INSURANCE NEWS

INSURANCE NEWS

Health is True Wealth

After an extremely challenging year we are finally seeing a ray of hope on the vaccine front. Challenges of distribution logistics and even efficacy and acceptability will remain but clarity and confidence on this issue has been evolving. Few quarters down the line this phase will be relegated into the background. However, lessons that this experience taught us are likely to leave a lifelong impression on most of us.

Enter US Funds Cautiously

The bull run in the US market began right after the Great Financial Crisis and has, with a few minor corrections, continued for more than a decade now.

A longer life for your liver

It’s one of the most resilient human organs, but damage to the liver is irreversible. Show it some love with these simple lifestyle and diet diet changes. I am your liver your life and mine depend on each other

START YOUR NEW YEAR 2021 WITH A PLAN FOR INVESTMENT, PROTECTION AND OTHER NEEDS IN PLACE

2020 has been a year that has impacted almost everyone on the planet.

Stock market indices are at high: Here's what equity mutual fund investors need to do

The leading stock market indices NIFTY 50 and SENSEX are at all-time-high levels. The NAV of equity mutual funds for most funds have rebounded from the lows of March 2020. Going into 2021, the economic fundamentals and the global factors will decide the path of the stock prices.

Still waiting for the right investment opportunity? MFs can show the way

This year has been unprecedented to say the least. Even before the pandemic wreaked havoc in markets and economies, there was a shocking drop in oil prices to near negative levels.

Save Tax & create wealth with ELSS in the year 2021

ELSS (Equity Linked Saving Scheme) is a popular investment tool to save tax under section 80C of the income tax act.

BE PREPARED FOR EQUITY MARKET VOLATILITY IN 2021 AS WELL

2020 was a year marked by extreme volatility. From 41,306 at the start of the year, the BSE Sensex plunged to 25,981 on March 23 as the pandemic-induced lockdowns began.

Purchasing Health Insurance?

Check these 5 myths and know the facts before buying

Boom in Markets Despite Economic Recession?

Several economic models have been developed to understand the relationship between the stock market indices like NIFTY and SENSEX and the macroeconomic performance of a country expressed in terms of the GDP and other parameters.

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Stock Market At A High!

What should equity mutual fund investors do now

Gold - A Strategic Asset

Gold - A Strategic Asset

WATER: THE ELIXIR OF LIFE

Water is a life giver and enables human beings to survive on this Earth.

WHAT NOW?

From the CIO’s Desk

Why it makes sense to invest in a value fund

The Nifty 50 touched the 13,000 mark recently. It has risen about 70 per cent from the low it had touched this year in the last week of March.

Home, Personal Accident and Car Insurance

Know the features, benefits before you buy them

Child Insurance Plans: Importance and uniqueness that every parent needs to know

Planning for the child’s future is an important step in every parent’s life.

Flexi cap funds, a new fund category introduced by SEBI

The capital market regulator, SEBI has introduced a new fund category in the MF industry - flexi cap funds. Flexi cap funds will be in line with erstwhile multi cap funds where fund manager can take equity exposure of at least 65% across market capitalisation.

Businessses will be able to buy Insurance to protect itself from Cyberattacks

IRDAI is likely to ask insurance companies to offer a standard cyber insurance policy to all businesses including MF distribution and advisory business.

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Our Body Is A Self-Correcting Machine

The fact that we survive is due to our immune system-a fascinating network of chemicals and cells that protect our body.

5 Cricketing Parallels To Understand Multi Asset Funds Better

Cricket is the most celebrated sport in India. And with IPL, cricket followers have increased, making it one of the premier sports globally. Drawing a few cricketing parallels to investing - let us try to understand multi asset funds, a little better.

Are You Buying Critical Illness Health Insurance Plans?

Know how they work

MUTUAL FUND NEWS

Circular on guidelines of Inter-scheme Transfer of securities issued by SEBI

INVESTING IN A CHALLENGING ENVIRONMENT

The Covid-19 pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for Governments, corporates, and individuals; and nudged the world into a global slowdown.

Economic activities spurring across sectors

In his recent interview, Prime Minister Narendra Modi looked very confident on the economy while he quoted: “India is the third largest economy in terms of purchasing power parity. We want India to become the third largest in terms of current US dollar prices as well. The $5 trillion target will help us achieve that.”

FOLLOW THESE KEY POINTS TO MAKE MUTUAL FUNDS WORK TO YOUR ADVANTAGE

Choosing mutual funds (MF) to save for your goals needs careful consideration. Not all funds can meet your expectations. You will need to link your goal with the investment horizon and then choose the right mutual fund scheme to achieve your desired goals. When it comes to planning for your child’s future needs, say, around ten years away, you may want to stick to large-cap funds as they invest in well-established, top-rung companies and are, therefore, less volatile.

Understanding the new risk-o-meter for mutual funds

The market regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has launched a new risk-o-meter for mutual funds. Funds houses will have to carry it in their key fund related documents, and in their advertisements from January 1, 2021.