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LIC targets stronger market leadership as it approaches its platinum jubilee
LIC CEO R Doraiswamy stated the corporation will maintain its leadership in the life insurance sector and contribute to national development as it approaches its platinum jubilee. With a nearly 60% market share and substantial assets, LIC's growth is intertwined with India's economic progress, aiming to support the nation's 'Viksit Bharat' vision.
Long-awaited NSE IPO set to advance; draft papers likely next week
The long-awaited initial public offering (IPO) of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) is set to move a step closer, with the country's largest stock exchange expected to file its preliminary papers with Sebi next week, people aware of the matter said. This comes after NSE's board approved the proposed IPO on February 6, following receipt of Sebi's no-objection certificate (NOC). The public issue will be entirely an offer for sale (OFS), with no fresh issue component. According to people familiar with the development, the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) is likely to be filed on June 15 or June 16. The exchange has a broad-based shareholder base comprising domestic financial institutions, insurance companies, foreign investors and individual shareholders. Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) is the single largest shareholder in NSE, holding a 10.72 per cent stake. State Bank of India (SBI) and its subsidiary, SBI Capital Markets, together own around a 7.5 per cent stake in t
MetLife keen to acquire majority stake in India life insurance joint venture with PNB
The US insurer is looking for a way to increase its 49.73% stake in PNB MetLife to gain majority control, aiming to turn India into a core driver of its global business.
Insurance stocks: HDFC Life, ICICI Prudential Life, SBI Life hit 52-wk lows
In the past one month, ICICI Prudential Life (down 18%), HDFC Life (down 12%) and SBI Life (down 9%) underperformed the Sensex, which was down 2.6% during the same period.
Life insurers' premium income up 19% in Apr-May
Life insurance premiums surged 19% to ₹62,581 crore in April-May, fueled by strong individual policy sales and improved retail demand post-GST exemption. Both LIC and private players saw healthy gains, with overall policy numbers rising 5%. This growth highlights renewed customer interest in savings and protection products.
Motilal Oswal Financial jumps after HDFC Life Insurance buys stake via block deal
Motilal Oswal Financial Services rose 4.02% to Rs 853.65 after HDFC Life Insurance Company acquired a 0.30% stake in the company through a block deal on Monday, 8 June 2026.
SBI Life Insurance to meet Jefferies India Access on June 11 & 12, 2026 - scanx.trade
SBI Life Insurance to meet Jefferies India Access on June 11 & 12, 2026scanx.trade
7 most valued firms' mcap eroded ₹1.25 trn last week, RIL took biggest hit
The combined market valuation of seven of the top-10 most-valued firms eroded by Rs 1.25 lakh crore last week, with Reliance Industries taking the biggest hit, in-line with a bearish trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex declined 532.4 points, or 0.71 per cent, and the NSE Nifty dipped 181.05 points, or 0.76 per cent. "Persistent FII selling remained the key drag on market sentiment despite supportive developments such as cooling crude oil prices and a recovery in the rupee against the US dollar. Concerns regarding the pace of monsoon advancement also weighed on investor confidence," Santosh Meena, Head of Research at Swastika Investmart Ltd, said. From the top-10 pack, Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and Hindustan Unilever faced erosion from their valuation, while HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and State Bank of India were the gainers. The market valuation of ...
LIC in talks with regulators on long-term instruments to match growing liabilities: CEO
Life Insurance Corporation of India is working with regulators like the Reserve Bank and Sebi. This is to increase long-term investment options. Inflows into LIC's annuity products are growing. The company is also considering a fintech arm. LIC is prepared for further stake dilution by the government. The government is focused on listing requirements.
LIC buys Maruti Suzuki shares worth Rs 68 crore, insurer's stake in automaker crosses 5%
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has increased its stake in Maruti Suzuki above the 5% threshold after purchasing 51,750 shares through a market transaction. The move comes amid a decline in Maruti Suzuki's stock this year and reflects LIC's continued investment activity despite market volatility.
Peak XV sells stake in Go Digit to JP Morgan, Aditya Birla MF for ₹100 cr
JP Morgan and Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund have collectively acquired over 33.3 lakh shares of Go Digit General Insurance from Peak XV Partners for Rs 100 crore through open market transactions. Following the transaction, shares of Go Digit General Insurance on Friday rose 5 per cent to Rs 318 apiece on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). US-based JP Morgan through its affiliate JP Morgan (Taiwan) Eastern Technology Fund and Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund purchased 33,33,500 shares representing nearly a 0.4 per cent stake in Bengaluru-based Go Digit General Insurance, according to the block deal data executed on Thursday on the exchange. The shares were acquired at an average price of Rs 300 apiece, taking the combined deal value to Rs 100 crore. Meanwhile, venture capital firm Peak XV Partners through its arm Peak XV Partners Growth Investments III offloaded the same number of shares in the transaction, as per the data. The stake sale comes after Peak XV Partners fully exi
Go Digit Insurance shares jump 9% after Rs 100 crore block deal attracts MFs, global investor
Go Digit General Insurance shares saw a significant jump. This surge followed a Rs 100-crore block deal. Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund and JPMorgan Taiwan Eastern Technology Fund acquired shares. Peak XV Partners Growth Investments III was the seller.