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SBI Life shares slip after Q4 results but Street sees margin recovery ahead
SBI Life has guided for 14% growth in FY27, with margins expected in the 27% to 28% range.
SBI Life shares fall 3% after Q4 net profit declines 1%: Here's why Nomura, Nuvama, other brokerages remain bullish
SBI Life Insurance shares dipped 3% after reporting a 1% net profit decline in Q4 FY26, despite a 16% rise in net premium income. Brokerages remain bullish, maintaining 'Buy' ratings with targets around Rs 2,400, citing stable performance and strong distribution networks. Management targets 14% APE growth and improved VNB margins.
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 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.
US-Iran war: Is the ‘safe haven’ narrative for gold and silver breaking down?
Gold and silver prices have remained highly volatile, especially after begging of the US-Iran war. However, analysts believe both assets have a scope to offer higher returns if the Middle East crisis begins to weigh on global growth or trigger broader risk aversion.
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.
Thangamayil Akshaya Tritiya sales jump 76%; non-gold revenue surges
Thangamayil Jewellery reported a sharp rise in Akshaya Tritiya sales, with revenue up 76% year-on-year, driven by strong demand despite higher gold prices and robust growth in non-gold segments.
Life insurers see double-digit premium growth in March; retail business performance varies
Life insurers report strong March premium growth, with Axis Max, ICICI Prudential and LIC showing gains but mixed trends in retail APE performance.
Nippon India Mutual Fund accounts for over half of Akshaya Tritiya gold, silver ETF volumes
Nippon India Mutual Fund led gold and silver ETF trading on Akshaya Tritiya with 51% share, strong liquidity, and about 52% annual volume and 45% of ETF investors.
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 Q4 Results: HDFC Bank to increase stake in the company as profit rises 4% YoY
HDFC Life Insurance will issue shares worth one thousand crore rupees to promoter HDFC Bank. This move aims to strengthen the insurer's solvency and support future growth. The company reported a modest profit rise in the March quarter. Net premium income also saw an increase. The board recommended a final dividend for FY26.
Gold prices soar 50% since last Akshaya Tritiya: 5 key reasons behind the surge and what investors should do now
The gold rally has intensified over the last year, with prices surging more than 50% since last Akshaya Tritiya, driven by geopolitical tensions, inflation fears, ETF inflows, and currency weakness. These developments call for prudence in future gold-related investments.