HDFC Life sees growth outpacing industry despite early-year slowdown

HDFC Life sees growth outpacing industry despite early-year slowdown

HDFC Life Insurance expects to continue to grow faster amid the expected slowdown in the life insurance industry in the first half (April-September) of this fiscal year. “I think our view still remains that the industry will be slightly slow for the first half (H1), but we do expect that we will continue to outperform … Read more

Technical picks: HDFC Life, Pidilite Industries among 5 stocks that can rally up to 20% in short term – Solid bets

Technical picks: HDFC Life, Pidilite Industries among 5 stocks that can rally up to 20% in short term – Solid bets

The stock had been in a consolidation phase for the past four years, with the 750–760 zone acting as a strong resistance on two prior occasions. This key hurdle has now been decisively breached, confirming a long-term breakout. Volume analysis supports the move, as strong buying interest is evident during upswings, while downswings are accompanied … Read more

2 top stock recommendations from Aamar Deo Singh

2 top stock recommendations from Aamar Deo Singh

“Overall, what we need to understand is that markets have rallied significantly from the recent lows of 22,000 to currently trade around 24,300 plus. So, clearly, that has been a 10% more or less rally and in a very short span of time. So, somewhere or the other stocks are definitely witnessing some profit booking … Read more

Short-term volatility may persist, but financials still the go-to sector: Rohit Srivastava

Short-term volatility may persist, but financials still the go-to sector: Rohit Srivastava

“We are only trying to navigate any short-term noise that may show up. So, wait for those because you will get dips along the way. Nothing is going to be one way and just use that as an opportunity,” says Rohit Srivastava, Founder, Strike Money Analytics & Indiacharts. For the last two sessions, Nifty has … Read more

Insurance sector shows promise despite market slump: Sandip Sabharwal

Insurance sector shows promise despite market slump: Sandip Sabharwal

“The government knows that there is a slowdown, but still the government capex, government spending has not picked up. Now what is leading to that, why this stagnation is there, and what is their thought process it will become clear in a week when the budget comes in,” says Sandip Sabharwal, asksandipsabharwal.com.What could be interesting … Read more

Life Insurance sector has strong growth potential amid regulatory changes; HDFC Life, SBI Life top picks

Life Insurance sector has strong growth potential amid regulatory changes; HDFC Life, SBI Life top picks

The Indian life insurance sector is on the cusp of significant growth, driven by a series of regulatory changes that are now providing more clarity and stability. Over the past few years, the industry has faced numerous challenges, such as new taxation rules on ULIPs and non-linked products, as well as revised surrender charges. While … Read more

Premier Energies shares continue their bull run, skyrocket 181% since listing

Premier Energies shares continue their bull run, skyrocket 181% since listing

Shares of Premier Energies have skyrocketed 181% since their stock market debut, rising from their initial public offering (IPO) price of Rs 450, the stock is fueled by the positive investor sentiment on the growth prospects of the company. The company’s shares had surged another 5% in the intraday session, reaching a new all-time high … Read more

Vedanta to use Rs 8,500 crore QIP to repay Union Bank of India, Oaktree and Deutsche Bank

Vedanta to use Rs 8,500 crore QIP to repay Union Bank of India, Oaktree and Deutsche Bank

Vedanta Limited, the metals to oil conglomerate, plans to use the proceeds of QIP for repaying or prepaying lenders, including Oaktree, for the company and its subsidiary The Zinc Ventures Limited (THLZV). The funds raised will help reduce overall indebtedness, cut debt servicing costs, and improve the debt-to-equity ratio. It will enable better utilisation of … Read more

Stocks in news: HCL Tech, DMart, Jio Financial, HDFC Life, Kotak Bank

Stocks in news: HCL Tech, DMart, Jio Financial, HDFC Life, Kotak Bank

Domestic markets experienced one of the best weeks in 2024 with Nifty and Sensex extending closing at record highs last week. In today’s trade, shares of HCL Tech, DMart, Jio Financial, HDFC Life, Kotak Bank among others will be in focus due to news developments and first quarter results. HDFC Life, Jio Financial, HDFC AMC, … Read more

Sanjiv Bhasin’s top stock picks post yesterday’s market bloodbath

Sanjiv Bhasin’s top stock picks post yesterday’s market bloodbath

“The excesses were created on Monday because of the exit poll getting it all wrong and people leveraging in PSUs and so on of defence. I always held the view that defence and railways were overpriced to 2027 level and PSU selective are very-very frothy,” says Sanjiv Bhasin, Director, IIFL Securities.Real slam dunk for the … Read more