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.
Valuations turn attractive as markets look beyond uncertainty: A Balasubramanian
Amidst geopolitical uncertainty, market expert A Balasubramanian suggests the worst may be nearing an end, with improving macro signals and reasonable valuations in Indian equities.