IRDAI changes norms for surety bonds

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) on Tuesday made significant changes to the norms governing ‘surety bonds, a type of insurance policy that protects parties involved in a transaction or contract from potential financial losses. As per a circular issued by the IRDAI, the solvency requirement applicable for such products has now…

Govt hikes interest rate on SCSS, NSC and 5 other small saving instruments for Jan-March 2023

The government on Friday (December 30, 2022) has effected hike in interest rates of 8 small saving instruments for the January-March 2023 quarter. The interest rates of schemes like the Senior Citizen Savings Scheme, Monthly Income Savings Scheme, National Savings Certificate, Kisan Vikas Patra, and all post office time deposits have been hiked. However, rates…