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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.
Polycab Q4FY26 impresses Street; MOFSL, ICICI Securities raise targets
Polycab shares are in focus after strong Q4FY26 results. MOFSL and ICICI Securities have raised their share price targets, citing strong demand outlook, market share gains, and robust capex plans
ABB India gains 4% on ₹620 cr investment plan; stock up 19% so far in CY26
ABB India share: Capacity expansion and new R&D labs should enhance technological capabilities, support export opportunities, and improve long-term growth visibility, says ICICI Securities.
Avoid OMCs; prefer defence and summer plays: Chola Securities
Dharmesh Kant, Head of Research at Chola Securities, says oil marketing companies remain largely avoidable as they are cyclical, commodity-linked businesses with limited long-term wealth creation potential, especially as renewable energy gains share. He advises selective buying in market declines, favouring defence stocks like BEL and HAL and summer-linked plays such as LG Electronics and Blue Star. Kant also sees corrections in InterGlobe Aviation as a potential long-term buying opportunity despite near-term volatility.