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Term Plan Adjustments: What does it mean and how does it work?

May 17, 2021, at 05:52 pm

In the grand scheme of events, most of you would have prioritized leading a comfortable life and ensuring that your family is safeguarded in case of any unforeseen event. One of the first steps needed to achieve this goal is financial planning. To ensure stable and steady growth of your wealth, financial experts advise you to invest in various financial assets.  One such asset that not only provides you with an enhanced return but also provides financial security to your family, in case of your untimely death, is term insurance. Read ahead to know more about offline andonline term insurance plans and the importance of term plan adjustments.

Indian Rupee rises 3 paise against USD

May 17, 2021, at 04:45 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The Rupee on Monday rose marginally by three paise at 73.25 in opening trade on the selling of US Dollar by bankers and exporters, dealers at the Forex Market said.

India Market: Sensex up over 400 pts

May 17, 2021, at 04:35 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The BSE Sensex on Monday rallied by 480.99 pts at 49,213.54 in opening trade on the strength of Bankex, Materials, Consumer Discretionary Goods and Services and Energy stocks.

India's power consumption rose 19 pc in first fortnight of May compared to 2020

May 17, 2021, at 01:55 am

New Delhi/IBNS: India's power consumption rose by nearly 19 per cent in the first fortnight of May to 51.67 billion units (BU) compared to the same period previous year, reflecting recovery in industrial and commercial demand of electricity, power ministry data showed.

realme launches realme 8 5G

May 16, 2021, at 11:12 pm

Kolkata: Smartphone maker realme recently unveiled its much anticipated first 5G smartphone in its number series - realme 8 5G.

GST Council meet on May 28; likely to discuss States' Covid-related demands

May 16, 2021, at 06:28 am

New Delhi/UNI: The Goods and Services Tax Council will meet on May 28 after a gap of seven months amid calls from States for policy measures related to COVID-19 pandemic.

Food start-up aims to bring caterers in West Bengal on a common digital platform

May 16, 2021, at 04:02 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Food start-up Bengal Caterers Club (BCC) is focusing on bringing together the largely unorganized food catering business in West Bengal on a common digital platform. 

Indian Market: Sensex moves down by 473.92 pts during week

May 15, 2021, at 06:41 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The BSE Sensex dropped by 473.92 points or 0.96 pc to settle at 48.732.55 in a week under review, snapping a two-week rising trend as coronavirus cases continue to surge, triggering concerns that a national lockdown may be reimposed.

Reliance Jio announces 2 initiatives for pandemic period

May 14, 2021, at 07:46 pm

Mumbai/UNI: Mukesh Ambani-led Jio has announced two special initiatives for the pandemic period.

Techstars Bangalore selects start-ups for its 3rd Cohort in India

May 14, 2021, at 06:41 pm

Bengaluru:Techstars Bangalore has announced names of nine Indian startups for its 3rd cohort in India. The Techstars’ trademark mentorship-driven acceleration program will run virtually during the Covid-19 pandemic. Each selected startup will get an investment of US$120,000.

Indian Rupee rises 3 paise against USD

May 14, 2021, at 05:21 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The Rupee on Friday moved up by three paise at 73.38 in opening trade on the selling of US Dollar by bankers and exporters, dealers at the Forex Market said.

Indian Market: Sensex recovers over 200 pts

May 14, 2021, at 04:49 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The BSE Sensex on Friday recovered by 208 pts to open at 48,898.93 on the strength of FMCG, Health Care and Industrials stocks.

Birla Corp Q4FY21 net profit up 28 pc, highest ever full-year net profit at Rs 630 crore; 100 pc dividend declared

May 13, 2021, at 07:12 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Birla Corporation Limited on Wednesday reported a fourth quarter net profit of Rs 249.33 crore, up 28 per cent from Rs 194.73 crore in the same period last year, as sales by volume jumped 24.5 per cent to 4.17 million tons (mt).  

Sensex down over 300 points

May 12, 2021, at 04:50 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The BSE Sensex on Wednesday further declined by 346 pts to open at 48,815.49 as heavy selling was seen across the board.

IBM announces breakthrough hybrid cloud, AI capabilities to accelerate digital transformation

May 12, 2021, at 01:35 am

Kolkata/UNI: IBM announced advances in artificial intelligence (AI), hybrid cloud, and quantum computing at the company’s Think conference on Tuesday.

To offer safe access of essential items, Flipkart will strengthen its grocery infrastructure in India

May 11, 2021, at 11:00 pm

Kolkata/UNI: Flipkart, India’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace, has announced the strengthening of its grocery supply chain infrastructure across the country.

JSW Steel's crude steel output at 13.71 lakh tonnes in April 2021

May 11, 2021, at 10:33 pm

Mumbai/UNI: JSW Steel has said that its Crude Steel production for the month of April was at 13.71 lakh tonnes as against 14.46 lakh tonnes in March and 5.63 lakh tonnes in April 2020.

Ola to donate 10,000 oxygen concentrators across India

May 11, 2021, at 10:11 pm

Bengaluru/UNI: Mobility platform Ola through a collaboration of its foundation with donation platform GiveIndia will supply 10,000 oxygen concentrators across the country.

Indian Market: Sensex down 340.60 pts

May 11, 2021, at 10:05 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The BSE Sensex on Tuesday slipped by 340.60 pts to settle at 49,161.71 on profit booking by local operators at higher level.

More ways of depositing money in online betting for the Indian players

May 11, 2021, at 06:03 pm

With the digital transformation, the betting industry has moved online, and it has new aged starts-ups which is accessible to the world. Since last year, the Indians have worked from home because of the COVID-19 pandemic. It has given many facilities which have also given rise to many hobbies.

Indian Rupee down 14 paise against USD

May 11, 2021, at 04:47 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The Rupee on Tuesday slipped by 14 paise at 73.49 in opening trade on rising demand for US Dollar by bankers and importers, dealers at the Forex Market said.

Sensex down by over 400 points

May 11, 2021, at 04:40 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The BSE Sensex on Tuesday nosedived by 436 pts to open at 49,066.45 as profit booking was seen in Metal, IT, Finance and Materials stocks.

Sensex spurts 295.94 points

May 11, 2021, at 03:13 am

Mumbai/ UNI: The BSE Sensex continued to rise on Monday too, as it spurted 295.94 points to close high at 49,502.41 following gains in Metal, Power, Health Care, Utilities and Capital Goods stocks.

HEAL Software Inc. Introduces Industrys First Preventive Healing AIOps Software for IT Operations

May 10, 2021, at 09:46 pm

Bangalore: HEAL Software Inc., an Artificial Intelligence for IT operations (AIOps) solution providers, launched a preventive healing software technology for IT operations.

Honda India earmarks Rs 6.5 cr for COVID-19 relief measures

May 10, 2021, at 07:29 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Honda India Foundation on Monday announced to earmark a sum of Rs 6.5 cr towards COVID-19 support and relief measures.

Ola Foundation and GiveIndia partner to launch O2ForIndia Initiative

May 10, 2021, at 06:20 pm

Mumbai: Ola Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Ola, on Monday announced its partnership with GiveIndia to provide consumers with oxygen concentrators for free through the Ola app.

Indian Rupee up 11 paise against USD

May 10, 2021, at 04:16 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The Rupee on Monday gained eleven paise at 73.40 in opening trade on the selling of US Dollar by bankers and exporters, dealers at the Forex Market said.

Indian Market: Sensex moves up by 300 points 

May 10, 2021, at 04:13 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The BSE Sensex on Monday advanced 371 pts at 49,578.35 as buying was witnessed across the board.

After Mamata seeks tax waivers on Covid meds and equipment, Sitharaman explains how taxation reduces burden on buyers

May 10, 2021, at 06:06 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has emphasised that a minimum 5 per cent tax on vaccines and 12 per cent tax on medicines and oxygen concentrators is necessary to keep their prices low while replying to West Bengal Chief Minister.

J&K Bank offers 250 Oxygen Concentrators to J&K Government

May 10, 2021, at 02:48 am

Srinagar: Conscious of its social responsibilities, being the chief driver of financial empowerment in the region, Jammu and Kashmir Bank today offered to donate 250 Oxygen Concentrators to the government of J&K UT for use during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.