PERSONAL FINANCE


Sparks flew after Narayana Murthy asked the nation’s youth to work 70 hours a week. Though a few industrialists did support Mr Murthy, most of the other opinions were decidedly against the notion.   Now that feelings have been vented, and the dust has settled, it is time to look at...

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IANS 07 December 2023
The Indian insurance industry, including the sectoral regulator, is strangely silent on helping the policyholders affected by cyclone Michaung on the steps to be taken to prefer a claim—loss of property and life.   Due to the cyclone Michaung, Chennai got huge rainfall resulting in...

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Sponsored Post 01 December 2023
CIBIL score is a three-digit number that reflects your creditworthiness. It plays a vital role in securing favourable terms and interest rates on a Personal Loan. In this blog, we'll explore how leveraging your CIBIL score opens doors to better Personal Loan options, turning your dreams into...

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IANS 20 November 2023
Data and management commentaries across non-banking finance company (NBFC)/banks suggest rising delinquencies in unsecured loans, especially in small ticket size personal loans (STPL), less than Rs50,000, and loans sourced via fin-tech partnership, foreign brokerage Nomura said in a...

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It is a turbulent world. A world of change and chaos. I see that old solutions, which I had successfully applied to problems 40 years ago, are no longer suitable for the same problems. This is compounded by the fact that even the basic nature of many problems has changed. Hark back to the old...

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Maya Miller  and   Robin Fields (ProPublica) 17 November 2023
This story was originally published by ProPublica.   States have passed hundreds of laws to protect people from wrongful insurance denials. Yet from emergency services to fertility preservation, insurers still say no.   In North Carolina, lawmakers outraged that breast cancer...

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IANS 17 November 2023
A Delhi court has dismissed a suit filed by the State Bank of India (SBI) for the recovery of Rs 13.51 lakh, along with interest, against a loan defaulter, who had passed away.   District Judge Surinder S. Rathi stressed on the proactive responsibility of banks, especially a leading...

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Moneylife Digital Team 07 November 2023
Pensioners who get their due pension through pension disbursing authorities (PDAs), such as the bank or the post office, are required to furnish a 'life certificate' or 'jeevan pramaan patra' to these PDAs once every year. This life certificate is submitted by presenting themselves personally...

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IANS 06 November 2023
According to the flash figures issued by the industry lobby body General Insurance Council of India (GIC), the general insurance industry had earned a total premium of Rs23,814.64 crore, up from Rs0,954.89 crore earned during October 2022.   Within the overall, the 25-member general...

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Long revered as the ‘simple’ middle-class, super-success story, the Murthys of Infosys are perhaps perplexed at why social media (with often leads the mainstream media coverage) seems to explode at their comments these days. This time around, it was NR Narayana Murthy’s ‘request’ that India’s...

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Moneylife Digital Team 03 November 2023
Coming down heavily for unethical practices and luxury of litigation in accidental death claim matters, the national consumer disputes redressal commission (NCDRC) directed Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Ltd to pay the accidental death insurance claim of Rs20 lakh, a compensation of Rs5...

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Sponsored Post 03 November 2023
Personal loan apps have emerged as a versatile and easily accessible solution to meet various monetary requirements. Whether you need funds for unforeseen medical expenses, a home makeover project, or that long-awaited dream vacation, personal loan apps can provide swift access to the...

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I have greatly admired and learnt a lot from Charles Vance, who wrote Manager Today, Executive Tomorrow. One of the 10 principles he propounds in his book is that ‘from birth to death you are alone’. You may have parents to help you up to a point; you may have your spouse and children to help...

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IANS 02 November 2023
Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited, Kotak Mahindra General Insurance Company Limited and Zurich Insurance Company Limited have entered into definitive agreements for a transaction whereby Zurich will invest approximately Rs4,051 crore to acquire a 51% stake in Kotak General Insurance through a...

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Sponsored Post 31 October 2023
Insurance is a wonderful field to work in. Not only is the field easy to enter and highly rewarding, but it also offers the opportunity to help many people. It is a way of pooling resources to allow policyholders and their loved ones to stay protected from different kinds of...

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Sponsored Post 30 October 2023
The ever-popular iPhone is undoubtedly one of the highest-selling phones in the high-end segment market. Its cutting-edge technology and sleek design make it more than just a smartphone. However, the hefty price tag often makes it seem like a distant dream for many, and with every new launch...

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IANS 30 October 2023
Infosys founder Narayana Murthy's advice to youngsters in India, urging them to work 70 hours a week, has sparked sharp reactions from founders and leaders who said that while extended working hours can boost productivity, a balanced approach is equally necessary.   During a podcast,...

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IANS 27 October 2023
Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy, in a conversation with Padma Shri Awardee and Chairman of Aarin Capital, T.V. Mohandas Pai on the first episode of 3one4 Capital's podcast 'The Record', said that if India wants to compete with developed economies that have made remarkable progress in...

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Moneylife Digital Team 17 October 2023
Terming the repudiation letter issued by the insurance company as 'illegal and liable to be set aside', the national consumer disputes redressal commission (NCDRC) directed Birla Sun Life Insurance Co Ltd to pay a claim amount of Rs5 crore with an interest of 9% within two months to the...

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Sponsored Post 17 October 2023
Embarking on buying your dream home is thrilling, but understanding the financials can often be confusing, especially if you are on this journey for the first time. "How will my monthly payments look for a 25 lakh home loan EMI?" – if that's bothering you, this guide is designed precisely for...

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