If commissions drop to the extent that distribution is not viable, industry officials say that sale of credit protection covers may drop. MUMBAI: The insurance regulator Irdai is considering an effort-based commission framework linking distributor payouts to selling and servicing effort, but life insurers fear lower commissions for group and embedded products could shrink coverage…
The gains came after both benchmarks fell more than 2% in the previous session (representative image) Oil prices edged higher on Friday as the United States threatened to maintain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely, renewing concerns over crude supplies even as weaker demand forecasts and rising US inventories limited gains.Brent crude futures rose 9…
Coriander harvested around Nashik is usually sent first to cold-storage facilities in Indore before being transported to Delhi. Dhaniya (coriander) and hari mirch (green chilli) have always been seen as the ‘freebies’ that the vendor gives when you buy vegetables. But the once-ordinary bunch of dhaniya patti has transformed from a complimentary add-on to a…
Gold’s broader trend remains constructive, but the sharp rally has pushed prices into a crucial resistance. Gold price prediction today: Gold prices have rallied and the precious metal is now likely to see some profit booking, says Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities.MCX Gold October futures are witnessing profit booking…
Top stocks to buy today on August 14, 2026 Stock market recommendations: Amara Raja Energy & Mobility, Indian Bank, and Kfin Technologies have been recommended by Hitesh Rathi, Technical Analyst (Equity & Derivatives) at Angel One as the top stocks to buy on August 14, 2026:Buy Amara Raja Energy & Mobility at Rs 945-940; Stop…
The report divided the more than 40 countries into three categories based on their economic relationship with China (representative image) The US has put India among more than 40 countries it says face risks of becoming conduits for Chinese goods seeking to avoid American tariffs, potentially adding another complication to the ongoing trade negotiations between…
Gold and silver prices remain in focus as investors assess the next move in precious metals after gold’s sharp rally and subsequent pullback. Gold prices fell on Friday as traders locked in profits following bullion’s climb to an over two-month high on Thursday. Spot gold was down 0.5% at $4,330.37 per ounce by 0103 GMT,…
Export of oil products soared 67.6% to $6.9 billion on the back of strong demand from several Asian countries NEW DELHI: India’s goods exports rose at its fastest pace in over four years, rising 19.5% to $44.2 billion in July, while imports were 17.4% higher at $76.2 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of $32…
The deal will deepen Bank of America’s participation in India as the financial sector expands. MUMBAI: Bank of America will acquire an initial 26.5% stake in Jio Credit, the wholly owned NBFC lending subsidiary of Jio Financial Services, with the stake potentially rising to 49.9% under a joint venture agreement that could involve an investment…
Top stocks to buy on August 13, 2026 Top stock market recommendations: Indian Bank, DLF, and Polycab India – Aakash K Hindocha, Vice President – Research, Nuvama Professional Clients Group/Nuvama Wealth Management has picked these three as the top stocks to buy on August 13, 2026. The analyst has also shared his technical views on…
