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Prudential HCL Health Insurance gets IRDAI nod
India's health insurance sector welcomes a new player as Prudential HCL Health Insurance receives regulatory approval. This joint venture, backed by Prudential Group Holdings and HCL Group, aims to tap into the growing demand for medical cover. The approval also signals broader regulatory changes, including new accounting standards and a policyholder protection fund. Prudential's presence in India is significantly expanding with this new health insurance arm.
KPIT outlook shock sends IT stocks sliding as growth worries intensify
Mid-cap IT stocks faced a significant downturn Wednesday, led by KPIT Technologies' warning of a near-term revenue slowdown. This has amplified investor worries about Artificial Intelligence's impact on India's software services sector. Several other IT firms also saw their share prices drop, with the Nifty IT index emerging as the day's biggest loser. Analysts suggest sustained recovery hinges on improving demand and AI's offsetting capabilities.
Trade Setup For July 2: Nifty Support Stays At 23,900 As IT Continues To Drag | Check Key Levels
Stock-specific action and sector rotation will continue to dominate until the Nifty breaks out of its current range.
Niket Shah Quits As Motilal Oswal Principal Investments MD, Plans Own Asset Management Venture
Niket Shah announced the decision in a LinkedIn post
Indian markets are not fragile; tepid Q1 earnings priced in: Radhika Gupta
Markets are either portrayed as unstoppable or extremely fragile, whereas the truth generally lies somewhere in between, says Radhika Gupta of Edelweiss Mutual Fund.
India sits out the global bull run in the first half of 2026
Indian equities logged their worst first-half performance since 2022, with the Nifty falling 8.7% as war-driven volatility, record foreign outflows and an AI-led IT sector rout weighed on sentiment. Domestic institutional buying of ₹4.63 trillion cushioned the blow.
Zee Entertainment shares jump 6% after Rs 418 crore FDI approval
Zee Entertainment shares jumped after receiving government approval for a Rs 418 crore foreign investment from an Invesco-managed fund. This marks the fund's return to ZEEL's shareholder base after a previous exit. The investment comes as the company navigates challenges in its broadcasting business but sees improvements in its digital segment. FDI inflows into India's information and broadcasting sector also saw a significant rise.
MFs wary of Sebi plan to allow celeb ads, cite mis-selling, edge for big entities
Sebi's proposal to let mutual fund houses use celebrity endorsements has sparked a debate over investor protection and competition. While supporters say it could bring in more first-time investors, critics fear higher mis-selling risks and a growing advantage for large fund houses.
Adani Ports in Focus After MSC Deal; Motilal Oswal Maintains Buy — Check Target Price, Upside
Motilal Oswal believes the company is well-positioned to sustain its growth trajectory, supported by strong cash flows, ongoing infrastructure expansion and its integrated logistics ecosystem.
Why Singapore's 100x100 wants to back India's climate founders
Singapore's 100X100 is scaling up its India climate investments via a new $150 million fund, betting on the country's emissions profile and deep founder pool even as broader investor interest in the sector cools. The venture builder plans to back 40-50 startups across India and Southeast Asia.
Nifty IT logs worst first half since 2003 as AI fears weigh on sector
The Nifty IT index fell 31 per cent in January-June 2026 as AI disruption, weak global demand and slowing growth weighed on India's information technology sector
Axis MF unveils digital solution to unlock ₹25 trillion MSME opportunity
Asset manager launches Axis Account Plus, a digital treasury management solution that enables MSMEs to invest surplus working capital seamlessly in liquid and mutual fund schemes