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ACME Solar Shares Jump After Raising Rs 2800 crore through QIP; Seen 65% Surge In Six Months
Key investors who have participated in the QIP included Nippon India Mutual Fund, HDFC Mutual Fund, SBI Mutual Fund, ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund, Kotak Mutual Fund, and SBI Life Insurance, among others.
Rajesh Exports: Analysts flag confidence crisis for LIC, FPIs, retail investors
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) collectively hold a 25 per cent stake in Rajesh Exports, data shows.
Volumes spurt at SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd counter
SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd registered volume of 6.28 lakh shares by 10:46 IST on BSE, a 13.55 fold spurt over two-week average daily volume of 46340 shares
India insurance market to grow 10.7% annually over next decade, fastest among major markets, says Allianz
India's insurance market is set for rapid expansion, becoming the world's fastest-growing. Projections show significant annual growth over the next decade. This surge is fueled by a large underinsured population and evolving demographics. Key segments like health, life, and property and casualty insurance will see substantial increases. Government initiatives aim to boost access and stability.
Generali Central Life Insurance aims to double business to Rs 2,000 cr in 3 years
Generali Central Life Insurance plans to double its business to Rs 2,000 crore in three years. The company will leverage its partnership with Central Bank of India and agency networks. New product launches are also planned. An AI-driven platform, Digital Smart Manager, will assist customers and advisors. The insurer recently declared a bonus of Rs 102.54 crore for FY26.
HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd slips for fifth straight session
HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd is quoting at Rs 581.05, down 0.94% on the day as on 13:19 IST on the NSE. The stock tumbled 23.33% in last one year as compared to a 4.38% slide in NIFTY and a 5.12% fall in the Nifty Financial Services index.
Stocks in news: Ola Electric, Eicher Motors, Axis Bank, Anant Raj, Wipro
Markets faced pressure on Monday, with key indices declining over half a percent due to weak global cues. Ola Electric approved its QIP issue, Eicher Motors reported a 15% sales rise, and Axis Bank increased its stake in Axis Max Life Insurance.
Axis Bank hikes stake in Axis Max Life Insurance to 19.9%
Axis Bank has boosted its stake in Axis Max Life Insurance. The bank and its subsidiaries now hold 19.99 percent of the insurer. This move follows an investment of up to Rs 380 crore. The Reserve Bank of India granted approval for this investment. Axis Max Life Insurance reported a gross written premium of Rs 38,877 crore for FY26.
Mahindra, Manulife incorporate life insurance JV after MCA nod
Mahindra and Manulife's joint venture, Mahindra Manulife Insurance Ltd (MMIL), has officially been incorporated. This new entity aims to be a customer-first, digitally led life insurer, leveraging Mahindra's extensive Indian network and Manulife's global expertise.
Mahindra-Manulife life insurance joint venture secures Corporate Affairs Ministry approval
Mahindra Manulife Insurance to form a 50:50 life insurance joint venture in India, targeting protection gaps with digital, AI driven products.
Mcap of 7 top valued firms erodes by ₹1.54 trn, Reliance takes biggest hit
The combined market valuation of seven of the top 10 valued firms eroded by Rs 1.54 lakh crore last week, with Reliance Industries taking the biggest hit. In a holiday-shortened last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex dropped 639.61 points, or 0.84 per cent, and the NSE Nifty declined 171.55 points, or 0.72 per cent. From the top 10 pack, Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bajaj Finance and Hindustan Unilever faced erosion in their valuations, while State Bank of India, Larsen & Toubro and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) were the gainers. The market valuation of Reliance Industries dropped by Rs 46,078.3 crore to Rs 17,87,039.40 crore. HDFC Bank's valuation eroded by Rs 33,333.06 crore to Rs 11,46,641.84 crore. The valuation of Bharti Airtel tumbled Rs 25,408.96 crore to Rs 11,14,886.53 crore and that of TCS dived Rs 22,920.58 crore to Rs 8,15,480.75 crore. The market capitalisation (mcap) of Hindustan Unilever ...
Banks, pharma, IT: Where this CIO is placing his bets right now
Ajit Banerjee, CIO of Shriram Life Insurance, says weak monsoon forecasts, rising food inflation and elevated crude oil prices could keep markets volatile in the near term. Despite global uncertainty, he remains cautiously optimistic on India, favouring large-cap banks, pharma, IT, FMCG and upstream oil & gas stocks. Banerjee believes India can still deliver returns if crude remains in the $85-90 range and earnings growth improves.