Of the 492 stocks on the NSE 500 stocks with 200 DMA data available, 268 are now trading below it. Last w ...More

Of the 492 stocks on the NSE 500 stocks with 200 DMA data available, 268 are now trading below it. Last week's sell-off has had a bigger impact on the market trend than the weakness in the whole of October when less than 5% of the NSE 500 stocks traded below the 200-DMAs. ...Less

The Nifty ending in red territory is nothing new, and in the current market investors must be ready to de ...More

The Nifty ending in red territory is nothing new, and in the current market investors must be ready to deal with volatility at any point of time. If it is sparked by global events, the initial part of any volatility will be led by large-caps. However, large-caps are also able to stabilize much before any other part of the market. But if the volatility is due to local reasons, then it is the mid-caps that come under pressure. So, If you are thinking of fresh exposure to the market it would be better to stick with large-caps. ET Screener powered by Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus lists down quality stocks with high upside potential over the next 12 months, having an average recommendation rating of “buy” or "strong buy". The screener applies different algorithms for all BSE and NSE stocks. ...Less

LIC share price: State-owned LIC's shares rose 2.4% on news of a potential 50% stake acquisition in Manip ...More

LIC share price: State-owned LIC's shares rose 2.4% on news of a potential 50% stake acquisition in ManipalCigna Health Insurance. This move would mark LIC's entry into the health insurance sector, diversifying its portfolio. The deal, potentially valuing ManipalCigna around Rs 4,000 crore, aligns with LIC's stated goal of acquiring a health insurance provider this fiscal year. ...Less

LIC share Price: LIC shares surged 5.1% after clarifying talks to acquire a stake in ManipalCigna Health ...More

LIC share Price: LIC shares surged 5.1% after clarifying talks to acquire a stake in ManipalCigna Health Insurance, amid growing concerns over bancassurance regulatory changes and LIC's strong market position. ...Less

Why does NBFC as a sector produce both the best of heroes and the worst of villains? The answer lies in t ...More

Why does NBFC as a sector produce both the best of heroes and the worst of villains? The answer lies in the basic nature of the business. At one level, there is no dearth of demand for credit. But here is the catch: There is good credit and there is bad credit. There are enough examples to show that either by chasing fast growth or by simply siphoning off money, promoters of some NBFCs have actually been the reason for their own and their companies' downfall. It is the sector where the regulatory interventions have been highest – and rightly so. ...Less

The issue marks the first Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) investments in India from the World Bank me ...More

The issue marks the first Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) investments in India from the World Bank member International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Life Insurance Corporation of India. ...Less

HDFC Bank's shares surged by Rs 3 lakh crore in six months, reclaiming its position as a top wealth creat ...More

HDFC Bank's shares surged by Rs 3 lakh crore in six months, reclaiming its position as a top wealth creator. The bank's post-merger balance sheet is stronger, outperforming rivals with a 19% increase in share value. Brokerages predict further growth, setting target prices as high as Rs 2,550, driven by strong FII interest and resilient asset quality. ...Less

Insurance as a sector has been in the limelight. But the narrative and reality are quite different. The s ...More

Insurance as a sector has been in the limelight. But the narrative and reality are quite different. The sector is proof that a large market size does not mean that players will all see growth in the short term. It might be a long-term play when it comes to the overall growth of the markets. So, while insurance is a big opportunity, it will pan out over a period of time. More importantly, insurance as a business has a very different operating matrix for each segment. So, when you take exposure to the sector, differentiate between the segments. Because that will decide whether you make money – or not. ...Less

The Indian market is expected to consolidate on Thursday. Nifty saw buying interest at lows, forming a Do ...More

The Indian market is expected to consolidate on Thursday. Nifty saw buying interest at lows, forming a Doji candle. Experts suggest trading within the 24,000-25,000 range, with immediate support at 24,350 and resistance at 24,750. Several stock recommendations are provided for short-term traders, with specific target and stop-loss levels. ...Less

LIC has unclaimed maturity amounts of Rs 880.93 crore in 2023-24. Over 3.7 lakh policyholders have failed ...More

LIC has unclaimed maturity amounts of Rs 880.93 crore in 2023-24. Over 3.7 lakh policyholders have failed to collect their funds in the financial year 2024. Find out how policyholders can check for unclaimed amounts on the LIC website, and what documents are needed for this. ...Less

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has increased its stake in LTIMindtree from 5.033% to 7.034% th ...More

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has increased its stake in LTIMindtree from 5.033% to 7.034% through open market purchases. This news coincided with LTIMindtree's announcement of an 8% YoY growth in Q2 net profit, reaching Rs 1,251 crore, and a 6% rise in revenue to Rs 9,433 crore. ...Less

GQG Partners increased its stake in four Adani Group companies during the September quarter, while LIC re ...More

GQG Partners increased its stake in four Adani Group companies during the September quarter, while LIC reduced its holdings in two. These changes occurred before the recent allegations against Gautam Adani. The Adani Group has faced investor uncertainty since the Hindenburg report. ...Less

There is a very old theory on the street: When the market does not decline on bad news, it is probably th ...More

There is a very old theory on the street: When the market does not decline on bad news, it is probably the first indication that the bulls are round the corner. The street reacted to the lower-than-expected GDP numbers as if nothing significant had happened. It suggests that in the two months of relentless selling by FIIs – which saw the Nifty and the broader market correct significantly – a part of this news was already priced in. So there is a real possibility that the bulls might now make a determined comeback attempt.ET Screener powered by Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus lists down quality stocks with high upside potential over the next 12 months, having an average recommendation rating of “buy” or "strong buy". The screener applies different algorithms for all BSE and NSE stocks. ...Less

Stock Reports Plus, powered by Refinitiv, undertakes detailed company analysis for 4,000+ listed stocks. ...More

Stock Reports Plus, powered by Refinitiv, undertakes detailed company analysis for 4,000+ listed stocks. In addition to detailed company analyses, the report also collates analysts’ forecasts and trend analysis for each component. An average score in Stock Reports Plus is calculated by undertaking quantitative analysis of five key investment tools – earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk, and price momentum. ...Less

Equity indices Sensex and Nifty rose nearly 1% each. Paytm showed strength near its 52-week highs. It tar ...More

Equity indices Sensex and Nifty rose nearly 1% each. Paytm showed strength near its 52-week highs. It targets 1000 and 1111 with support at 850 and 822. LIC rebounded from 860-880, setting resistance at 1000. NCC formed a double bottom pattern with potential breakout above 321, targeting 360 and 400, with support at 298 and 288. ...Less

India's largest institutional investor, LIC, has reduced its stake in over 100 NSE-listed companies, reac ...More

India's largest institutional investor, LIC, has reduced its stake in over 100 NSE-listed companies, reaching a record low ownership of 3.59%. This move comes amidst a volatile market where FIIs have withdrawn significantly, impacting the Nifty. Despite this, experts believe India's valuation remains reasonable, with earnings growth expected to continue. ...Less

LIC reported unclaimed maturity amounts of ?880.93 crore in FY24, slightly up from the previous year. The ...More

LIC reported unclaimed maturity amounts of ?880.93 crore in FY24, slightly up from the previous year. The government is employing various methods to reunite policyholders with their funds. Foreign Exchange Reserves dipped recently, while RBI cancelled the registration of thousands of NBFCs and ARCs. ...Less

Shares of Zomato, Paytm, Jio Financial, and 52 other companies will be in focus on Friday after BSE revis ...More

Shares of Zomato, Paytm, Jio Financial, and 52 other companies will be in focus on Friday after BSE revised the circuit limits. The price band for 46 stocks, including Zomato, Paytm, and Nykaa, has been set to 10%. Four stocks will have a 5% limit, and five others will see their limits adjusted to 2%. ...Less

Brokerage firm Nuvama has given a Buy rating on Aarti Industries, signaling confidence in the company's p ...More

Brokerage firm Nuvama has given a Buy rating on Aarti Industries, signaling confidence in the company's prospects. Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs has a Neutral rating on Britannia Industries, indicating a more cautious outlook on the FMCG giant's performance. ...Less

Leading exchange BSE has revised the price band of Adani Total, Paytm, LIC, Jio Financial, Angel One, Zom ...More

Leading exchange BSE has revised the price band of Adani Total, Paytm, LIC, Jio Financial, Angel One, Zomato among 55 stocks to 10% with effect from November 29. ...Less

Motilal Oswal expects a 24% upside in Angel One, with a target price of Rs 3,600. The brokerage forecasts ...More

Motilal Oswal expects a 24% upside in Angel One, with a target price of Rs 3,600. The brokerage forecasts a revenue addition of Rs 250-300 crore in FY27 from new business segments like wealth management, AMC, and loan distribution. Angel One's focus on customer LTV and strong team are key growth drivers. ...Less

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) is set to announce its July-September 2024 quarterly results to ...More

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) is set to announce its July-September 2024 quarterly results today. In the previous quarter, LIC reported a 9% rise in net profit, reaching Rs 10,544 crore, and a 16% increase in net premium income, hitting Rs 1.14 lakh crore. The company also saw significant growth in both individual and group business segments. ...Less

The BJP-led alliance's Maharashtra win has renewed interest in PSU stocks, with momentum expected to buil ...More

The BJP-led alliance's Maharashtra win has renewed interest in PSU stocks, with momentum expected to build ahead of the Union Budget. While 39 of 59 BSE PSU index stocks fell post-June, notable gainers include NALCO (+62%), Mazagon Dock (+49%), and NTPC (+20%). Experts see stock specific trade going ahead unlike a secular rally of the past. ...Less

LIC reported strong first-half performance with growth in annual premium equivalent and value of new busi ...More

LIC reported strong first-half performance with growth in annual premium equivalent and value of new business, driven by non-par products and a robust agency force. The company aims to expand its non-par segment and enhance its distribution network while exploring entry into the health insurance market. LIC stock has outperformed the market benchmark in the past year. Should you invest in LIC now? ...Less

This decline comes in the first month under new surrender value regulations effective October 1, with the ...More

This decline comes in the first month under new surrender value regulations effective October 1, with the updated rules creating product gaps and earlier sales push and festivals impacting demand. ...Less

LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship Scheme 2024: Now Life Insurance Coporation of India (LIC) has increased th ...More

LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship Scheme 2024: Now Life Insurance Coporation of India (LIC) has increased the scholarship amount under this scholarship by up to 100%. Meritorious students pursing MBBS, BAMS, BHMS, BDS can get Rs 40,000 per annum under LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship Scheme 2024. Similarly engineering students will get Rs 30,000 per annum. ...Less

Life Insurance Corporation of India has launched LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship Scheme 2024. LIC said thi ...More

Life Insurance Corporation of India has launched LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship Scheme 2024. LIC said this Golden Jubilee Foundation Scholarship Scheme 2024 is available on an India basis to students who have passed standard Xth/XIIth/diploma or equivalent examination with minimum 60% or equivalent CGPA grade in the academic year 2021-22, 2022-23, or 2023-24 and have taken First Year submission in the academic year 2024-25. ...Less

Over the past five years, financial services and fintech companies have driven the largest IPO wealth cre ...More

Over the past five years, financial services and fintech companies have driven the largest IPO wealth creation, contributing $140 billion to market capitalization. Key players include LIC, SBI Cards, IREDA, and PB Fintech. Other standout sectors were industrials ($75 billion), IT ($67 billion), and consumer discretionary ($67 billion). ...Less

Financial services – it’s a broad umbrella term under which we tend to club a host of companies. But just ...More

Financial services – it’s a broad umbrella term under which we tend to club a host of companies. But just because we call them financial services, it would be unwise to view them through the same lens. Each segment is an industry in itself, and governed by different operating matrices. For example, a housing finance company may be happy with 10% net margins, but for an average asset management company (AMC) the figure would be over 30%. Similarly, gold loan companies have great NPA provisioning abilities – but their margins are not very high. Also, their ability to skirt regulations is higher than most others. There is, however, one thing common to the companies in the financial space. All of them have been through a process where the RBI or some other regulator has had a close look at them. Is that process over? Has the time come to look at them without bias and fear? ...Less

In Q2 FY25, LIC made notable adjustments to its portfolio, adding key stocks like IndusInd Bank, Bank of ...More

In Q2 FY25, LIC made notable adjustments to its portfolio, adding key stocks like IndusInd Bank, Bank of Maharashtra, IDFC First Bank, Dalmia Bharat, and Cyient. ...Less

India's life insurance industry witnessed a 4.5% YoY premium decline in November 2024, primarily due to L ...More

India's life insurance industry witnessed a 4.5% YoY premium decline in November 2024, primarily due to LIC's struggling performance. Private insurers, however, thrived with a 31% YoY surge, offsetting LIC's 27% drop. This contrasting performance follows eight months of overall industry growth, fueled by both LIC and private sector gains. ...Less

PM Modi launched the Bima Sakhi Yojana. The scheme aims to train 200,000 women as LIC agents. 25,000 wome ...More

PM Modi launched the Bima Sakhi Yojana. The scheme aims to train 200,000 women as LIC agents. 25,000 women were appointed at the launch. Eligible women will receive a monthly stipend. The goal is to increase insurance penetration in India. The scheme empowers women and contributes to the developed India vision. ...Less

The combined market valuation of nine of the top-10 most valued firms surged Rs 2,29,589.86 crore last we ...More

The combined market valuation of nine of the top-10 most valued firms surged Rs 2,29,589.86 crore last week, with Life Insurance Corporation of India emerging as the biggest gainer, in tandem with a rally in benchmark indices. Last week, BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 685.68 points or 0.86 per cent and NSE Nifty climbed 223.85 points or 0.93 per cent. ...Less

LIC, holding stakes in seven Adani Group companies, saw an Rs 8,683 crore erosion in its holdings on Thur ...More

LIC, holding stakes in seven Adani Group companies, saw an Rs 8,683 crore erosion in its holdings on Thursday due to the Adani Group's stock price decline following the US bribery allegations. Adani Enterprises suffered the most, with a Rs 2,962 crore loss in LIC's holdings. Adani Ports followed with a Rs 2,959 crore loss. ...Less

When there is a correction and the market breadth is as bad as it has been these past few weeks, it is di ...More

When there is a correction and the market breadth is as bad as it has been these past few weeks, it is difficult to stay rational. Yet, the need to stay rational is the highest at this point of time. This is when you need a strong enough reason to buy a stock – and an equally strong reason to sell a part of your portfolio. In the latter case, the fear is that you might end up selling early. For those who think that is not a major issue, just recall the events of 2022 at the start of the Ukraine war. All those who sold in panic then have only earned regrets as returns. ...Less

Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) on Tuesday said it has sold more than 2.02 per cent stake in Tata Power ...More

Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) on Tuesday said it has sold more than 2.02 per cent stake in Tata Power Company for about Rs 2,888 crore and reduced its holding in the company to 3.88 per cent. ...Less

After a corrective phase sparked by global events, both indices and market breadth have turned positive. ...More

After a corrective phase sparked by global events, both indices and market breadth have turned positive. In this phase of recovery, when valuations are still high, there are a couple of things investors need to be mindful of. First, check how your target stock fared in terms of Q2 results: Were they better than expected? Second, remain cautious. Keep exposure low for now, and look for stocks with strong fundamentals. The stocks on our list today depict a strong upward trajectory in their overall average score. This implies that there has been a significant improvement in their market outlook in the given time frame. ...Less

LIC plans to buy half of ManipalCigna Health Insurance. The deal could be worth ?4,000 crore. This move w ...More

LIC plans to buy half of ManipalCigna Health Insurance. The deal could be worth ?4,000 crore. This move will let LIC enter the health insurance market. ManipalCigna is a joint venture between Manipal Group and Cigna Corporation. Both will reduce their stakes if the deal happens. LIC's managing director hinted at this acquisition during an earnings call. ...Less

Twelve smallcap mutual funds have been identified as top performers. The selection considered one-year re ...More

Twelve smallcap mutual funds have been identified as top performers. The selection considered one-year returns, fund size, and expense ratios. These funds offer potential for high rewards but also carry significant risk. ...Less

Stakeholders in India's National Pension System (NPS) launched the Association of NPS Intermediaries to b ...More

Stakeholders in India's National Pension System (NPS) launched the Association of NPS Intermediaries to boost the system's reach and subscriber welfare. With over Rs 13.7 lakh crore in assets under management, the NPS is gaining popularity as a retirement solution. The association aims to promote the NPS, improve its framework, and expand pension coverage throughout India. ...Less

LIC reduced its stake in key stocks, including Voltas, Lupin, Hero MotoCorp, and Tata Power, lowering its ...More

LIC reduced its stake in key stocks, including Voltas, Lupin, Hero MotoCorp, and Tata Power, lowering its overall share in NSE-listed companies to 7.34% by September 2024. ...Less

After two days of sharp upward movement, another sharp decline. Two things to keep in mind. One, on Wedne ...More

After two days of sharp upward movement, another sharp decline. Two things to keep in mind. One, on Wednesday, as the Nifty rose, the FIIs were still selling – so it appears there is some selling to come till an adjustment of weightages takes place. Two, make a distinction between what is happening to the Nifty and the broader market. Market breadth is still holding its head above water, and that needs to be watched more than anything else. ...Less

On October 30, five stocks showed fresh long positions, indicating a bullish trend, with Marico and Chamb ...More

On October 30, five stocks showed fresh long positions, indicating a bullish trend, with Marico and Chambal Fertilisers leading in open interest and price changes. ...Less

Hyundai India's IPO launched with a loss, despite high ratings from multiple brokerages. Shares fell up t ...More

Hyundai India's IPO launched with a loss, despite high ratings from multiple brokerages. Shares fell up to 6%. Previous large IPOs like Paytm and LIC also faced similar debuts. High IPO size and valuations were major factors. Despite this, Hyundai remains strong due to its market position and strategic focus on the SUV segment. ...Less

India's life insurance sector experienced a 14% year-on-year growth in new premium collections last month ...More

India's life insurance sector experienced a 14% year-on-year growth in new premium collections last month. Private insurers saw a 16% increase, outpacing LIC's 12% rise. Among private players, ICICI Prudential Life and Max Life recorded notable growth. This comes amid regulatory changes in surrender charges and increased interest in unit-linked insurance plans. ...Less

Deepak Shenoy highlights Swiggy's potential as an investment, suggesting giving it two quarters post-IPO ...More

Deepak Shenoy highlights Swiggy's potential as an investment, suggesting giving it two quarters post-IPO for better evaluation. He notes Swiggy's initial challenges, like stock option-based compensation, but believes its rising performance and Instamart's growth make it worth watching. Additionally, Shenoy mentions cautious optimism for cement stocks and LIC's improving market share and premium growth. ...Less

The second quarter earnings season is underway and as many as 170 companies will declare their results th ...More

The second quarter earnings season is underway and as many as 170 companies will declare their results this week. Some of the marquee names include Titan, Asian Paints, PB Fintech, IRCTC, IRFC, RVNL, Mazagon Dock Ship, Tata Steel, Mahindra & Mahindra, Trent, LIC, MRF, Tata Motors, and SBI among others. ...Less

The combined market value of six leading firms increased by Rs 1,07,366.05 crore last week. State Bank of ...More

The combined market value of six leading firms increased by Rs 1,07,366.05 crore last week. State Bank of India and ICICI Bank saw the highest gains. However, Tata Consultancy Services, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, and Infosys faced a decline in their market valuation. Reliance Industries remained the most valuable company in India. ...Less

"The domestic market showed positive reversal signs this week, aided by festive sentiment, steady institu ...More

"The domestic market showed positive reversal signs this week, aided by festive sentiment, steady institutional inflows, and declining oil prices," said Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Financial Services. Market sentiment was also uplifted by easing geopolitical tensions and positive India-China relations. ...Less

LIC aims to recruit 1 lakh Bima Sakhi over the next year, investing up to Rs 840 crore in stipends as par ...More

LIC aims to recruit 1 lakh Bima Sakhi over the next year, investing up to Rs 840 crore in stipends as part of a women's empowerment initiative. The insurer projects Rs 4,000 crore in new business through this program and plans expansion to every Gram Panchayat. ...Less

In 2024, the top nine large- and mid-cap mutual funds delivered returns exceeding 30%, with 27 funds acti ...More

In 2024, the top nine large- and mid-cap mutual funds delivered returns exceeding 30%, with 27 funds active during this period. The top three funds stood out: Motilal Oswal Large & Midcap Fund led with a 46.55% return, followed by HSBC Large & Mid Cap Fund at 42.77%, and Invesco India Large & Mid Cap Fund with 40.88%. ...Less

The Indian market is expected to consolidate on Wednesday due to muted global cues. Experts have recommen ...More

The Indian market is expected to consolidate on Wednesday due to muted global cues. Experts have recommended buying specific stocks such as HDFC Bank, Tech Mahindra, JSW Steel, BEL, HDFC Life, Container Corp, L&T, LIC Housing Finance, and Bank of Baroda for short-term gains. Certain levels and strategies have been advised. ...Less

?So, amongst the listed players, obviously three of them have a very high share above 50%. IPRU has aroun ...More

?So, amongst the listed players, obviously three of them have a very high share above 50%. IPRU has around 30% amongst in retail APE and LIC has a relatively lesser share. So, until the noise continues, possibly these are the couple of stocks probably which could outperform should be IPRU and LIC. ...Less

Hyundai Motor IPO: Five out of six mega IPOs have resulted in wealth destruction, with examples like LIC ...More

Hyundai Motor IPO: Five out of six mega IPOs have resulted in wealth destruction, with examples like LIC and Paytm listing at losses. Despite positive broker ratings for Hyundai's record-breaking IPO, history shows large IPOs often correlate with market peaks and subsequent investor losses. ...Less

Short covering happens when traders buy back shares they previously sold short, often due to a shift in m ...More

Short covering happens when traders buy back shares they previously sold short, often due to a shift in market sentiment or new information. ...Less

As always, this phase of correction has also been led by large-cap stocks. It will be no different in the ...More

As always, this phase of correction has also been led by large-cap stocks. It will be no different in the future. Reason? FIIs have greater exposure in large-caps stocks. And when FIIs sell, it is large-caps that suffer first. But they also recover well. Amidst the current selling, when a large-cap pharma company and a private bank announced better-than-expected Q2 results, both saw sharp rebounds. If you take a long-term view, large-caps have a tendency to create wealth with a lesser draw down except in the initial phase of any correction – like the one we are seeing since the beginning of this month. ET Screener, powered by Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus, lists quality stocks with high upside potential over the next 12 months, having an average recommendation rating of “Buy” or "Strong Buy". The screener applies different algorithms for all BSE and NSE stocks. ...Less

Select stocks gain momentum even in volatile markets. ...More

Select stocks gain momentum even in volatile markets. ...Less

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) encourages 10-12 large life and gener ...More

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) encourages 10-12 large life and general insurance companies to pursue public listings within the next four to six quarters. The aim is to enhance governance and fund access in the capital-intensive sector, with insurers being urged to present IPO plans after consulting stakeholders. ...Less

The Indian stock market has evolved, especially with IPOs, which raise capital without adding debt. Regul ...More

The Indian stock market has evolved, especially with IPOs, which raise capital without adding debt. Regulatory changes like ASBA have streamlined IPO processes, enhancing liquidity and investor confidence. However, large IPOs can still impact market dynamics by shifting supply and demand post-listing. ...Less

Indian venture capitalist TV Mohandas Pai criticised the government's insufficient support for the startu ...More

Indian venture capitalist TV Mohandas Pai criticised the government's insufficient support for the startup ecosystem, highlighting the stark investment gap between India, the US, and China. He urged regulatory changes in insurance and pension sectors, suggesting these sectors with massive funds could invest in startups instead of low-yielding bonds. ...Less

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and other leaders have criticized the Life Insurance Corporation of ...More

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and other leaders have criticized the Life Insurance Corporation of India for using Hindi on its website. They argue that this change constitutes Hindi imposition and ignores India's linguistic diversity. They demand that the website be reverted to English and a Tamil version be created. ...Less

?So, to that extent private capex side, power capex side and in the consumption side high end premium ite ...More

?So, to that extent private capex side, power capex side and in the consumption side high end premium item, discretionary item side and on export stories, I think these three-four pockets will grow more than nominal GDP growth and we are focusing our portfolios there. ...Less

Bank of Maharashtra shares are expected to attract attention on Monday after the Life Insurance Corporati ...More

Bank of Maharashtra shares are expected to attract attention on Monday after the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) increased its stake in the bank from 4.05% to 7.10%. LIC announced this increase in its shareholding following a Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP). ...Less

LIC Q2 Results: Net premium income during the reporting quarter increased 11% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 1. ...More

LIC Q2 Results: Net premium income during the reporting quarter increased 11% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 1.19 lakh crore, compared with Rs 1.07 lakh crore in the same quarter last year. ...Less

PM Modi visits Panipat on Monday. He will launch LIC's Bima Sakhi Yojana. The scheme empowers women. He w ...More

PM Modi visits Panipat on Monday. He will launch LIC's Bima Sakhi Yojana. The scheme empowers women. He will also lay the foundation stone of a university. The university is Maharana Pratap Horticultural University. Around one lakh women will welcome the PM. The visit marks PM's commitment to women's empowerment. ...Less

LIC Housing Finance has accepted bids worth 10 billion rupees for the reissue of its 7.57% October 2029 b ...More

LIC Housing Finance has accepted bids worth 10 billion rupees for the reissue of its 7.57% October 2029 bonds, offering a yield of 7.65%. Several other Indian companies, including ICICI Home Finance and Mindspace Business Parks REIT, have also announced bond issuances with varying tenures and sizes. ...Less

Congress MP Manickam Tagore has written to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman expressing concerns about ...More

Congress MP Manickam Tagore has written to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman expressing concerns about recent LIC policy changes. Tagore argues that the changes negatively impact agents and policyholders, particularly in rural and low-income communities, by increasing premiums, reducing commissions, and lowering bonus rates. ...Less

In November, the smallcap fund boosted its holdings in 11 stocks, including Aditya Birla Fashion and Reta ...More

In November, the smallcap fund boosted its holdings in 11 stocks, including Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail, Afcons Infrastructure, Aster DM Healthcare, BASF India, Bayer CropScience, Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals, Jio Financial Services, Minda Corporation, RBL Bank, Reliance Industries, and Sequent Scientific ...Less

The health insurance sector is now the fastest-growing segment in the country's insurance industry, drive ...More

The health insurance sector is now the fastest-growing segment in the country's insurance industry, driven by rising healthcare costs and increasing awareness of the need for coverage. ...Less

The number of stocks on the NSE Nifty 200 index with a consensus ‘buy’ rating totaled 61 as of Tuesday, t ...More

The number of stocks on the NSE Nifty 200 index with a consensus ‘buy’ rating totaled 61 as of Tuesday, the lowest in at least a decade, data analyzed by Bloomberg show. LIC Housing Finance Ltd., Sun TV Network Ltd. and Dr. Lal PathLabs Ltd. are among stocks that saw multiple downgrades this quarter, putting their average analyst rating at ‘hold’. ...Less

Motilal Oswal Financial Services recommends buying shares of Life Insurance Corporation of India. They pr ...More

Motilal Oswal Financial Services recommends buying shares of Life Insurance Corporation of India. They project a target price of Rs 1,200. LIC, a major player in the insurance sector, is expected to see growth in profitable areas like protection and savings annuity. The company's focus on new products, digitalization, and partnerships will likely drive this growth. ...Less

We should be focusing on the medium to long term potential and value creation. Indian economy is at an in ...More

We should be focusing on the medium to long term potential and value creation. Indian economy is at an inflection point that marks the start of a new virtuous growth cycle. ...Less

Hyundai Motor India is raising funds through an IPO, the country’s biggest IPO so far. There have been se ...More

Hyundai Motor India is raising funds through an IPO, the country’s biggest IPO so far. There have been several large initial public offerings (IPOs) over the years, from the state-owned Life Insurance Corporation of India to the payments platform Paytm. Still, nothing comes close to what Hyundai is looking for. ...Less

The Indian market may consolidate on Thursday. Nifty faces resistance at 25,000 zones. It is expected to ...More

The Indian market may consolidate on Thursday. Nifty faces resistance at 25,000 zones. It is expected to trade between 24,500 to 25,500 levels. Analysts recommend specific stocks for short-term gains. Investors should monitor key support and resistance levels and follow the advised stock targets and stop losses cautiously. ...Less

Market analyst Deven Choksey expresses strong optimism for India's renewable energy sector, particularly ...More

Market analyst Deven Choksey expresses strong optimism for India's renewable energy sector, particularly solar and wind power generation. While bullish on EPC and distribution prospects, he advises caution regarding the high valuations of renewable energy companies. Choksey also favors the insurance sector, particularly LIC, citing its strong financials and distribution network. ...Less

Around nine mutual funds saw a decline in their AUM in September. Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund saw t ...More

Around nine mutual funds saw a decline in their AUM in September. Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund saw the largest decline of Rs 9,537 crore. Other funds that saw declines include Tata Mutual Fund, LIC Mutual Fund, Edelweiss Mutual Fund, Bajaj Finserv Mutual Fund, among others. ...Less

On the options front, the maximum Call OI is placed at 25,200 and then towards 25,100 strikes, while the ...More

On the options front, the maximum Call OI is placed at 25,200 and then towards 25,100 strikes, while the maximum Put OI is at 25,000 and then towards 24,500 strikes. Call writing is seen at 25,200 and then towards 25,100 strikes, while Put writing is seen at 24,500 and then towards 25,050 strikes. ...Less

Around 16 mid cap mutual funds have offered more than 30% return in 2024. There were around 29 funds in t ...More

Around 16 mid cap mutual funds have offered more than 30% return in 2024. There were around 29 funds in the mid cap category in the mentioned period. ...Less

JM Financial, in a recent note, emphasised the growth potential for financiers in the affordable housing ...More

JM Financial, in a recent note, emphasised the growth potential for financiers in the affordable housing sector. Citing a 2019 RBI committee report, they estimated a substantial Rs 58 lakh crore loan demand for housing, indicating a lucrative opportunity for lender ...Less

The Future & Options contracts of any stock enter the ban period when the open interest (OI) on it crosse ...More

The Future & Options contracts of any stock enter the ban period when the open interest (OI) on it crosses 95% of the market wide positions limits or MWPL. The ban on it is reversed only if the open interest falls below 80%. ...Less

In Q2 FY25, mutual funds adjusted their portfolios, increasing their stakes in several large-cap stocks s ...More

In Q2 FY25, mutual funds adjusted their portfolios, increasing their stakes in several large-cap stocks such as Axis Bank, Adani Ports, and Punjab National Bank, among others. Notable increases include a 1.6% rise in Axis Bank and a 1% hike in Samvardhana Motherson International. ...Less

It was probably the third time in the last nine months that, after its monetary policy meeting, the RBI h ...More

It was probably the third time in the last nine months that, after its monetary policy meeting, the RBI had a word of caution for NBFCs. Basically, they were warned to set their houses in order, and not resort to aggressive lending practices. The key message: NBFCs should keep an eye on how the money they lend is being used. The RBI’s concern stems from the fact that too much leverage money is coming into the equity markets – especially in the futures and options (F&O) segment. Should this warning be taken as a sign that more tightening is coming? Or is there a different way to look at it? Perhaps there is – at least in the medium term. ...Less

Eleven stocks, including Aarti Industries and Biocon, are under F&O trade ban as their open interest cros ...More

Eleven stocks, including Aarti Industries and Biocon, are under F&O trade ban as their open interest crossed 95% of market-wide positions limits. The ban will be lifted if open interest falls below 80%. Indian headline indices hit record highs, driven by ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank amid positive global cues and US Fed's monetary easing policy. ...Less

Life Insurance Corp (LIC) on Thursday said it has hiked its stake in Indian Railway Catering and Tourism ...More

Life Insurance Corp (LIC) on Thursday said it has hiked its stake in Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) to about 9.3 per cent. In a regulatory filing, LIC said its holding in railway sector 'miniratna' PSU has increased 2.02 per cent in the period December 16, 2022, to September 11, 2024, via open market purchases. ...Less

LIC Mutual Fund might consider an IPO once its asset under management (AUM) reaches the Rs 1 lakh crore m ...More

LIC Mutual Fund might consider an IPO once its asset under management (AUM) reaches the Rs 1 lakh crore mark, which it was targeting by FY'26, a top official said on Friday. At present, LIC MF's AUM was around Rs 38,000 crore, a significant jump from Rs 16,526 crore in FY'23. ...Less

NRI investor Rajiv Jain's GQG Partners has increased its stake in at least four Adani Group companies dur ...More

NRI investor Rajiv Jain's GQG Partners has increased its stake in at least four Adani Group companies during the September quarter, despite a decrease in promoter holding for two of them. An analysis of the September quarter shareholding pattern shows that GQG's stake in Adani Energy Solutions rose from 4.57% in Q1 to 4.7% in Q2, with Team Jain acquiring 5,511,064 shares of the company. ...Less

The All India Life Insurance Employees' Federation will launch a nationwide campaign seeking withdrawal o ...More

The All India Life Insurance Employees' Federation will launch a nationwide campaign seeking withdrawal of GST on insurance premiums and opposing any increase in foreign direct investment in the sector. The federation plans to approach MPs for support and also demands the withdrawal of new labour codes and reintroduction of the old pension scheme for LIC employees recruited after 2010. ...Less

It is after a long time that we are seeing corrections in absolute terms. Also, it is rare for the Indian ...More

It is after a long time that we are seeing corrections in absolute terms. Also, it is rare for the Indian markets not to be in step as global markets rise. On Monday, and also on last Friday, there were minor intra-day upmoves by the Nifty. But these were followed by sudden, sharp selling pressure which saw the whole market collapse. In such times, there is no foolproof way to avoid a cut in the value of your portfolio. However, if you are investing fresh money, a filter of sorts would help. So, stay with large-caps – especially those in sectors with the tailwind of a policy push, or any other such positive. We look at the stocks which have seen an improvement in analysts’ rating in the last one month – a period of great volatility for the market. ...Less

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has increased its stake in Bank of Maharashtra, the company inf ...More

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has increased its stake in Bank of Maharashtra, the company informed the exchange in a filing. ...Less

Aviom India Housing Finance is under investigation for potential fraud after the National Housing Bank di ...More

Aviom India Housing Finance is under investigation for potential fraud after the National Housing Bank discovered inflated mutual fund investments. The company, backed by Nuveen and Gojo & Co, informed lenders of a cash crunch and delayed payments, citing discrepancies in their books and sticky receivables. A forensic audit is underway, and Aviom is exploring options for raising additional capital. ...Less

Bajaj Housing Finance's IPO saw a strong debut, but technical issues led to the disqualification of nearl ...More

Bajaj Housing Finance's IPO saw a strong debut, but technical issues led to the disqualification of nearly 14 lakh applications. Most rejections were due to UPI-related glitches, affecting investor participation. The company received a record 89.07 lakh applications, with 74.46 lakh deemed eligible after rejections. ...Less

Shares of housing finance companies fell after Bajaj Housing Finance's strong debut, as investors conside ...More

Shares of housing finance companies fell after Bajaj Housing Finance's strong debut, as investors considered the prior run-up excessive. The future performance of these shares depends on Bajaj Housing Finance's stock. PNB Housing Finance and LIC Housing Finance saw significant declines, while others like Can Fin Homes and Aavas Financiers also dropped. ...Less

Bajaj Housing Finance's stellar debut overshadowed the share trading of its competitors LIC Housing Finan ...More

Bajaj Housing Finance's stellar debut overshadowed the share trading of its competitors LIC Housing Finance and PNB Housing Finance, causing their shares to decline. Bajaj Housing Finance shares hit a high of Rs 165, after listing at a 114% premium of Rs 150, whereas LIC Housing Finance and PNB Housing Finance saw their shares fall to Rs 678 and 1,061, respectively. ...Less

The fraudulent transactions have affected Aviom's cash flows, which will impact repayment capabilities, t ...More

The fraudulent transactions have affected Aviom's cash flows, which will impact repayment capabilities, the people said. The housing finance company, founded by Kajal Ilmi, has built a loan book of Rs 1,752 crore by the end of March 2024 and catered to underserved masses with a focus on women borrowers. ...Less

Domestic markets hit a new high, gaining nearly two percent. Key stocks in focus include IRCTC, Patanjali ...More

Domestic markets hit a new high, gaining nearly two percent. Key stocks in focus include IRCTC, Patanjali Foods, SBI Cards, BLS International, and Tata Power due to various developments. LIC increased its stake in IRCTC to 9.3%, while SBI Cards plans to raise Rs 5,000 crore. BPCL approved two joint ventures for energy transition initiatives. ...Less

Ravi Kumar Jha, MD & CEO of LIC Mutual Fund AMC, prioritizes wellness practices like Neti, yoga, and medi ...More

Ravi Kumar Jha, MD & CEO of LIC Mutual Fund AMC, prioritizes wellness practices like Neti, yoga, and meditation alongside his demanding schedule. He finds these practices enhance his focus, resilience, and decision-making abilities. Jha believes a holistic approach to health is crucial for effective leadership in the corporate world. ...Less

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has reduced its stake in Mahanagar Gas (MGL) from 9.03% to 6.94 ...More

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has reduced its stake in Mahanagar Gas (MGL) from 9.03% to 6.94% by selling shares worth Rs 314 crore in the open market. MGL's shares have surged 90% over the past year, while its consolidated net profit for the June quarter fell by 22% year-on-year. ...Less

Looking ahead, the domestic brokerage firm believes that the forthcoming regulations, such as risk-based ...More

Looking ahead, the domestic brokerage firm believes that the forthcoming regulations, such as risk-based solvency and IFRS, are expected to positively influence financials by releasing capital that can be utilized for growth and for retaining a larger share of business, particularly in the protection segment. ...Less

In the month of September alone, the big IT players signed a total of 26 deals which also includes deals ...More

In the month of September alone, the big IT players signed a total of 26 deals which also includes deals by domestic tech firms such as Infosys, Cognizant and Accenture. ...Less