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Get ₹2 lakh accident insurance cover at just ₹20 per year
2+ hour, 43+ min ago (390+ words) The Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) is one of India's most affordable accident insurance schemes, offering up to "2 lakh annual coverage for a premium of just "20. Designed especially for low-income and middle-class families, this government-backed plan provides crucial financial…...
Insurance is automatically provided when you open a bank account, a fact many people are unaware of
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (150+ words) Almost all banks in the country are covered under the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC). This includes public sector banks, private sector banks, small finance banks, and most cooperative banks. Which banks are covered under DICGC? Almost all…...
SBI pensioners’ super package offers ₹30 lakh insurance with zero balance account
2+ week, 3+ day ago (415+ words) One of the most reassuring features of the SBI Pension Package is the freedom from maintaining a minimum balance. Central government pensioners aged 70 years and above can operate this account without worrying about penalties or service charges. Even with a…...
EPFO may hike minimum pension: Key update on Rs 7,500 demand
3+ week, 4+ day ago (206+ words) The EPFO's minimum pension, unchanged for 11 years, is set to increase. The government is seriously considering this, and unions are demanding a hike to Rs 7,000-Rs 10,000 due to inflation." Speculation has been rife for a long time. 11 years have passed…...
Pay just Rs. 20 a year and get Rs. 2 lakh insurance: This government scheme offers only benefits
3+ week, 5+ day ago (225+ words) The Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) is considered to be highly beneficial for the general public. This scheme is specifically designed for those who want to secure their families despite having a low income. Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana:…...
CGHS beneficiaries’ Paripoorna Mediclaim Ayush Bima terms explained: Is it free for all?
4+ week, 1+ day ago (409+ words) The government has introduced a new health insurance plan for central government health scheme (CGHS) beneficiaries. The new plan known as Paripoorna Mediclaim Ayush Bima will complement existing CGHS facilities by expanding medical coverage for government employees, the Department of…...
Budget 2026 wishlist: Why Section 80D tax deduction for health insurance premium should be allowed in new tax regime
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (584+ words) For example, if you are a senior citizen and your parents are also senior citizens, then you can claim Rs 1 lakh tax deduction under Section 80D if you are paying health insurance premium for yourself and your parents. Debashish Banerjee, Partner,…...
Yugal Suraksha Yojana: Life insurance cover of up to Rs. 50 lakh for both husband and wife with a single premium.
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (304+ words) What is Postal Life Insurance? What is the Yugal Suraksha Yojana? The Yugal Suraksha Yojana is a Joint Life Endowment Assurance Plan. The lives of both husband and wife are covered under a single insurance policy, eliminating the need for…...
GST Exemption Boosts Health Insurance Coverage, Average Sum Insured Jumps 31%: Report
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (349+ words) Latest News Headlines l Politics, Cricket, Finance, Technology, Celebrity, Business & Gadgets The report said that after the removal of GST, the average health insurance cover increased from Rs 14.5 lakh in the pre-GST period to Rs 19 lakh in the post-GST period....
Jeevan Pramaan 2025: How To Submit Life Certificate Online, Offline, And Via UMANG App
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (363+ words) Pensioners can now complete the entire life certificate process online using just a smartphone and a few basic personal details. There's no need to visit a bank or pension office. Once submitted, the digital life certificate is sent directly to…...