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HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd soars 0.14%, up for fifth straight session
HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd is quoting at Rs 598, up 0.14% on the day as on 12:44 IST on the NSE. The stock is down 23.3% in last one year as compared to a 4.38% drop in NIFTY and a 1.04% drop in the Nifty Financial Services.
Ageas Federal Life Insurance declares over ₹202 crore bonus for FY26, up 15% YoY
Ageas Federal Life Insurance announces ₹202 crore bonus for FY25-26, a 15% rise, benefiting 1.40 lakh policyholders and marking its 12th yearly payout.
HDFC Life Share Price Live Updates: HDFC Life closes at 591.85
HDFC Life Share Price Live Updates: HDFC Life faces a downturn in recent returns
Buy or sell: Gift Nifty signals gap-up start, Vaishali Parekh recommends three stocks to buy today
Buy or sell: Vaishali Parekh recommends three stocks to buy today — Lenskart, Hindalco Industries, and HDFC Life
Record Date Alert: From Bajaj Auto to HUL, companies set for corporate actions this week
A number of major companies which announced share buybacks, dividends and bonus issue of shares for its shareholders are set to see their record dates in the upcoming week. Some of the major ones include Bajaj Auto, Hindustan Unilever, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) among others. Here's a look at the complete list:
Mcap of 9 most valued firms jumps ₹2.15 trn, Airtel biggest winner
The combined market valuation of nine of the top-10 most valued firms jumped by Rs 2.15 lakh crore last week, with Bharti Airtel emerging as the biggest winner, in line with improving global risk sentiment. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 1,274.95 points, or 1.68 per cent. "Indian equity markets extended their recovery during the week, supported by easing geopolitical concerns, softer crude oil prices, and improving global risk sentiment. Although negotiations remain ongoing and the agreement is yet to be fully implemented, the reduction in geopolitical uncertainty has significantly improved market sentiment," Ponmudi R, CEO - Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said. The market valuation of Bharti Airtel surged by Rs 52,432.67 crore to Rs 11,62,963.30 crore, the most among the top-10 firms. Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) added Rs 51,675.23 crore, taking its valuation to Rs 5,56,726.30 crore. The valuation of Bajaj Finance soared by Rs 26,55
Reading Between The Lines: The Illusion of Protection? Why Soaring Premiums Leave Indians Underinsured
India bought more than Rs 4.5 lakh crore of new life insurance premium in 2025-26
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Shares Gain 3% As Promoter Seeks To Retain 21.9% Stake
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Shares Gain 3% As Promoter Seeks To Retain 21.9% Stake
Govt announces key leadership changes in insurance sector
Dinesh Pant, managing director at Life Insurance Corporation of India, has been appointed whole-time member (actuary) at IRDAI, while Girija Subramanian, chairman-cum-managing director of The New India Assurance Company Limited, has been appointed whole-time member (distribution). Both appointments are for five years. The government has also reappointed Deepak Sood as whole-time member (non-life), extending his term by two years until 2028, and Rajay Kumar Sinha as whole-time member (finance and investment) for another two years until 2029, or until they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
Govt announces key leadership changes in insurance sector
Dinesh Pant, managing director at Life Insurance Corporation of India, has been appointed whole-time member (actuary) at IRDAI, while Girija Subramanian, chairman-cum-managing director of The New India Assurance Company Limited, has been appointed whole-time member (distribution). Both appointments are for five years. The government has also reappointed Deepak Sood as whole-time member (non-life), extending his term by two years until 2028, and Rajay Kumar Sinha as whole-time member (finance and investment) for another two years until 2029, or until they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
