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Trading ideas: Analyst bets on TVS Motor, Star Health; check targets
Shrikant Chouhan, head of equity research, Kotak Securities, has recommended two stocks today - TVS Motor and Star Health and Allied Insurance.

Stocks to Watch for May 27: Coal India, JK Tyre, Siemens, HG Infra and more
JK Tyre leads Q4 earnings as profits surge, while P&G Health, Siemens, Fino Payments Bank and others post mixed results and key dividend, leadership updates. Here are few stocks to track ahead of Wednesday's session.
Retail health premium growth rises to 31% YoY in April 2026, anchoring non-life insurance sector: Kotak Institutional Securities
Indian non-life insurance saw robust growth in April 2026. Retail health premiums surged 31 percent year-on-year. Motor insurance also performed well. Private players and standalone health insurers are gaining market share from public sector companies. Commercial lines faced challenges, though marine and engineering segments showed resilience. This indicates a dynamic shift in the insurance landscape.

Q4 Results LIVE Updates: Max Health shares decline 7%, Honasa Consumer up 7%; Hindalco report today
Q4 Results Live Update: Another busy earnings week ends with three Nifty names - Sun Pharma, Eicher Motors and Hindalco reporting their results today, along with broader market names like Torrent Pharma, Fortis Healthcare, DAM Capital, Colgate-Palmolive, IRCON International, Jubilant Pharmova, Minda Corp, and many others. LG, LIC, GAIL, ITC, will also be reacting to their results reported on Thursday.
Health insurance share rises to 41% of non-life industry in FY26
Health insurance strengthened its position as the largest segment in India’s non-life insurance industry in FY26, with its share rising to 40.8% from 38.6% a year earlier. The segment grew 15.4% to about Rs 1.4 lakh crore, outpacing the overall non-life industry growth of 9.3%, which took total gross direct premium income close to Rs 3.4 lakh crore.
Stocks to buy for short term: Bharat Forge, Fortis Health - Ajit Mishra of Religare Broking suggests 3 stock picks
Ajit Mishra from Religare Broking identifies three stocks, including Bharat Forge and Fortis Healthcare, that show promise for short-term investors. With strategic breakouts and bullish patterns, these stocks could offer lucrative opportunities despite current market pressures.
Star Health to launch affordable health insurance plans targeting tier 2, 3 markets
As healthcare expenses soar, Star Health is bracing for premium increases in the next fiscal year. In a proactive move, the insurer is rolling out a series of affordable health insurance options tailored for smaller urban areas. These plans will incorporate a curated list of hospitals to not only streamline costs but also enhance accessibility for policyholders in these communities.
Star Health aims Gross Written Premium of Rs 24,000 crore in FY27: MD
Star Health aims for Rs 24,000 crore in Gross Written Premium this fiscal, up from Rs 20,400 crore last year, with plans to launch two affordable products for smaller towns. The company, targeting Rs 30,000 crore by FY28, saw significant claim settlements in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, boosting regional GWP and policy numbers.
Stocks to Watch Today: Maruti Suzuki, Aster DM Health, IndiaMART, RailTel Corporation, ACC, Eveready... - Moneycontrol.com
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Star Health shares rally 13% after Q4 net profit soars to Rs 111 crore, beats estimate
Star Health and Allied Insurance Company's shares surged over 13% after reporting a significant jump in Q4 FY26 net profit to Rs 111.34 crore, exceeding brokerage estimates. The insurer also saw a 14% year-on-year growth in net earned premium and a narrowing of underwriting losses, indicating improved operating efficiency and profitability.

Q4 Results: Six stocks seeing the strongest reaction to their quarterly earnings
Shares of Garden Reach Shipbuilders Ltd., Bandhan Bank Ltd., Emmvee Photovoltaic Ltd., Star Health Insurance Ltd., CEAT and Canara HSBC Life Insurance Ltd. are six stocks that are seeing the strongest reaction to their fourth quarter results on Wednesday, April 29. The results were reported after market hours on Tuesday. Here's a look at these numbers:

Stocks to Watch for April 29: CEAT, REC, Bandhan Bank, Star Health, BHEL & more
Bandhan Bank, REC, CEAT, Star Health and others post mixed Q4 results, with strong profits for some and pressure on margins and growth for others. Here are few stocks to keep an eye on ahead of Wednesday's trading session.