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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.
Retail SIP boom boosts AMC outlook; Nippon, ICICI Pru lead pack: Siddhartha Khemka
India's asset management sector is transforming with systematic investing driving growth and stability, reducing reliance on volatile discretionary capital. SIP inflows have surged, now forming a significant portion of mutual fund assets, indicating a shift towards predictable, annuity-like revenue streams. This structural change positions the industry for sustained, retail-led expansion.
INR slumps to fresh record lows amid rising oil prices fuelled by ongoing geopolitical tensions
The Indian rupee weakened further and closed at a record low of 96.35 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, pressured by rising crude oil prices on the back of ongoing geopolitical tensions and a strong dollar. During the day, the counter hit a low of 96.39. The global market sentiments continue to dampen amid simmering tensions between the US and Iran. Moreover, emerging market economies, including India, continue to feel the pressure of rising crude oil prices, as elevated rates increase the outflows of US dollars, along with the outflows already happening due to FPIs. Meanwhile, Indian shares ended little changed on Monday, after having suffered heavy losses earlier in the session on rising Middle East tensions and economic concerns. The benchmark BSE Sensex rebounded over 1,100 points from the day's lows before closing 77.05 points, or 0.10 percent, higher at 75,315.04.The NSE Nifty index also fell up to 1.3 percent in early trading before recovering to close up 6.45 ...
India must push solar, grid reforms to navigate oil price rise: Ex-NITI Aayog member Arvind Virmani
suggested navigating this crisis by adopting a two-pronged strategy by implementing a gradual pass-through of rising oil and gas prices in the immediate term, while aggressively accelerating long-term structural reforms across its solar, storage, and distribution networks.
Benchmarks decline after two-day surge; Nifty slips below 23,650
Sentiment remained cautious due to the weakening rupee, which slipped past the Rs 96-per-dollar mark. Elevated crude oil prices, inflationary pressures, and persistent geopolitical tensions also weighed on markets.
Top Gainers & Losers on May 15: HUDCO, Muthoot Finance, Voltas, IOCL, Vedanta, HAL, Aditya Infotech among top losers
On May 15, Indian markets declined, with Nifty down 0.18% and Sensex down 0.25%. Selling in financial and metal stocks offset IT sector gains. The rupee hit a record low of 96.5 against the dollar, influenced by foreign investor withdrawals and rising crude oil prices.
INR settles around record low level as energy crisis deepen
The Indian rupee weakened further and fell to a record low of 95.73 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, amid a strong dollar and worries over inflation amid elevated energy prices. International oil prices continued to hold around $100 per barrel mark that kept rupee under pressure. The rupee is expected to trade with a negative bias amid inflation concerns and the strength of the US dollar in the overseas market. The West Asia crisis and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted crude petroleum imports into India. Investors also awaited the outcome of U.S. President Donald Trump's summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. However, positive local equities limited losses in the domestic unit to some extent. Indian equity markets settled sharply higher for the second consecutive session, with the Sensex rising 789.74 points (1.06%) to 75,398.72 and the Nifty gaining 277 points (1.18%) to 23,689.60.
Benchmarks snap 4-day losing streak; Nifty settles above 23,400
Domestic equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty snapped a four-session losing streak to close higher on Wednesday, aided by value buying in beaten-down stocks. Market recovered from early volatility and profit booking to rebound sharply from intraday lows, with the Nifty settling above the 23,400 mark. Gains were led by metal, consumer durable and energy shares, while IT and auto stocks remained under pressure. However, overall sentiment stayed cautious amid elevated crude oil prices, persistent foreign institutional investor outflows, rupee weakness and lingering global inflation concerns. The Indian rupee also touched a fresh intraday record low of 95.80 against the US dollar.
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: Dr Reddy's, Dixon react to earnings; Bharti Airtel, Cipla report today
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: It's another earnings-heavy day as investors track numbers coming in from two Nifty 50 constituents Bharti Airtel and Cipla. Bharti Hexacom, TVS Motor, Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles, DLF, Crompton Consumer, DCM Shriram, HPCL, GSK Pharma, Man Infra, Oil India, NLC India, PFC, Sagar Cement, Tube Investments, are among the other important companies to track today. Watch this space for all the live earnings updates.
BSE wants more participation and products, not just a bigger market share, says CEO
Sundararaman Ramamurthy believes India’s mutual fund penetration remains low relative to the country’s population, leaving significant room for growth as financial awareness and retail participation continue to rise.
Individual investors sold Rs 13,000 crore worth stocks, but Zerodha clients kept buying: Nithin Kamath
Retail investors sold equities, but Zerodha clients bought heavily, highlighting divergence. Overall, direct retail ownership declined while mutual fund holdings hit record highs, reflecting a structural shift toward professionally managed investments and rising domestic institutional dominance in Indian equity markets
INR recovers under Rs 95/$ mark as oil plunges; Nifty, Sensex stage a sharp recovery
The Indian rupee appreciated 61 paise to close at 94.57 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, as Brent crude prices retreated from elevated levels under USD 100 per barrel after US President Donald Trump hinted at a possible deal with Iran. Market sentiment was boosted after Trump paused "Project Freedom," a US operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Indias BSE Sensex rose 1.2% to close at 77,958.5 on Wednesday, an over two-week high as global market sentiment improved following a drop in crude oil prices after US President Trump claimed progress in negotiations with Iran toward an agreement to end the war. Meanwhile, DXY slipped 97.53, the lowest since February 2026. Over the past 4 weeks, Dollar Index lost 2.22%, and in the last 12 months, it decreased 1.98%.