Standalone health insurer Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Ltd has expanded its Home Health Care initiatives to 100 locations across the country, the company said on Wednesday. Launched in July 2023, the initiative covers 85% of Star Health Insurance’s customer base, offering cashless doorstep medical care service. “At Star Health, we believe that health […]
Ayushman Bharat Scheme in Delhi: Check eligibility and registration details – CNBC TV18
The BJP-led Delhi government has approved the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced the decision after the first Cabinet meeting on Thursday, February 20. Index Fund Corner Sponsored Scheme Name 1-Year Return Invest Now Fund Category Expense Ratio Axis Nifty 50 Index Fund +32.80% Invest Now Equity: Large […]
Niva Bupa aims for faster growth amid market potential & GST changes – CNBC TV18
The Indian health insurance market has significant growth potential, and Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company aims to expand 8-10% faster than the market over the next five years, said MD & CEO Krishnan Ramachandran. He expects the sector to grow at a 15% compounded annual growth rate (CAGR). Ramachandran emphasised that the industry has a […]
Budget 2025: CII infrastructure chief sees a shift in government’s spending approach – CNBC TV18
The Union Budget 2025 has sent industry leaders into a huddle, sparking discussions on key economic strategies, particularly the role of infrastructure spending, innovation funding, and tax reforms. Vinayak Chatterjee, Chairman of CII Infrastructure Council and Founder-Managing Trustee of The Infravision Foundation, observes a significant shift in the government’s infrastructure spending approach. He said the […]
Budget 2025: Government likely to front-load capex for infrastructure, healthcare, and EV sectors – CNBC TV18
As the Union Budget 2025 approaches, sources have revealed that the government plans to front-load capital expenditure (capex) with a sharp focus on infrastructure development, healthcare, and the electric vehicle (EV) sector. The government’s strategy hinges on the belief that such investment will generate employment opportunities and, in turn, boost consumption. The budget is expected […]
Rahul Chadha recommends buying the market on dips, favours large caps – CNBC TV18
Rahul Chadha, Founder and Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of Shikhara Investment Management believes the market presents a good opportunity to buy on dips over the next three to six months. “We are going out and telling our investors that next three to six months give you an opportunity. For India, specifically, large caps become attractive, […]
CLSA not expecting big returns in 2025, sees single-digit gains for Indian market – CNBC TV18
Vikash Kumar Jain, India Strategist and Head of Research at CLSA, shared his outlook for the Indian market in 2025, stating that he is not gunning for big returns this year, would be happy with single-digit returns for Indian market. Jain said, “We need bond yields to not go much higher and also, at the […]
FIIs buy IT and realty stocks in December while offload oil & gas and automobile – CNBC TV18
After offloading nearly $14 billion worth of shares in October and November, the foreign portfolio investors turned net buyers of Indian equities in December 2024. During the month, the overseas investors bought equities worth $1.83 billion. Company Value Change %Change While they bought more IT shares in December, they cut exposure in oil & gas […]
PL Asset Management names capital markets, IT, healthcare, and consumer as top picks – CNBC TV18
Siddharth Vora, Head of Quant Investment Strategy and Fund Manager at PL Asset Management said they are focusing more on four sectors in their porfolio: capital markets, IT, healthcare, and consumer discretionary. PL Asset Management prefers to avoid banks and the broader lending space but is heavily invested in the capital markets theme, including brokers, […]
DSP Mutual Fund highlights growth opportunities in rural consumption, IT, and healthcare – CNBC TV18
In India, several sectors show strong growth potential, including rural consumption, building materials, healthcare, and IT, says Vinit Sambre, Head of Equities at DSP Mutual Fund, which manages assets worth $21.45 billion. Company Value Change %Change Sambre emphasised the potential revival of rural themes after a prolonged period of underperformance, driven by welfare spending and […]