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Why your car insurance may not pay when you need it most
15+ hour, 28+ min ago (882+ words) That is when the real test begins. An accident, a flooded road, a damaged engine, and a car insurance claim is filed with the expectation that the insurer will step in. But for many, that moment turns into something else…...
Buying a car or bike? The hidden truth behind insurance sold at dealerships
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1011+ words) Buying a car or bike is often one of the milestone purchases people make. The focus is usually on the price, the model, the delivery date. Somewhere in that process, insurance quietly becomes just another item on the bill. It…...
Buying motor insurance? Why the fine print may matter more than the premium
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (467+ words) India Today Mobility in India has transformed dramatically over the past decade, becoming closely linked with rising aspirations, economic growth, convenience, and a status symbol As this mobility expands, so does the need for financial protection that travels with it…...
Trust, targets and commissions: How senior citizens are trapped by mis-sold insurance
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (1392+ words) For generations, senior citizens in India have trusted banks as safe custodians of their life savings. Fixed deposits, pension accounts, and small savings schemes are not just financial products for retirees. They represent security, stability, and dignity in old age....
How mis-selling and low surrender values are costing life insurance buyers dearly
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (1058+ words) Life insurance is supposed to protect families. Yet new numbers suggest that the product meant to offer financial safety is quietly hollowing out the very savings Indian households work so hard to build. The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) latest…...
Insured, but where is the protection?
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (1528+ words) The government's recent decision to reduce GST on insurance premiums to zero percent is a much-needed relief for millions of Indians, but thousands still feel left high and dry when they need insurance the most, as is evident from data…...
What nobody tells you about buying motor insurance
8+ mon, 3+ day ago (534+ words) India's passenger vehicle market is rising, with more people buying cars than ever before. In FY25, domestic wholesale sales touched 4. 30 million units, up 1. 97% from 4. 22 million units in FY24. But while car sales are climbing, many buyers remain unaware about the finer points…...
Planning to buy a car without taking loan? Here's how you can do it
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (364+ words) Can you really buy a Rs 7 lakh car without a loan if you earn just Rs 34, 000 a month? The answer is yes, if you have a plan, patience, and discipline. That's what CA Abhishek Walia helped a 27-year-old technician from…...
Your vehicle insurance is likely to go up. Know by how much
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (309+ words) Vehicle owners may soon have to shell out more for third-party insurance, as a proposal is under consideration to hike premiums by 1825% for the financial year 202526. According to a report, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is reviewing a…...
Insured, but at what cost?
10+ mon, 16+ hour ago (875+ words) Remember the old life insurance ad tagline 'Sar utha ke jiyo' (live with your head held high)? It promised dignity and peace of mind, that no matter what life throws at you, your insurance policy had your back. But today,…...