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Banks, pharma, IT: Where this CIO is placing his bets right now
Ajit Banerjee, CIO of Shriram Life Insurance, says weak monsoon forecasts, rising food inflation and elevated crude oil prices could keep markets volatile in the near term. Despite global uncertainty, he remains cautiously optimistic on India, favouring large-cap banks, pharma, IT, FMCG and upstream oil & gas stocks. Banerjee believes India can still deliver returns if crude remains in the $85-90 range and earnings growth improves.
When markets panic, valuations don’t: A case for staying invested
Amid heightened global uncertainty and sharp market swings, long-term investors should focus on intrinsic value rather than short-term price movements, says Gautam Sinha Roy of ICICI Prudential Life Insurance. He argues that India’s resilient macro fundamentals, stabilising earnings cycle and moderating valuations continue to support the case for staying invested through volatility.
Central Bank of India OFS opens for retail investors today — All you need to know
Among public shareholders in Central Bank of India, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has a 3.26% stake, while over 7 lakh retail investors have a 3.42% stake.
Mcap of 6 most valued firms surges by ₹74,111 cr, Reliance biggest winner
The combined market valuation of 6 of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 74,111.57 crore last week, with Reliance Industries emerging as the biggest gainer. Last week, the BSE benchmark climbed 177.36 points, or 0.23 per cent. "Markets ended the week with marginal gains amid a highly volatile and range-bound trading environment. Benchmark indices witnessed sharp intraday swings throughout the week, driven by persistent rupee weakness, mixed global cues, sectoral rotation, and continued uncertainty around inflation and interest rates," Ajit Mishra SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. From the top-10 pack, Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro, and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) were the gainers, while HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India and Hindustan Unilever faced erosion from their valuation. Reliance Industries added Rs 24,696.89 crore, taking its market valuation to Rs 18,33,117.70 ...
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.
Bajaj Life Insurance CIO sees tactical IT opportunity amid macro uncertainty
Srinivas Rao Ravuri, CIO of Bajaj Life Insurance, said IT stocks are emerging as a tactical play as rupee weakness boosts earnings visibility despite global macro concerns. He expects large IT firms to deliver over 10% earnings growth this year, aided by currency tailwinds. Ravuri also remains positive on domestic sectors like financials, autos and consumer durables, while warning that war-led input cost pressures and supply disruptions could weigh on corporate earnings in the coming quarters.
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.
SBI employees' federation stages dharna in Kolkata, plans nationwide strike on May 25-26
State Bank of India Staff Federation protested in Kolkata demanding recruitment and an end to mis-selling insurance. Employees will strike nationwide on May 25 and 26. The federation alleges issues with resolving employee concerns and agreements. Previous protests included badge-wearing and demonstrations. Future actions involve candle marches and the planned strike.
Stocks to Watch Today, April 23: SBI Life, Trent, Tata Communications, Jio Financial, PNB and others - ET Now
Stocks to Watch Today, April 23: SBI Life, Trent, Tata Communications, Jio Financial, PNB and othersET Now
Jio, Allianz form 50-50 joint venture to set up non-life insurance company
The partnership will harness Jio’s massive digital reach and Allianz’s global expertise to build a ‘new model’ for general and health insurance in India, the two companies said on Wednesday.
Q4 Results Live Updates: Oracle Financial Declares Bumper Dividend Of Rs 270/Share As Profit, Revenue Jump
SBI Life Insurance Co., Trent Ltd., Tech Mahindra Ltd., L&T Technology Services Ltd. and Havells India Ltd. are among companies reporting earnings on Wednesday, April 22.
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.