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Life insurers report double-digit growth in June; SBI Life, Axis Max, ICICI Pru post strong expansion
Indian life insurance sees healthy growth in June 2026. Private insurers show double-digit expansion, LIC posts robust gains in key premium metrics.yash
General insurers clock 16.7% premium growth
The general insurance sector saw a 16.7% premium income rise in June. Standalone health insurers led this growth with a 31% increase. First quarter collections for FY27 also climbed by 11.1%. Niva Bupa Health Insurance showed strong premium growth of 34% in June. ICICI Lombard General Insurance reported a 13.7% premium increase for the month.
10 Nifty stocks Motilal Oswal recommends buying ahead of Q1 results. What can shareholders expect?
As the Q1FY27 earnings season begins with TCS's results on Thursday, Motilal Oswal expects Nifty earnings to grow 10%, the fastest pace in four quarters. The brokerage has identified 10 stocks, including Bharti Airtel, SBI, ICICI Bank, M&M and Titan, that it believes offer attractive upside ahead of the June quarter earnings, backed by strong fundamentals and growth prospects.
Nifty Bank rises 400 points as HDFC Bank, IndusInd, other stocks jump up to 3% after Q1 updates
The Nifty Bank index rose over 400 points on Monday as gains in HDFC Bank, IndusInd Bank and ICICI Bank outweighed a sharp decline in Kotak Mahindra Bank. Investors reacted to first-quarter business updates, with HDFC Bank emerging as the top gainer after reporting healthy growth in advances and deposits.
June auto sales data: Commercial vehicle turns consensus player; brokerages list stocks to buy
Indian automakers reported strong performance in June 2026, with healthy demand across passenger vehicles, two-wheelers, commercial vehicles and tractors. Brokerages including Motilal Oswal, Emkay and ICICI Securities highlighted broad-based growth, with several OEMs beating estimates. Maruti, M&M, TVS and Tata Motors stood out, while Hyundai underperformed in PVs. Analysts remain optimistic on the sector, favouring CVs and select two-wheeler players amid improving demand and pricing conditions.
Stocks to buy or sell: Dharmesh Shah of ICICI Sec suggests buying Kotak Mahindra Bank shares on 29 June
Indian benchmark indices opened mixed following a significant weekly winning streak. The Nifty 50 showed little change, while the BSE Sensex dipped slightly. Investors are cautious amid geopolitical tensions, with attention on US-Iran diplomatic efforts.
Raymond’s aerospace vertical growth outpaces precision engineering business
Driven by global supply-chain diversification, JK Maini Global Aerospace is clocking a 25% expansion rate and has locked in a ₹2,350-crore order pipeline over the next five years.
Tata Motors PV sees revenue doubling by FY29; EV, CNG to drive India business growth
Tata Motors PV is looking at volume growth of 15% on compound annual growth rate (CAGR) basis till FY31, with a volumes target of over 12 lakh units.
Dipan Mehta sees long-term wealth creation in NSE listing, turns cautious on defence
Dipan Mehta, Director of Elixir Equities expects the upcoming NSE listing to attract strong investor interest, citing its attractive valuation relative to BSE and long-term growth potential. He stayed upbeat on power transmission stocks like GE Vernova T&D, Hitachi Energy and Siemens, citing strong order books and limited Chinese competition. He turned cautious on defence stocks after their sharp rally, warning of execution risks once geopolitical tensions ease. On Tata Motors, he backed the India business despite Jaguar Land Rover's conservative guidance rattling investors.
Carnival Time! Auto cos on a roll as demand stays strong
Indian auto sales experienced robust double-digit growth in May, with passenger vehicles up 27% and two-wheelers by 31%. This surge, driven by a favorable base effect, GST rate cuts, and easier financing, saw record May sales for passenger vehicles, three-wheelers, and two-wheelers, despite global economic uncertainties.
Groww, Lenskart, 9 other stocks among Motilal’s non-Nifty ideas. Check full list
Motilal Oswal has revealed its top non-Nifty stock picks. The brokerage anticipates robust earnings growth for these companies. Key names include ICICI Prudential AMC, TVS Motor, and Dixon Technologies. Delhivery shows the highest projected earnings expansion. Investors can explore these opportunities for potential gains.
Stocks to buy or sell: Dharmesh Shah of ICICI Sec suggests buying Tata Power, Sona BLW shares on 1 June
Indian benchmark indices opened higher on June 1, supported by gains in IndiGo and Asian Paints. The NSE Nifty rose 0.38% and the BSE Sensex gained 0.36% amid positive Asian market sentiment and recovery after recent sell-offs.