3 Idiots Marketing Journey

20 dec 2009

Every time an Aamir Khan flick is up for release, one could easily expect slew of marketing initiatives. This time is also no exception, with 3 Idiots slated to release on Christmas, the brand ‘Aamir’ is busy with his own style.

Analysis of LIC Jeevan Varsha Insurance policy

17 feb 2009

After the less than expected returns from Jeevan Astha policy, LIC has come out with a money back policy with a tenure to choose from 9 years and 12 years. The main plank which LIC is banking on the plan is that of guaranteed returns which in 9 year term is 6.5% of sum assured and 7% of SA in 12 year policy with the premium paying term being 9 years in both the cases.

LIC Jeevan Astha – taxable insurance?

29 jan 2009

LIC launched its much advertised policy, Jeevan Astha with great fanfare hoping to garner Rs.25000 crore in 45 days by delivering guaranteed returns. However the scheme ended with much below expectations by garnering just one-third of target amount.

Bharti to shift focus to non-telecom biz, unveils new brand logo

03 nov 2008

Bharti Enterprises is aiming to join the ranks of other Indian conglomerates by unveiling its vision 2020 along with a new identity and logo, which incidentally is its third change since inception.

AIG may have a limited presence in India

09 oct 2008

After its bailout, American International Group (AIG) has begun recasting its global operations and even its Indian operations are not left untouched. AIG has Tata AIG Life Insurance and Tata AIG General Insurance where it holds 26% each.

What should investors of DSP Merrill Lynch and Tata AIG do?

20 sep 2008

The answer is immediate ‘nothing to worry’. In the recent financial turmoil in US, the names affected include Lehman Brothers, Merrill Lynch and AIG. While Lehman does not have a direct consumer portfolio since it does not have any asset management or insurance company though has taken equity stakes in various domestic companies or SPV or real estate projects.

Axis Bank – transforming UTI Bank into a global modern bank

31 jul 2007

The erstwhile UTI Bank has changed its name to Axis Bank effective July 30, 2007. This is the first time that a bank has gone in for a brand-change voluntarily; earlier names of banks have been changed either due to a merger or an acquisition.

SBI follows ICICI Bank path

28 jun 2007

India’s largest bank State Bank of India, is planning to come up with its FPO in December this year in a bid to raise Rs.15,000 crore to fund its expansion plans and to continue to enjoy the position as the market leader.

After the euphoria, a setback for ICICI Bank

25 jun 2007

Just after successful completion of record $5 billion public offer, ICICI Bank has received a jolt for capital raising plans of its newly created insurance and AMC subsidiary, ICICI Financial Services.

ICICI Holdings becomes ICICI Financial Services

12 jun 2007

With a week left for the opening of ICICI Bank FPO, the parent has changed the name of its subsidiary ICICI Holdings to ‘ICICI Financial Services’ giving more clarity to the nature of business being carried out by the subsidiary which is life insurance, general insurance and asset management.