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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.
Raymond James strategist: ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank resilient; backs commodities, gold
Matt Orton, Chief Market Strategist at Raymond James explains the global market rebound, highlights AI-driven earnings strength, outlines India’s outlook amid energy pressures, and makes a case for a commodity supercycle with 5% gold allocation.
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.
Just Dial Ltd leads losers in 'A' group
Acutaas Chemicals Ltd, Indus Towers Ltd, ICICI Prudential Asset Management Co Ltd and CCL Products (India) Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 15 April 2026.
Trade Setup for April 15: Nifty holds 23,500 support but bulls aim for a retest of 24,000
Wednesday's session will see stocks like ICICI Prudential Life, ICICI Prudential AMC, Just Dial react to their quarterly results, while names like LG Electronics India, Bharat Coking Coal, and Rubicon Research see their respective shareholder lock-ins end.
Stocks to Watch for April 15: Vedanta, ICICI Prudential, LIC, LG Electronics India and more
From ICICI Prudential AMC and Just Dial reacting to their quarterly results to LG Electronics India and Bharat Coking Coal seeing their respective shareholder lock-in ending, these are the important stocks that should be on your radar for Wednesday's trading session.
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.
Where are the Indian markets headed? Here's a bull case Vs bear case scenario
Brokerages remain divided on India’s market outlook amid global uncertainties. Jefferies, ICICI Prudential AMC and 3P Investment Managers are positive on India, driven by improved valuations, limited earnings downside and supportive domestic flows. They highlight attractive Nifty valuations, favourable allocation signals and recent market correction as key reasons to increase exposure, with a preference for sectors like banks and pharma and a gradual approach to adding equities. On the other hand, Nomura, Goldman Sachs and UBS remain cautious, citing rising oil prices, weak foreign flows and global risks that could weigh on growth and market returns in the near term.
Too early to call market bottom; prefer gradual investing via SIPs and funds: Anand Shah
Anand Shah of ICICI Prudential AMC, which manages funds worth ₹28,318 crore as of February 28, 2026, advises investors to avoid deploying cash aggressively as markets may not have bottomed yet. He recommends gradual allocation through SIPs or staggered investments, using a mix of ETFs and mutual funds rather than direct stock picking. Amid inflation, rising energy prices, and global shifts, Shah prefers value over growth and asset-heavy businesses. Commodity producers may benefit, while consumers like autos could face pressure.
Shareholder Lock-in: Urban Company, ICICI Prudential AMC among cos to become eligible for trading this week
More than 100 crore shares across nine recently listed companies are set to become eligible for trading this week as their respective shareholder lock-in periods expire. Among the companies where shares will become tradable are Urban Company, ICICI Prudential Asset Management Co, Aye Finance, and Fractal Analytics, though the expiry of the lock-in does not necessarily mean that all eligible shares will be sold in the open market.
Silver ETFs tumble up to 9%; gold funds slide as global correction hits domestic trade
Gold and silver ETFs dropped sharply on March 4, with ICICI Prudential Silver ETF falling 7.3% and Tata Silver ETF over 7%. Gold ETFs also declined, with ICICI Prudential Gold ETF down nearly 4%.
What’s driving strong flows into gold and silver ETFs despite volatility, explains ICICI Pru AMC's Haria
Chintan Haria of ICICI Prudential highlights strong gold and silver ETF flows amid price surges, global risks, central bank demand, and product design easing investor access and volatility management.