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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.
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M&M shares rise nearly 3% after Q4 results, emerge as top Nifty 50 gainer. Should you buy, sell or hold?
Mahindra & Mahindra shares rose nearly 3% after reporting a 48.5% increase in Q4 consolidated profit to ₹5,259.91 crore. The company expects growth in the tractor and SUV segments for FY27, supported by strong consumer sentiment and product launches.
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Bank asset quality steady, loan growth strong; HDFC Bank may see re-rating: MOFSL
Nitin Aggarwal, Senior Group VP and Head of BFSI, Institutional Equities at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited (MOFSL) highlights stable asset quality, strong loan growth across ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank, while flagging margins and earnings recovery as key factors to watch in the banking sector.
HDFC Life Q4 Results: HDFC Bank to increase stake in the company as profit rises 4% YoY
HDFC Life Insurance will issue shares worth one thousand crore rupees to promoter HDFC Bank. This move aims to strengthen the insurer's solvency and support future growth. The company reported a modest profit rise in the March quarter. Net premium income also saw an increase. The board recommended a final dividend for FY26.
ICICI Lombard General Insurance shares in focus after Q4 net profit rises 7%. What are Morgan Stanley, HDFC Securities saying?
Shares of ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company are likely to be in focus after reporting stable Q4 FY26 performance, with profit after tax rising 7.3% year-on-year to Rs 547 crore. The company saw improved combined ratio, strong premium growth, and maintained a robust solvency position, while brokerages remained mixed on ratings and target prices.
EV retail sales in India up 24.6% at 24.52 lakh units in FY26: FADA
India's leap into the future of transport was evident in FY26, as electric vehicle sales skyrocketed to 24.52 lakh units, a noteworthy increase of 24.6 percent. The two-wheeler segment alone accounted for over 14 lakh units, underscoring consumer enthusiasm. Meanwhile, electric passenger vehicles surged with an impressive growth rate of 83.63 percent.
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