LIC cuts stake in 27 Nifty firms; sells shares worth Rs 8000 cr

State-run insurance giant LIC has lowered its holdings in as many as 27 of the 50 blue-chip firms forming the market benchmark index Nifty, while selling shares worth an estimated Rs 8,000 crore. Read more

The LIFE INSURANCE and EET

When the budget for 2006 was presented and passed, people in life insurance industry heaved a sigh of relief that there was no announcement about taxing the claim proceeds of life insurance policies (as well as PPF etc allowed for deduction u/s 80C) according the principle of EET (Exempt, Exempt and Tax) evolved in last budget, even though the EET committee appointed also is understood to have submitted a report in favour of taxing life insurance proceeds! Read more

Insurance : Industry On Growth Path

Indian insurance industry is booming. With the stock market booming and with more disposable incomes in the pockets of young and the employed, life insurance in on an upswing and the industry can expect 40% growth in 2005-06 with the right strategies. Read more