Page 3 - Senior Citizens

Survey shows most senior citizens want to work beyond retirement age

Conducted across urban centres in northern, western and southern India, the study shatters myths about the way the elderly spend their money

Premium should be less than 10% of sum insured on a senior's health policy

The average annual increase in a senior citizen's health cover should be 4-5 per cent

Investors must look at credit quality while choosing corporate FDs

Stick to deposits of firms with high rating

What makes the NPS so crucial to retirement planning in an ageing India

India still does not have a "one retirement account" concept, with the intended money distributed across various schemes. Pension fund managers are underlining NPS as the preferred way ahead

Tips on buying a health insurance policy for parents in the time of Covid

Buy as soon as possible, as increase in age not only pushes premiums up, it also comes with restricted coverage to diseases

What it takes to be a senior citizen in India during coronavirus epidemic

Ongoing pandemic has left more of them lonely and feeling vulnerable considering they are wary of stepping out

CBDT provides relief to senior citizens on self-assessment tax

They can pay a part of their taxes by July 31 so that their remaining tax liability is no more than Rs one lakh. No interest will be charged if they pay the remainder by November 30

Nearly half of coronavirus patients have recovered: Health ministry data

More than 95,000 people have recovered as of Tuesday morning, while 5,598 have died.

RBI stops 7.75% bond: Here're some fixed-income options for senior citizens

PMVVY, SCSS, PPF and Bharat Bond are instruments senior citizens can turn to

Major relief for senior citizens as SBI offers 80 bps more on FDs

SBI's new product offers good rates but SCSS and RBI's savings bonds are more attractive

SBI cuts lending rate by 15 bps, launches scheme for senior citizens

The State Bank of India (SBI) has introduced a special deposit scheme for senior citizens with a higher interest rate

Senior citizens may see spike in premiums in wake of Covid-19 crisis

Since they are more vulnerable, medical insurers may become more wary

Govt's Covid-19 advisory for senior citizens: Here are the do's and don'ts

Based on the Census 2011 age-cohort data, it is projected that there would be approximately 160 million senior citizens in India

Covid-19: We must think about this unnecessary lockdown, says Rajiv Bajaj

We should have kept the seniors home, closed public spaces, and allowed the rest of us to keep life moving forward, he said

Coronavirus: Being male may be a risk factor, just as being older is

The Italian trend mirrors one seen in China, where men were more likely than women to die of Covid-19

Indians resolute against coronavirus: PM Modi's speech

In these two months, 130 crore Indians have resolutely confronted the corona pandemic and have taken necessary precautions

PM Modi's coronavirus plan: Janata curfew, economic task force

"We are a developing nation and for a country like us, this corona crisis is not an ordinary thing," Modi said Thursday evening in an address to the nation, noting the pandemic had hit India's economy

Why retirees should opt for savings scheme, and not aggressive hybrid funds

If you were mis-sold this product with the promise of regular dividend, you should exit it

Aadhaar made mandatory for subscribers of PMVVY pension scheme

In the Budget 2018-19, the maximum limit under PMVVY was doubled to Rs 15 lakh per senior citizen

Cabinet approves Bill to amend law concerning parents, senior citizens

The Bill seeks to amend the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007