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Private life insurers outpace LIC in new business premium growth
Life insurers saw a 16.6% rise in new business premium during the April-June quarter. Private sector firms expanded faster than LIC, driven by regular premium products. Regular premium collections grew nearly twenty percent year-on-year, while single premium business increased. SBI Life Insurance emerged as the fastest-growing player among listed companies. Private insurers continue gaining market share while LIC retains its dominant position.
Private life insurers outpace LIC in new business premium growth
Life insurers saw a 16.6% rise in new business premium during the April-June quarter. Private sector firms expanded faster than LIC, driven by regular premium products. Regular premium collections grew nearly twenty percent year-on-year, while single premium business increased. SBI Life Insurance emerged as the fastest-growing player among listed companies. Private insurers continue gaining market share while LIC retains its dominant position.
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
HDFC Life reports 12 per cent premium growth in FY26, retail protection business rises 43 per cent
HDFC Life Insurance reported a robust 12% year-on-year growth in total premium for FY26, with its retail protection business soaring by 43%. The insurer solidified its position among the top three, achieving a 10.8% new business market share. Profit after tax reached Rs 1,910 crore, and assets under management grew to Rs 3.75 lakh crore.
Record Date Alert: From Bajaj Auto to HUL, companies set for corporate actions this week
A number of major companies which announced share buybacks, dividends and bonus issue of shares for its shareholders are set to see their record dates in the upcoming week. Some of the major ones include Bajaj Auto, Hindustan Unilever, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) among others. Here's a look at the complete list:
Reading Between The Lines: The Illusion of Protection? Why Soaring Premiums Leave Indians Underinsured
India bought more than Rs 4.5 lakh crore of new life insurance premium in 2025-26
Dividend Stocks To Watch: HDFC Bank, Tata Motors PV, HDFC Life Insurance, And Tata Technologies
To be eligible for these payouts, investors must be mindful of the ex-dividend date.
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.
LIC buys Maruti Suzuki shares worth Rs 68 crore, insurer's stake in automaker crosses 5%
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has increased its stake in Maruti Suzuki above the 5% threshold after purchasing 51,750 shares through a market transaction. The move comes amid a decline in Maruti Suzuki's stock this year and reflects LIC's continued investment activity despite market volatility.
Stocks in news: Ola Electric, Eicher Motors, Axis Bank, Anant Raj, Wipro
Markets faced pressure on Monday, with key indices declining over half a percent due to weak global cues. Ola Electric approved its QIP issue, Eicher Motors reported a 15% sales rise, and Axis Bank increased its stake in Axis Max Life Insurance.
Axis Bank hikes stake in Axis Max Life Insurance to 19.9%
Axis Bank has boosted its stake in Axis Max Life Insurance. The bank and its subsidiaries now hold 19.99 percent of the insurer. This move follows an investment of up to Rs 380 crore. The Reserve Bank of India granted approval for this investment. Axis Max Life Insurance reported a gross written premium of Rs 38,877 crore for FY26.
Mahindra, Manulife incorporate life insurance JV after MCA nod
Mahindra and Manulife's joint venture, Mahindra Manulife Insurance Ltd (MMIL), has officially been incorporated. This new entity aims to be a customer-first, digitally led life insurer, leveraging Mahindra's extensive Indian network and Manulife's global expertise.