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LIC’s $2 billion contrarian bet: 10 stocks the DII giant bought while the market bled
Life Insurance Corporation of India invested nearly $2 billion in 10 stocks during the March quarter's market fall. LIC bought shares in companies like Bajaj Finance, Bharti Airtel, TCS, and Infosys even as their prices dropped. This strategic move saw LIC increase its stake in several companies. The insurer also reduced holdings in other stocks, showing a selective approach.
Life insurance industry’s new business premium grows nearly 16% to ₹4.59 lakh crore in FY26
India’s life insurance industry posts 15.7% NBP growth in FY26, driven by strong group and individual segments, highlighting rising financial protection.
Coforge among 6 F&O stocks with a sharp rise in futures open interest
Six stocks in the NSE F&O segment recorded a sharp rise in futures open interest on May 6, signalling increased trader participation and fresh positioning. Larsen & Toubro, HDFC Life Insurance, Amber Enterprises, Nippon Life India Asset Management, Coforge and Godfrey Phillips India saw open interest rise over 10%.
IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company standalone net profit rises 135.71% in the March 2026 quarter
Sales rise 13.28% to Rs 2457.92 crore
HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd gains for third consecutive session
HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd is quoting at Rs 609.3, up 2.56% on the day as on 12:49 IST on the NSE. The stock is down 15.83% in last one year as compared to a 1.62% drop in NIFTY and a 1.14% drop in the Nifty Financial Services index.
SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd spurts 2.02%, rises for fifth straight session
SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd is quoting at Rs 1858, up 2.02% on the day as on 12:44 IST on the NSE. The stock is up 6.51% in last one year as compared to a 1.61% drop in NIFTY and a 1.12% drop in the Nifty Financial Services.
Enduring wealth, lasting wellness. People in India are living longer. Are they also living well?
India's rising life expectancy faces a longevity paradox, with increased years not always translating to good health, compounded by rising medical inflation and low insurance penetration. Standard Chartered is bridging this gap by integrating health and wealth management through partnerships with Niva Bupa and WHOOP, focusing on proactive wellness and curated experiences for affluent clients.
Kotak CEO flags IDBI valuation concerns as privatization drags
IDBI Bank, backed by Life Insurance Corp. of India, reported quarterly earnings that missed estimates on Thursday, adding another layer of uncertainty to the timing and pricing of the divestment.
Canara HSBC Life Insurance shares soar 10% as Q4 net profit rises 9% to Rs 35 crore
Canara HSBC Life Insurance shares surged 10% after reporting a nearly 9% net profit increase to Rs 35 crore for Q4 FY26. The insurer saw a 13% rise in Annualised Premium Equivalent (APE) and a significant 49% surge in Value of New Business (VNB) to Rs 214 crore, with VNB margins expanding to 30.4%.
Q4 Results: Six stocks seeing the strongest reaction to their quarterly earnings
Shares of Garden Reach Shipbuilders Ltd., Bandhan Bank Ltd., Emmvee Photovoltaic Ltd., Star Health Insurance Ltd., CEAT and Canara HSBC Life Insurance Ltd. are six stocks that are seeing the strongest reaction to their fourth quarter results on Wednesday, April 29. The results were reported after market hours on Tuesday. Here's a look at these numbers:
Canara HSBC Life net profit up 9% in Q4; total income halves YoY
Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company on Tuesday reported a nearly 9 percent rise in net profit to Rs 35 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 2026.
SBI Life slides as Q4 PAT declines 1% YoY to Rs 805 cr
SBI Life Insurance Company fell 3.13% to Rs 1,825.70 after its standalone net profit declined 1.09% to Rs 804.64 crore in Q4 FY26 compared with Rs 813.51 crore in Q4 FY25.