attributed to a variety of factors, including the hikes in premiums. Many policyholders are looking for more affordable options, especially if they face steep increase in premium in their current plans. Insurers offering premium discounts attract customers seeking … Read more
I’m a 37-year-old married person residing in Mumbai. I have bought an LIC endowment plan, Jeevan Saral, where I pay Rs 17,000 every month. As per the policy, I need to pay Rs 17,000/month (Rs 2 lakh/year) only for 15 years & then I will be paid Rs 2 lakh per year till 100 years … Read more
When you buy a term life insurance policy online, you may be surprised that your insurer is interested in your educational background. This may seem unusual or even invasive, but there are valid reasons why insurance providers consider this information necessary. Pricing structures, called premium rates, are ultimately determined based on the probability and cost … Read more
Embracing regulatory transformation and innovation, the year 2023 was nothing short of a milestone for the insurance industry. The dynamic customer needs served as a catalyst of change and the industry rose to the occasion with several customer-centric policy changes. The regulatory authority is already steering the sector toward Insurance 2.0 with initiatives like Bima … Read more