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Stocks to Watch for April 23: Trent, Tata Comm, Infosys, SBI Life, LTTS and more
Trent Q4 profit beats estimates with bonus and rights issue, SBI Life and Tata Communications post mixed results, Infosys OpenAI deal and new BEL defence orders. Here are few stocks to track ahead of Thursday's trading session.
SBI Life Insurance Company standalone net profit declines 1.09% in the March 2026 quarter
Sales rise 16.02% to Rs 27683.79 crore
SBI Life Q4 PAT declines 1% YoY to Rs 805 cr
SBI Life Insurance Company's standalone net profit declined 1.09% to Rs 804.64 crore in Q4 FY26 compared with Rs 813.51 crore in Q4 FY25.
SBI Life Insurance Q4 sales grow, but misses estimates and margins slip
SBI Life Q4 shows mixed results as key metrics miss estimates despite growth in new business premium, VNB falls slightly, expenses surge, shares end 1.4 percent lower
SBI Life Insurance Q4 Results: Net profit slips 1% YoY to ₹804 crore; premium income up 16%
SBI Life Insurance reported a 1% decline in net profit for Q4 FY26, totaling ₹804 crore, down from ₹814 crore last year. Net premium income increased by 16% year-on-year to ₹27,684 crore.
SBI Life Q4 Results: Profit falls marginally to Rs 805 crore; net premium income rises 16% YoY
SBI Life Q4 results: SBI Life reported a marginal 1% decline in Q4 standalone profit to Rs 805 crore, despite a 16% YoY rise in net premium income to Rs 27,684 crore. The insurer maintained leadership in the private market with strong growth in Individual New Business Premium and protection-led offerings, while persistency ratios improved.
HSBC weighs stake hike in Canara HSBC Life Insurance: Sources
HSBC plans to raise its stake in Canara HSBC Life Insurance via new shares or buying from existing investors, will approach Canara Bank, move reflects interest in India's insurance market.
BHEL among 6 F&O stocks with a sharp rise in futures open Interest
Six NSE F&O stocks including Amber Enterprises India, Life Insurance Corporation of India, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, Cochin Shipyard, Central Depository Services (India), and Vishal Mega Mart saw 6% rise in futures open interest, signaling heightened trading participation and position-building.
Life insurers log 16% premium growth in FY26 on GST relief, shift to high-margin products
India’s life insurance industry recorded a 16% rise in new business premiums to ₹4.59 lakh crore in FY26, driven by GST exemption benefits, stronger demand for regular premium policies, and a strategic shift towards higher-margin protection and long-term savings products.
Adani Enterprises board meets on April 30 to discuss three important matters; Details here
In October 2024, Adani Enterprises had raised ₹4,200 crore through a QIP by issuing shares to Quant Mutual Fund, SBI Life Insurance and other eligible buyers.
HDFC Bank to invest Rs 1,000 cr in HDFC Life to boost solvency
HDFC Bank is injecting Rs 1,000 crore into HDFC Life Insurance. This investment will increase HDFC Bank's ownership to over 50%. The capital infusion aims to strengthen HDFC Life's financial position. The insurer's solvency ratio is expected to rise significantly. This move prepares HDFC Life for future growth and evolving regulations.
HDFC Life Insurance Company consolidated net profit rises 4.66% in the March 2026 quarter
Sales rise 9.04% to Rs 25998.42 crore