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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.
General insurance premiums rise 14% in June; health insurers clock 31% growth
Niva Bupa Health Insurance outperformed the segment, reporting 35% growth in premium collections, while Star Health and Allied Insurance recorded a 19% increase.
Niva Bupa, Star Health Get Buy Calls As Nomura Initiates On Four Insurers -- Check Target Prices
Nomura initiated coverage on India's non-life insurance sector with Buy ratings on Niva Bupa and Star Health, while assigning Neutral ratings to ICICI Lombard and PB Fintech amid regulatory uncertainty.
Societe General, Prudential, others buy 3 per cent stake in Anthem Biosciences for Rs 1,275 cr
Global investors including Societe Generale and Prudential Hong Kong, alongside Indian mutual funds and insurance companies, have bought a 3 percent stake in Anthem Biosciences. The deal, valued at Rs 1,275 crore, saw promoter Aruna Ganesh exit the company. This significant transaction reshapes the promoter's holding in the integrated Contract Research, Development and Manufacturing Organisation.
Stocks in news: IFCI, Tata Motors, General Insurance Corp, Corona Remedies, HFCL
Markets extended their winning streak for the fourth consecutive session, driven by favorable global cues and sustained sector-wide buying. The Nifty reclaimed the 24,000 mark, approaching the 100-day EMA near 24,150. Stocks like IFCI, Tata Motors, and HFCL are in focus due to significant news developments, including IPO filings, turnaround projections, and major order wins.
GIC shares dip 4% as Rs 3,088 crore OFS opens for retail investors. Should you participate?
General Insurance Corporation of India shares dropped 4% as the government's OFS opens for retail investors today at a discount. Meanwhile, Zydus Lifesciences successfully completed its cash tender offer for Assertio Holdings Inc., making it a wholly-owned subsidiary. This acquisition aims to boost Zydus's pipeline of innovative drugs.
ICICI Lombard: AI Integration Lifts Growth Outlook — Buy, Sell or Hold? Read Motilal Oswal's Analysis
Leadership in motor insurance, accelerating momentum in retail health, expanding distribution capabilities, growing AI integration and a strong balance sheet remains ICICI Lombard's key growth drivers.
7 most valued firms' mcap eroded ₹1.25 trn last week, RIL took biggest hit
The combined market valuation of seven of the top-10 most-valued firms eroded by Rs 1.25 lakh crore last week, with Reliance Industries taking the biggest hit, in-line with a bearish trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex declined 532.4 points, or 0.71 per cent, and the NSE Nifty dipped 181.05 points, or 0.76 per cent. "Persistent FII selling remained the key drag on market sentiment despite supportive developments such as cooling crude oil prices and a recovery in the rupee against the US dollar. Concerns regarding the pace of monsoon advancement also weighed on investor confidence," Santosh Meena, Head of Research at Swastika Investmart Ltd, said. From the top-10 pack, Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and Hindustan Unilever faced erosion from their valuation, while HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and State Bank of India were the gainers. The market valuation of ...
Bajaj Auto, Bank Of India, Glaxo, ICICI Lombard, Torrent Pharma, Uno Minda: Dividend Record Date: Last Day To Buy Shares To Qualify
Dividend Record Date: Last Day To Buy Shares To Qualify
Jio Financial and Allianz Group formally launch 50:50 insurance JV
Jio Allianz General Insurance has been incorporated. Jio Financial Services and Germany's Allianz each hold a 50 percent stake. The new company will offer general insurance, including health insurance in India. This follows Allianz's earlier exit from a joint venture with Bajaj Finserv. The incorporation marks a new chapter for insurance services in the country.
Q4 Results Highlights: CEAT profit jumps 144%; Go Digit General Insurance profit up 29%
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: It is an important day today with regards to results, as India's largest passenger car manufacturer, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd., and food delivery-to-quick commerce operator Eternal, will be reporting results today. Besides these, there are plenty of broader market names, such as Bandhan Bank, Sapphire Foods, Castrol India, CEAT, Star Health, Piramal Pharma, REC, Motherson Sumi Wiring, Sanofi India, Sanofi Consumer Health, Leela Palace Hotels and many others will be reporting their results today. Watch this space for all the LIVE updates.
Jio Financial shares jump 4% as firm inks 50:50 JV deal with Allianz for general, health insurance business
Jio Financial Services shares jumped after it signed a binding agreement to form a 50:50 insurance joint venture with Allianz Group. The JV will focus on general and health insurance in India, formalising a partnership first announced in July 2025.