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LIC emerges as highest profit-making financial company in March quarter
Life Insurance Corporation of India has achieved the highest profit in the Indian financial sector for the March quarter. The company reported a significant jump in net profit. State Bank of India and HDFC Bank followed with substantial profits. LIC's assets under management and premium income also saw growth. Vodafone Idea recorded a record quarterly profit due to statutory relief.
Nifty May futures trade at premium
HDFC Bank, TCS an Infosys were top traded contracts
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.
Aditya Birla Group bets big on IPL boom, says media rights frenzy is far from over
Aditya Birla Group sees strong future growth for Indian sports. The group believes IPL media rights will keep increasing in value. This is despite current worries about fewer bidders. India's economy and sports viewership are rising. Premium sports assets are also scarce. This supports future valuations. The group recently bought Royal Challengers Bengaluru. They are optimistic about the long-term trend.
Stocks in news: ITC, LIC, Sun Pharma, Maruti Suzuki, Fino Payments Bank
Benchmark indices experienced a negative close on Thursday, marked by volatile trade and profit booking. Analysts anticipate the Nifty to continue its consolidation between 23,200 and 23,900. Several companies, including ITC, LIC, Sun Pharma, Maruti Suzuki, and Fino Payments Bank, are in focus due to Q4 results and other developments.
Buy, Sell Or Hold: Hitachi Energy, JK Tyre, Aditya Birla Capital, PNB, Maruti Suzuki, GAIL — Ask Profit
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Stocks in news: ITC, Nykaa, Lenskart, Ola Electric, IndusInd Bank
Markets saw a volatile session with Nifty trading below the 23,800-24,000 resistance zone, though select heavyweight buying limited downside. Several companies like ITC, Nykaa, and IndusInd Bank are in focus due to Q4 results and news developments, including Lenskart's profit decline and Dr. Reddy's new diabetes drug launch.
Stocks to Watch for May 21: Aditya Birla Capital, Dr Reddy's Lab, Jubilant Food, Bosch India and more
From Dr Reddy's Laboratories announcing the launch of its oral semaglutide biosimilar in India under the brand name Obeda to Whirlpool of India Ltd reporting a 32.7% year-on-year decline in net profit Q4, here are some stocks to track ahead of Thursday trading session.
Nifty May futures trade at premium
HDFC Bank, Infosys and Reliance Inds were top traded contracts
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.
Canara HSBC Life In Focus as Motilal Oswal Bets on Multi-Year Compounding Story — Check Target Price, Upside
The differentiated dual-bank partnership with mass scale from Canara Bank and premium affluence from HSBC creates a distribution backbone that only a few private life insurers possess.
Selling at higher levels turns 23,800 into key barrier for Nifty: Analysts
Benchmark Nifty closed lower last week. Analysts anticipate continued range-bound trading for Nifty this week. Trading strategies suggest buying on dips and selling on rallies within the 23,800-23,200 range. Specific stock recommendations include Indus Towers, Samvardhana Motherson International, Aditya Birla Capital, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, and Arvind Limited. Investors are advised to consider these opportunities.