It is expected that the prevailing interest rate situation is favourable for the profitability and growth of life insurers. The current interest rate rise is expected to improve the value of new business (VNB) margins of both participating (par) and non-participating (non-par) insurance products. Participating plans provide guaranteed and non-guaranteed benefits, while non-par plans typically provide guaranteed benefits.
Gold, silver hit all-time high on Diwali demand
Gold prices reached a new high of Rs 80,650 per 10 grams in the national capital. Silver also rose significantly by Rs 5,000 per kg,