The midcap stocks on an average have run-up by over 30% in the last 3 years, almost double the rate of large-cap stocks. At the current valuation, the market is not just pricing in next year’s earnings growth, but an earnings growth cycle for the next 3 to 5 years. Valuations of some of these … Read more
The shares of Deem Roll Tech debuted with a premium of 55% on the NSE SME platform on Tuesday. The stock listed at Rs 200 as against an offer price of Rs 129. Ahead of the listing, the company’s stock traded with a premium of Rs 88 in the unlisted market. The IPO, which is … 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 am a 37-year-old professional. I started my MF investments 4 years ago. Currently, my portfolio has Rs 3,000 in the UTI Nifty 50 Index fund and 2K in the Mirae Asset emerging blue chip fund. The goal is wealth creation in another 7 years. Other than this I have been investing Rs 17,000 per … 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
The year 2022-23 has seen a surge in the surrenders and withdrawals of life insurance policies. It has increased by 25.62 per cent to Rs 1.98 lakh crore compared to Rs 1.29 lakh crore in 2021-2022. The jump has been attributed to several factors ranging from rise in inflation and issues related to mis-selling of … Read more
In the ever-changing landscape of real estate, the potential for acquiring a home may reach a better level, compared with the last three years, by 2024. Looking at market dynamics, price, affordability, and economic indicators, analysts say the prospect of homeownership appears increasingly within reach for many in the coming year. Let us further explore … Read more
The share allotment of Azad Engineering IPO is expected to be finalised on December 26. Investors received shares on a lottery basis and the whole process was supervised by the registrar. On the allotment date, investors get to know about the number of shares allotted to them as against the bids made. They can check … Read more
According to a new report by leading health consultancy Mercer Marsh Benefits, a part of Marsh McLennan, non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular diseases and cancer are currently the leading causes of medical claims in India. It also expects employer-sponsored health insurance costs in India are expected to rise by 11% in 2024—up from 9.6% … Read more
Abandoning life insurance policies midway through the term often results in a significant financial setback due to the high surrender costs associated with the early years of the policy. Recognising this, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) has proposed measures to increase the surrender value of non-linked policies in an exposure draft … Read more