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Life insurers' premium income up 19% in Apr-May
Life insurance premiums surged 19% to ₹62,581 crore in April-May, fueled by strong individual policy sales and improved retail demand post-GST exemption. Both LIC and private players saw healthy gains, with overall policy numbers rising 5%. This growth highlights renewed customer interest in savings and protection products.
Ajanta Pharma promoter sells ₹1,024 crore stake; mutual funds step in as buyers
A promoter entity of Ajanta Pharma has sold a 2.8% stake in the drugmaker for over ₹1,000 crore through a block deal, with Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund and Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund emerging as the key buyers.
Promoter sells Rs 1,024 crore worth of Ajanta Pharma shares in block deal to Kotak MF and ABSL MF
A promoter entity of Ajanta Pharma sold shares worth over Rs 1,024 crore through a block deal, with Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund and Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund acquiring the stake. The transaction comes amid strong earnings growth, healthy margins and sustained momentum in the company’s pharmaceutical business.
LIC emerges as highest profit-making financial company in March quarter
Life Insurance Corporation of India has achieved the highest profit in the Indian financial sector for the March quarter. The company reported a significant jump in net profit. State Bank of India and HDFC Bank followed with substantial profits. LIC's assets under management and premium income also saw growth. Vodafone Idea recorded a record quarterly profit due to statutory relief.
Retail health premium growth rises to 31% YoY in April 2026, anchoring non-life insurance sector: Kotak Institutional Securities
Indian non-life insurance saw robust growth in April 2026. Retail health premiums surged 31 percent year-on-year. Motor insurance also performed well. Private players and standalone health insurers are gaining market share from public sector companies. Commercial lines faced challenges, though marine and engineering segments showed resilience. This indicates a dynamic shift in the insurance landscape.
Aditya Birla Group bets big on IPL boom, says media rights frenzy is far from over
Aditya Birla Group sees strong future growth for Indian sports. The group believes IPL media rights will keep increasing in value. This is despite current worries about fewer bidders. India's economy and sports viewership are rising. Premium sports assets are also scarce. This supports future valuations. The group recently bought Royal Challengers Bengaluru. They are optimistic about the long-term trend.
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LIC to announce Q4 results today: Here's what to expect from the insurance behemoth
Life Insurance Corp (LIC) is poised to reveal its March quarter earnings today. Investors are keenly awaiting insights into new business growth, profit margins, and market share trends amidst escalating competition. Brokerages anticipate robust premium growth, driven by a favorable product mix and a strategic shift towards non-participating policies, signaling a positive outlook for the insurance giant.
Stocks to Watch for May 21: Aditya Birla Capital, Dr Reddy's Lab, Jubilant Food, Bosch India and more
From Dr Reddy's Laboratories announcing the launch of its oral semaglutide biosimilar in India under the brand name Obeda to Whirlpool of India Ltd reporting a 32.7% year-on-year decline in net profit Q4, here are some stocks to track ahead of Thursday trading session.
Selling at higher levels turns 23,800 into key barrier for Nifty: Analysts
Benchmark Nifty closed lower last week. Analysts anticipate continued range-bound trading for Nifty this week. Trading strategies suggest buying on dips and selling on rallies within the 23,800-23,200 range. Specific stock recommendations include Indus Towers, Samvardhana Motherson International, Aditya Birla Capital, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, and Arvind Limited. Investors are advised to consider these opportunities.
Life insurance new business premium rises 41% in April, SBI Life leads growth
Private life insurers report strong April start to FY27, led by SBI Life, ICICI Prudential, HDFC Life and LIC, with robust NBP and APE growth across segments.
Health insurance share rises to 41% of non-life industry in FY26
Health insurance strengthened its position as the largest segment in India’s non-life insurance industry in FY26, with its share rising to 40.8% from 38.6% a year earlier. The segment grew 15.4% to about Rs 1.4 lakh crore, outpacing the overall non-life industry growth of 9.3%, which took total gross direct premium income close to Rs 3.4 lakh crore.