JAMMU, March 18 -- HDFC Life has released regional findings for North India on their Ready for Life Index (RLI). The findings reveal a financially confident region with identified areas for improving long-term readiness. The report, done in collaboration with IpsosIndia, tests perceived and actual readiness levels on four fronts - Financial Planning, Emergency Preparedness, Health & Well-being, and Retirement Strategy.North India has an RLI index at 56,slightly lower than the All-India average at 59. A 30-point gap between perception and action highlights the difference between confidence and actual steps taken towards ensuring financial readiness. Emergency preparedness is identified as a major improvement area. Less Than half of the surve...