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ICICI Prudential Life Q4 results: VNB up 21%, profit jumps on investment gains
ICICI Prudential Life reported higher Q4 VNB and margins, while profit surged on investment gains, including a one-off sale, even as annual growth remained steady across core operating metrics.
ICICI Pru AMC Q4 result: Profit rises 10% against 8% increase in total income
ICICI Prudential AMC Q4 net profit up 10.37% to ₹763 crore, income rises, board okays ₹12.40 interim dividend, new secretarial auditor and ESOP, stock unit schemes approved
Market volatility hits ULIP demand; insurance growth slows amid rate concerns: JM Financial
Life insurers are expected to report slower growth in Q4 as weak March sales offset earlier gains. Demand for ULIPs declined due to market volatility, while interest rate concerns led customers to delay purchases. HDFC Life and ICICI Prudential may miss growth targets, while SBI Life and Axis Max Life are expected to perform better. Early April trends remain soft, though seasonal factors may be at play.
AMCs see March uptick. Is it too early to celebrate?
AMC shares are quoting rich valuation with ICICI Prudential trading at a price-to-earnings multiple of 43, while HDFC Asset Management Co. and Nippon Life India are at a multiple of 34 each.
Q4 Results This Week: HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Wipro among 42 companies to report
Dalal Street will be tracking results for the fourth quarter from 42 firms between April 13 and 18. Key names include Wipro, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, HDFC Life, ICICI Lombard, ICICI Prudential AMC and HDB Financial Services. Wipro will also be considering a share buyback this week with its results.
Mcap of 8 top valued firms jumps ₹4.13 trn; HDFC, ICICI Bank top gainers
The combined market valuation of eight of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 4,13,003.23 crore last week, with HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank emerging as the biggest gainers, in tandem with an optimistic trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 4,230.7 points or 5.77 per cent, and the NSE Nifty surged 1,337.5 points or 5.88 per cent. "Sentiment remained buoyant amid optimism surrounding a temporary USIran ceasefire, although lingering geopolitical uncertainties capped the pace of gains as the week progressed," Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. A sharp decline in crude oil prices below the USD 100 mark eased domestic concerns and triggered a strong rebound across markets, he added. From the top-10 pack, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro and Hindustan Unilever were the winners, while Reliance Industries and Infosys faced erosion from their ...
Ather Energy, Anand Rathi among 11 stocks that hit 52-week high; rally up to 25% in a month
Sensex surged 919 points as 11 BSE 500 stocks, including Ather Energy and Titan Company, hit 52-week highs, signaling strong momentum, broad-based buying interest, and continued bullish sentiment in markets.
Exclusive: Life insurers see uneven growth as some lag, others outperform in FY26
Life insurers reported mixed retail APE trends for FY26, with industry growth at around 12%, according to CNBC-TV18 sources. While HDFC Life and ICICI Prudential missed guidance, Axis Max Life and SBI Life met or exceeded expectations.
S&P 500 gained for seventh straight day on Thursday but this segment sold-off again
The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV) fell 4%, closing at the lowest level since 2023. The ETF has extended its year-to-date losses to 27%. Another index related to software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies declined nearly 5%, extending its decline for the week to 9% and a year-to-date drop to nearly 40%.
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Friday
Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex ended lower, dragged by financial, auto, and FMCG stocks, while India VIX rose. Analysts see near-term consolidation, maintaining a positive outlook with key resistance at 24,000 and support around 23,500 levels.
Nippon India, ICICI Pru lead MF growth charts as industry expands in FY26
Nippon India MF and ICICI Prudential MF lead AUM growth as industry expands over 20% for the third straight year despite equity market volatility
Honasa Consumer among 7 stocks that hit 52-week high; rally up to 21% in a month
Despite a sharp Sensex decline, seven BSE 500 stocks hit 52-week highs, including Ather Energy and ABB India, reflecting strong momentum, recent gains, and continued investor optimism amid broader market weakness.