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With the new fiscal year beginning today, let’s see how to rejig your finances.

Clean up your finances in April

Don’t postpone investment decisions to the end of fiscal, you need to begin the process to avoid buying bad products.

01 Apr 2019 1:42 AM

Ayushman Bharat is funded with 60 per cent contribution coming from the Centre and remaining from the states. (Representational Image)

Ayushman Bharat on way to become world's largest free healthcare scheme: Jaitley

The central government aims to give health insurance cover to around 50 crore poor people with Ayushman Bharat.

06 Mar 2019 6:14 PM

5 reasons to change your opinion on insurance

The insurance industry has been protecting us from any kind of health hazards, car accidents, and many other situations.

01 Mar 2019 3:24 PM

Six steps to plan for taxes after retirement

Before retirement it’s essential for you to plan your taxes, investments, and returns.

27 Feb 2019 1:17 PM

5 last minute tax saving suggestions

Choosing the most suitable tax-saving investment option is a tough task, and it should be done cautiously.

26 Feb 2019 6:25 PM

under section 80D one now can avail health insurance premium till Rs 25,000 as tax deductible on source (TDS) if the policy is for self, spouse, and kids. (Photo: File)

Get TDS till Rs 1 lakh under section 80D, but conditions apply

The government is offering benefits under Section 80D of the income tax act, making treatments from private hospitals affordable.

21 Feb 2019 12:42 PM

The minimum entry age shall be 18 years for the principal insured and the maximum age at entry shall be 65.

Standard health cover for individuals on cards

This mandatory standard product can also be offered on family a floater basis.

20 Feb 2019 2:34 AM

With 76% of India’s coastline prone to cyclones and tsunamis, it is easy to notice the increasing climactic threat in people.

Cyclone Season: Are You Fully protected?

Some of the worst weather events occur at the end of the year. Here's how to protect your assets-and your loved ones.

29 Oct 2018 12:10 AM

The company plans to commence operations by the December quarter of 2018.

Reliance Health Insurance gets final nod from Irdai to start operations

Shares of Reliance Capital were trading 1.36 per cent higher at Rs 272.70 apiece on BSE.

05 Oct 2018 11:51 AM

The government's flagship health insurance scheme, Ayushman Bharat, is credit positive for insurance companies as it will aide in higher premium growth, a report said.

Ayushman Bharat scheme credit positive for insurers: Moody's

Health insurance contributes around 23 per cent of general insurance premiums and is one of insurers main drivers of growth.

23 Aug 2018 2:58 PM

Stress levels are the highest in the country with 89 per cent of survey respondents claiming they suffer from stress. (Photo: AFP)

Indians most stressed globally on work and finance issues: Survey

One in eight Indians have serious trouble in dealing with stress.

09 Jul 2018 7:59 PM

Doctors have cost concerns about genetic tests for disease risk

Prenatal genetic tests accounted for the greatest spending, followed by hereditary cancer tests, the analysis found.

15 Jun 2018 2:56 PM

Health insurance is not just another tax-saving header. It is a necessity. If you are without a health cover today, you are taking a risk. A sudden hospitalisation can be potentially worth lakhs of rupees.

New Year Thoughts: What is all that you need to have in 2018

Life insurance is one of the most popular tax-saving instruments out there.

03 Jan 2018 2:04 AM

Dengue is widespread in many Indian cities. It is natural to wonder how we would manage our money in case a family member were to fall terribly ill.

Gurgaon dengue case: How much health insurance is enough?

Despite the costly treatment, the girl unfortunately did not survive. Indians everywhere took note of how trying this was for the family.

13 Dec 2017 2:40 AM

This Rakshabandhan, secure your sibling's future with some financial gifts.

Rakhi 2017: Skip cash or chocolates, get these financial gifts for your siblings

Here are a few alternative options you can indulge in this year to really protect your loved ones’ future.

07 Aug 2017 1:34 PM

Second opinion turns into business proposition

The company has now become one of the preferred destinations for people from semi-urban and rural areas.

04 Jul 2017 1:17 AM

Only some health policies may cover Out Patient costs such as fees, tests.

Little benefits of health insurance

While most of us pick health insurance based on premium, there are many benefits that need consideration.

28 Jun 2017 2:05 AM

Irdai makes policy selling easier, starts portal for agents

Portal, isnp.irda.gov.in, is also open to intermediaries in insurance business.

14 Apr 2017 4:35 PM

You might even think of cancelling your existing health insurance. Why pay for something the company is providing free of cost? But this could be a big mistake.

When relying on employer's health cover is not a good idea

It seems comprehensive enough, and you think this is sufficient. Think twice.

22 Mar 2017 11:44 AM

New health insurance plan to insure 14 million less in 2018: US Congress

By 2026 it would shoot up to 24 million because the bill would undo the Obamacare rule that mandates people have health insurance.

14 Mar 2017 9:02 AM

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