SBI Life shares dropped by 3.3%, reaching Rs 1,839.50, while HDFC Life experienced a 3% decline to Rs 714.20. Star Health and Allied Insurance Company also saw a 1.4% decrease, hitting a day’s low of Rs 618 The 54th GST Council meeting was anticipated to offer relief to individuals and senior citizens by addressing the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate on health insurance premiums. Currently, health and life insurance policies are taxed at an 18% GST rate.
Mutual fund NFOs: 6 new funds to open for subscription this week; ICICI Prudential MF to launch 3 life cycle funds
Around six new mutual fund schemes will open for subscription between August 24 and August 28. The upcoming launches include three target-date life cycle funds