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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.
Five Stocks To Buy: BSE, Infosys, ICICI Bank And More | May 19, 2026
Top picks include financial market infrastructure major BSE, IT giants Infosys and Coforge, pharmaceutical major Sun Pharma, and private sector lender ICICI Bank.
Top Gainers & Losers on May 18: Gland Pharma, Coforge, PB Fintech, BSE, Voltas, Bharti Airtel among top gainers
Indian stocks marginally gained on May 18, driven by strong tech buying and pharma support, with Nifty 50 up 0.03% at 23,649 and BSE Sensex at 75,263. However, the broader market faced pressure as Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 fell.
ICICI Pru Life shares crash nearly 9% after Prudential plans stake cut below 10%
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance shares fell sharply on Monday after reports that promoter Prudential plc may reduce its stake below 10% following the acquisition of Bharti Life Insurance. The move raised concerns over ownership structure and strategic alignment, though ICICI Bank clarified it will retain majority control in the insurer.
Here's why ICICI Prudential Life Insurance shares will be in focus on Monday
Shares of ICICI Prudential Life Insurance are down 21% so far in 2026, underperforming its peers such as HDFC Life, which is down 19%, LIC, which has declined 6%, and SBI Life, which is down 9% so far this year. The stock though, continues to trade above its issue price of ₹334.
Prudential Plc to buy 75% Bharti Life stake for ₹3,500 crore, cut ICICI Pru Life holding to 10%
The London-based insurer says the move marks a strategic reset in India, as it secures majority control of Bharti Life Insurance while complying with regulations on ICICI Prudential stake reduction.
Private banks top pick for FY27; RBI rate hike likely in second half of the year: ICICI Pru Life
Jitendra Arora, Chief Equity & Fund Manager at ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, says large private banks are his top sector bet for FY27, with an RBI rate hike likely in H2. He also likes power generation and select EPC stocks. On the broader market, he says domestic flows are acting as a buffer against FII selling, keeping indices range-bound. On metals, he advises holding existing positions but not adding fresh. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own and not that of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
Vodafone Idea and 4 other midcap stocks hit 52-week highs, rally up to 40% in a month
Benchmark indices ended marginally higher as five BSE 150 Midcap stocks touched fresh 52-week highs, reflecting strong investor sentiment and bullish momentum. Vodafone Idea, SAIL, MCX, Laurus Labs and Ajanta Pharma recorded notable monthly gains, signalling sustained buying interest despite subdued broader market performance overall.
Nifty MidCap quotes near record high, can rally another 5%; suggests chart
The Nifty MidCap Select index can rally up to 15,200 levels in the medium-term, believes Virat Jagad, Sr. Technical Research Analyst at Bonanza.
Life insurance stocks gain after strong FY27 start; SBI Life, ICICI Prudential lead growth
Life insurance stocks showed slight gains on May 11, with SBI Life and ICICI Prudential leading the way. The sector experienced robust growth in FY27, particularly SBI Life with an 80% increase in new business premiums and LIC with a 38% rise.
UBS says FII inflows may not pick up soon; financials, defence and consumption are top themes
Gautam Chhaochharia, Head of Global Markets at UBS, said foreign investors remain invested in India despite slower inflows and caution over valuations. He also said India remains a stock pickers’ market with select midcap and smallcap opportunities backed by earnings growth.
Life insurance new business premium rises 41% in April, SBI Life leads growth
Private life insurers report strong April start to FY27, led by SBI Life, ICICI Prudential, HDFC Life and LIC, with robust NBP and APE growth across segments.