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General Insurance Corporation of India standalone net profit rises 3.27% in the March 2026 quarter
Sales rise 12.73% to Rs 9785.06 crore
Bajaj Auto, Bank Of India, Glaxo, ICICI Lombard, Torrent Pharma, Uno Minda: Dividend Record Date: Last Day To Buy Shares To Qualify
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When markets panic, valuations don’t: A case for staying invested
Amid heightened global uncertainty and sharp market swings, long-term investors should focus on intrinsic value rather than short-term price movements, says Gautam Sinha Roy of ICICI Prudential Life Insurance. He argues that India’s resilient macro fundamentals, stabilising earnings cycle and moderating valuations continue to support the case for staying invested through volatility.
Q4 Result Live Updates: ONGC, IRCTC, Gujarat Gas And Siemens To Report Earnings Today
ONGC, Siemens, General Insurance Corporation of India and IRCTC among the companies to report earnings today.
Shriram General Insurance ties up with Piramal Finance for product distribution
Shriram General Insurance has joined hands with Piramal Finance. This collaboration will bring insurance products to more people. Piramal Finance's large network will help SGI reach customers. The partnership focuses on semi-urban and rural markets. It aims to make insurance easily available. This will help protect customer assets and financial futures.
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd soars 1.43%, up for third straight session
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd is quoting at Rs 1852.4, up 1.43% on the day as on 12:49 IST on the NSE. The stock is up 0.49% in last one year as compared to a 4.24% fall in NIFTY and a 2.35% fall in the Nifty Financial Services index.
Mcap of 6 most valued firms surges by ₹74,111 cr, Reliance biggest winner
The combined market valuation of 6 of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 74,111.57 crore last week, with Reliance Industries emerging as the biggest gainer. Last week, the BSE benchmark climbed 177.36 points, or 0.23 per cent. "Markets ended the week with marginal gains amid a highly volatile and range-bound trading environment. Benchmark indices witnessed sharp intraday swings throughout the week, driven by persistent rupee weakness, mixed global cues, sectoral rotation, and continued uncertainty around inflation and interest rates," Ajit Mishra SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. From the top-10 pack, Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro, and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) were the gainers, while HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India and Hindustan Unilever faced erosion from their valuation. Reliance Industries added Rs 24,696.89 crore, taking its market valuation to Rs 18,33,117.70 ...
Reliance on non-core income makes Indian insurers structurally weaker than global peers: Report
In the realm of Indian general insurance, a significant portion of profits arises from investment income. This reliance dilutes their operational strength compared to international players.
Prudential to seek 12-18 months window to pare 12% stake in ICICI Prudential Life
Prudential plans to acquire a controlling stake in Bharti Life Insurance. This move requires Prudential to reduce its holding in ICICI Prudential Life Insurance. The insurer is expected to request 12 to 18 months from the regulator for this stake dilution. ICICI Bank will maintain majority ownership in ICICI Prudential Life Insurance.
Prudential to seek 12-18 months window to pare 12% stake in ICICI Prudential Life
Prudential plans to acquire a controlling stake in Bharti Life Insurance. This move requires Prudential to reduce its holding in ICICI Prudential Life Insurance. The insurer is expected to request 12 to 18 months from the regulator for this stake dilution. ICICI Bank will maintain majority ownership in ICICI Prudential Life Insurance.
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.
Liberty Mutual Insurance raises stake in Indian venture
Liberty Mutual Insurance has boosted its stake in Liberty General Insurance to 74 percent. This move strengthens its position in India's non-life insurance sector. Liberty General Insurance began operations in 2013. The insurer reported a 25 percent increase in gross written premium in FY26. Its market share was 0.84 percent at the end of March 2026.