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Muthoot Finance seeks shareholder nod for entry into insurance distribution biz
Muthoot Finance is gearing up for a pivotal growth phase as it seeks shareholder approval to venture into the insurance distribution arena. This bold step encompasses a wide range of offerings, including life, general, and health insurance products, marking the company's ambition to become a comprehensive corporate agent in India's insurance landscape.
ICICI Pru Life: Moving in right direction, but still doesn’t justify rosy outlook embedded in valuation
ICICI Pru Life’s Q4 shows strong protection growth and margin gains, but FY26 growth stayed muted and FY27 outlook remains modest. Does a 28–29x VNB valuation leave room for error?
Stocks to buy in 2026 for long term: LT Foods, Aditya Birla Real Estate among 5 stocks that could give 20-30% return
Brokerages remain bullish on select stocks including LT Foods, Aditya Birla Real Estate, PhysicsWallah, Aurionpro Solutions and Solar Industries, with potential upside of 20–38% backed by strong growth visibility and sectoral tailwinds.
ICICI Prudential Life shares gain 4% as analysts say growth outlook intact
The management refrained from providing guidance for FY27, reiterating its focus on new business profitability. The company also plans to adopt Indian Accounting Standards from FY28, following a one year forbearance.
ICICI Prudential Life shares zoom 7% after Q4 profit surges 58%. Should you buy, sell or hold?
ICICI Prudential Life shares jumped 7% after the insurer reported a 58% YoY rise in Q4FY26 net profit to Rs 609 crore and announced a final dividend. For FY26, profit grew 35% to Rs 1,600 crore, aided by a stake sale. Net premium income rose 17%, driven by strong growth in one-time and renewal premiums.
Gems and jewellery exports decline over 35% in March amid global headwinds; imports rise over 16%
India gems and jewellery exports slump 35% in March 2026 as gold and diamonds weaken, while silver and platinum jewellery buck the trend with strong growth.
HDFC Life CEO Vibha Padalkar: 'I focused on what I had, not what I didn’t' and a journey of resilience
HDFC Life CEO Vibha Padalkar’s journey reflects resilience shaped by early family influence and a belief in long-term thinking. After early career rejections and a move to London at 17, she built a career in financial services and has led HDFC Life since 2018 through key transitions while sustaining steady growth and expansion.
ICICI Prudential Life Q4 results: VNB up 21%, profit jumps on investment gains
ICICI Prudential Life reported higher Q4 VNB and margins, while profit surged on investment gains, including a one-off sale, even as annual growth remained steady across core operating metrics.
Market volatility hits ULIP demand; insurance growth slows amid rate concerns: JM Financial
Life insurers are expected to report slower growth in Q4 as weak March sales offset earlier gains. Demand for ULIPs declined due to market volatility, while interest rate concerns led customers to delay purchases. HDFC Life and ICICI Prudential may miss growth targets, while SBI Life and Axis Max Life are expected to perform better. Early April trends remain soft, though seasonal factors may be at play.
LIC likely to announce its first-ever bonus issue tomorrow: Check key things to know
Life Insurance Corporation of India is expected to announce its first-ever bonus share issue after its April 13 board meeting. The move may enhance liquidity and investor participation, supported by strong financials, steady growth, and consistent dividend payouts since its 2022 listing.
Indian households hold nearly $5 trillion in gold, more than top 10 central banks combined: ASSOCHAM
Indian households hold nearly $5 trillion worth of gold, and ASSOCHAM says unlocking even a small portion could significantly boost growth and support India’s economy.
Exclusive: Life insurers see uneven growth as some lag, others outperform in FY26
Life insurers reported mixed retail APE trends for FY26, with industry growth at around 12%, according to CNBC-TV18 sources. While HDFC Life and ICICI Prudential missed guidance, Axis Max Life and SBI Life met or exceeded expectations.