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LIC’s $2 billion contrarian bet: 10 stocks the DII giant bought while the market bled
Life Insurance Corporation of India invested nearly $2 billion in 10 stocks during the March quarter's market fall. LIC bought shares in companies like Bajaj Finance, Bharti Airtel, TCS, and Infosys even as their prices dropped. This strategic move saw LIC increase its stake in several companies. The insurer also reduced holdings in other stocks, showing a selective approach.
Life insurance industry’s new business premium grows nearly 16% to ₹4.59 lakh crore in FY26
India’s life insurance industry posts 15.7% NBP growth in FY26, driven by strong group and individual segments, highlighting rising financial protection.
HDFC Life Share Price Live Updates: HDFC Life's monthly return showcases strength
Coforge among 6 F&O stocks with a sharp rise in futures open interest
Six stocks in the NSE F&O segment recorded a sharp rise in futures open interest on May 6, signalling increased trader participation and fresh positioning. Larsen & Toubro, HDFC Life Insurance, Amber Enterprises, Nippon Life India Asset Management, Coforge and Godfrey Phillips India saw open interest rise over 10%.
HDFC Life Share Price Live Updates: HDFC Life maintains a beta of 0.8781 over six months
IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company standalone net profit rises 135.71% in the March 2026 quarter
Sales rise 13.28% to Rs 2457.92 crore
HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd gains for third consecutive session
HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd is quoting at Rs 609.3, up 2.56% on the day as on 12:49 IST on the NSE. The stock is down 15.83% in last one year as compared to a 1.62% drop in NIFTY and a 1.14% drop in the Nifty Financial Services index.
SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd spurts 2.02%, rises for fifth straight session
SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd is quoting at Rs 1858, up 2.02% on the day as on 12:44 IST on the NSE. The stock is up 6.51% in last one year as compared to a 1.61% drop in NIFTY and a 1.12% drop in the Nifty Financial Services.
HDFC Life Share Price Live Updates: HDFC Life's Weekly Trading Volume Analysis
Enduring wealth, lasting wellness. People in India are living longer. Are they also living well?
India's rising life expectancy faces a longevity paradox, with increased years not always translating to good health, compounded by rising medical inflation and low insurance penetration. Standard Chartered is bridging this gap by integrating health and wealth management through partnerships with Niva Bupa and WHOOP, focusing on proactive wellness and curated experiences for affluent clients.
HDFC Life Share Price Live Updates: HDFC Life stock price analysis
HDFC Ergo General Insurance Company standalone net profit rises 124.99% in the March 2026 quarter
Sales decline 6.59% to Rs 1746.82 crore