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Bajaj Life Insurance CIO sees tactical IT opportunity amid macro uncertainty
Srinivas Rao Ravuri, CIO of Bajaj Life Insurance, said IT stocks are emerging as a tactical play as rupee weakness boosts earnings visibility despite global macro concerns. He expects large IT firms to deliver over 10% earnings growth this year, aided by currency tailwinds. Ravuri also remains positive on domestic sectors like financials, autos and consumer durables, while warning that war-led input cost pressures and supply disruptions could weigh on corporate earnings in the coming quarters.
Standard Chartered likely to exit ICICI Pru Life bancassurance tie-up; may join Bharti Life Insurance
Sources said the bank currently contributes around 5% to ICICI Prudential Life’s annualised premium equivalent (APE) and about 6% to its retail APE.
LIC bonus issue: Insurance behemoth gets shareholders' approval for 1:1 issue. Check details
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) said shareholders approved its 1:1 bonus issue with overwhelming support. The insurer disclosed voting results, key managerial appointments and market movement following the announcement. It outlined record date conditions, bonus issuance details, financial impact, dividend history and upcoming quarterly results scheduled for May 21.
Liberty Mutual Insurance raises stake in Indian venture
Liberty Mutual Insurance has boosted its stake in Liberty General Insurance to 74 percent. This move strengthens its position in India's non-life insurance sector. Liberty General Insurance began operations in 2013. The insurer reported a 25 percent increase in gross written premium in FY26. Its market share was 0.84 percent at the end of March 2026.
ICICI Pru Life shares crash nearly 9% after Prudential plans stake cut below 10%
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance shares fell sharply on Monday after reports that promoter Prudential plc may reduce its stake below 10% following the acquisition of Bharti Life Insurance. The move raised concerns over ownership structure and strategic alignment, though ICICI Bank clarified it will retain majority control in the insurer.
Here's why ICICI Prudential Life Insurance shares will be in focus on Monday
Shares of ICICI Prudential Life Insurance are down 21% so far in 2026, underperforming its peers such as HDFC Life, which is down 19%, LIC, which has declined 6%, and SBI Life, which is down 9% so far this year. The stock though, continues to trade above its issue price of ₹334.
British insurer Prudential to buy 75% in Bharti Life for Rs 3,500 crore
Bharti Enterprises will pare its stake in the company to 25% from 85% while 360 One Asset Management will sell its entire 15% holding and exit the venture, the companies announced on Sunday.
British insurer Prudential to buy 75% in Bharti Life for Rs 3,500 crore
Bharti Enterprises will pare its stake in the company to 25% from 85% while 360 One Asset Management will sell its entire 15% holding and exit the venture, the companies announced on Sunday.
Prudential Plc to buy 75% Bharti Life stake for ₹3,500 crore, cut ICICI Pru Life holding to 10%
The London-based insurer says the move marks a strategic reset in India, as it secures majority control of Bharti Life Insurance while complying with regulations on ICICI Prudential stake reduction.
Prudential to acquire 75% stake in Bharti’s insurance business for Rs 3,500 crore
Prudential plc is set to acquire a 75% stake in Bharti Life Insurance Company Limited from Bharti Life Ventures Pvt Ltd. This strategic partnership aims to expand access to life and health protection solutions across India, leveraging the combined strengths of both organizations. The deal signifies a significant development in India's rapidly transforming life insurance sector.
Prudential To Acquire 75% Stake In Bharti Life Insurance, Transaction Valued At Up To Rs 4,200 Crore
The deal marks an entry of Prudential as controlling shareholder in Bharti Life Insurance.
Life Insurance Corporation of India to Participate in Centrum Broking Virtual Investor Conference on May 22, 2026 - scanx.trade
Life Insurance Corporation of India to Participate in Centrum Broking Virtual Investor Conference on May 22, 2026scanx.trade