Have hiked provisions, cut costs on motor 3rd party, says HDFC Ergo

MUMBAI: HDFC Ergo General Insurance has tightened costs in motor third-party cover, fearing claims inflation could sink the line without strict underwriting. It reset reserves in FY25-FY26 after spotting inflation outrunning assumptions.Speaking to TOI MD & CEO Parthanil Ghosh said claim dynamics had shifted.“We felt that the third-party rates vis-a-vis the commission that is being…

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Gold, Silver Rate Today Live Updates: International gold prices slip on inflation concerns, rising crude prices & US-Iran talks uncertainty

Pranav Mer, Vice President of Commodity & Currency Research at JM Financial Services, said that the outlook for precious metals remains largely range-bound, with a possibility of further corrective movement in both gold and silver. According to him, investors will closely track progress in negotiations between Washington and Tehran. With the ceasefire and talks reportedly…

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Oil prices today: Crude jumps over 2% after Israel intensifies attacks in Lebanon despite ceasefire

Oil prices rose more than 2% in early trading on Monday after Israel ordered additional troop deployments into southern Lebanon, escalating tensions with the Iran-backed Hezbollah group despite a ceasefire announced more than six weeks ago.US crude futures (WTI) climbed by 2.71% to $89.73 a barrel, while Brent crude futures gained 2.37% to $93.28 a…

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Oman FTA benefits kick in from today

NEW DELHI: The finance ministry on Sunday issued notification on duty concessions on Omani goods under trade pact with India, which will come into effect from June 1.The India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) was signed in Dec last year. “Provided that the (duty) exemption shall be available only if the importer proves to the…

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Prices of 30 medicines capped, including some for diabetes, BP

NEW DELHI: Medicines used for diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, infections and women’s health are among 30 drug formulations for which National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has fixed retail prices, a move that could significantly reduce treatment costs for patients who depend on long-term medication.The latest notification covers several drugs commonly prescribed for chronic…

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