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Nifty to rally 50% in 3 years? Prashant Jain thinks so and he's buying small and midcaps
Veteran investor Prashant Jain expects the Nifty to deliver 45–50% returns over three years, supported by earnings growth and valuation re-rating. His PMS is gradually increasing exposure to select small and midcaps as macro risks ease and domestic fundamentals strengthen.
Stock Market Today Live, July 9: Sensex up 450 pts, trades at 76,956.50; Nifty up 155 pts; Sun Pharma, SBI Life, Bajaj Finserv top gainers - BusinessLine
Stock Market Today Live, July 9: Sensex up 450 pts, trades at 76,956.50; Nifty up 155 pts; Sun Pharma, SBI Life, Bajaj Finserv top gainersBusinessLine
Nifty 50 companies set for strongest revenue growth in 3 years, but margins to come under pressure
The top-line growth is expected to be driven largely by higher commodity prices, selective price hikes and a favourable base, but higher input costs are set to squeeze margins and keep profit growth muted.
India Retains IMF Tag As Fastest-Growing Major Economy, Set To Outpace China, US By Wide Margin
India's economy is projected to expand at more than double the pace of China and nearly three times that of the United States in FY26, as the country's growth engine withstands the twin shocks of the Middle East war and the global technology cycle, the International Monetary Fund said.
TCS, Infosys crash up to 55%: Why India's largest mutual fund scheme is still buying
India's largest mutual fund scheme is buying more shares of TCS and Infosys. This buying occurs even as these IT stocks experience significant market value losses. The fund manager's conviction rests on current cash flows rather than future AI narratives. While AI disruption pressures revenue, it also creates new technology spending opportunities. The sector is no longer considered expensive, but earnings visibility remains a concern.
Demat account additions pick up on D-Street rebound
India added over 2.5 million demat accounts in June, the highest since February. This growth occurred as key market indices Nifty 50 and Sensex advanced significantly. Improved market sentiment followed the easing of geopolitical concerns and potential IPO announcements. Broader market participation and digital onboarding are attracting new retail investors. Future demat account growth will depend on Indian market performance and investor confidence.
SBI Funds Management fixes price band for ₹11,692 crore IPO; Details here
At the upper end of the price band, SBI Funds Management will have a market capitalization of nearly ₹1.17 lakh crore, which puts it at par or even higher than many Nifty 50 companies.
Private life insurers outpace LIC in new business premium growth
Life insurers saw a 16.6% rise in new business premium during the April-June quarter. Private sector firms expanded faster than LIC, driven by regular premium products. Regular premium collections grew nearly twenty percent year-on-year, while single premium business increased. SBI Life Insurance emerged as the fastest-growing player among listed companies. Private insurers continue gaining market share while LIC retains its dominant position.
Private life insurers outpace LIC in new business premium growth
Life insurers saw a 16.6% rise in new business premium during the April-June quarter. Private sector firms expanded faster than LIC, driven by regular premium products. Regular premium collections grew nearly twenty percent year-on-year, while single premium business increased. SBI Life Insurance emerged as the fastest-growing player among listed companies. Private insurers continue gaining market share while LIC retains its dominant position.
SBI Fund Management IPO to open on July 14; SBI to sell 6.3% stake through OFS
The IPO comprises an offer for sale (OFS) of up to 20.37 crore equity shares, representing up to 10.0013% of SBI Funds Management's paid-up equity share capital.
India's mutual fund industry just beat FIIs in a historic first. Here's what changed
India's mutual fund industry has overtaken foreign institutional investors in total assets under custody for the first time, marking a historic shift in market ownership. Strong SIP inflows and sustained domestic participation have driven the milestone, even as FII holdings declined amid continued selling and changing global investment trends.
Life insurers report double-digit growth in June; SBI Life, Axis Max, ICICI Pru post strong expansion
Indian life insurance sees healthy growth in June 2026. Private insurers show double-digit expansion, LIC posts robust gains in key premium metrics.yash