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Stocks to buy or sell: Dharmesh Shah of ICICI Sec suggests buying Tata Power, Sona BLW shares on 1 June
Indian benchmark indices opened higher on June 1, supported by gains in IndiGo and Asian Paints. The NSE Nifty rose 0.38% and the BSE Sensex gained 0.36% amid positive Asian market sentiment and recovery after recent sell-offs.
The Great Consumption Reset: How a billion Indians changed what they buy
India's consumption landscape is evolving, with consumers favouring experiences, digital services, and premium products over basic goods. Kotak Mutual Fund's report shows a surge in foreign travel spending and premium smartphone sales, indicating a shift towards higher-value purchases.
Stocks to buy or sell: Dharmesh Shah of ICICI Sec suggests buying Tata Motors PV, BHEL shares on 25 May
Domestic benchmark indices opened higher on May 25, buoyed by Brent crude prices dropping below $100 per barrel and optimism over a potential Iran peace deal. Nifty 50 rose 0.94% and BSE Sensex gained 1.02%. Analysts recommend buying Tata Motors and BHEL shares.
Sandhar Technologies soars 11%, nears record high on strong Q4 results
Sandhar has a well-spread portfolio across die casting, sheet metal, vision systems and locking systems provides structurally diversified growth and revenue resilience, says ICICI Securities.
Standard Chartered likely to exit ICICI Pru Life bancassurance tie-up; may join Bharti Life Insurance
Sources said the bank currently contributes around 5% to ICICI Prudential Life’s annualised premium equivalent (APE) and about 6% to its retail APE.
Market Trading Guide: 2 stock ideas for Monday with up to 8% near-term gains
Nifty ended lower on Friday, breaking a two-session winning streak as banking, metal and realty stocks dragged the index below the 23,800 zone. Analysts see a bearish setup with resistance at key EMAs and support near 23,500. Amid volatility, two technical stock picks, Kirloskar Oil and Wheels India, signal short-term upside potential of up to 8% with defined stop losses.
Life insurance new business premium rises 41% in April, SBI Life leads growth
Private life insurers report strong April start to FY27, led by SBI Life, ICICI Prudential, HDFC Life and LIC, with robust NBP and APE growth across segments.
Sensex Today Tanks 680 Points | Nifty Below 24,250 | Tech Mahindra & ICICI Bank Top Losers - Equitymaster
Sensex Today Tanks 680 Points | Nifty Below 24,250 | Tech Mahindra & ICICI Bank Top LosersEquitymaster
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.
Mutual fund bulls vs FII bears: The Rs 38,000 crore battle for 5 popular bank stocks
Domestic mutual funds bought banking stocks worth Rs 38,000 crore in March, countering heavy FII selling of Rs 60,655 crore during the Iran war selloff. Major accumulation was seen in HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, SBI, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Axis Bank. HDFC Bank emerged as the top pick across leading mutual fund houses, according to Prime Database estimates.
HDFC Bank, BSE and Tata Motors among top stocks mutual funds bought and sold during March crash
Indian mutual funds aggressively bought equities last month amidst a market correction. They invested heavily in HDFC Bank and BSE, acting as a stabilising force against foreign investor selling. Funds also booked profits in Tata Motors. Banking stocks remain a dominant sector for mutual funds, with HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and SBI featuring prominently.
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.