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

Jefferies, Kotak recommend ‘Buy’ on HDFC Life, see 20-28% upside

Jefferies, Kotak recommend ‘Buy’ on HDFC Life, see 20-28% upside

Brokerages Jefferies and Kotak Institutional Equities have recommended a ‘Buy’ on HDFC Life Insurance Company, projecting a 20-28% upside. The optimism rides on its current business performance and growth outlook. Kotak has gone one step ahead and called HDFC Life a “conviction” buy. “We believe HDFC Life is set for pick-up in premium growth to … Read more

Jefferies’ Chris Wood adds Zomato to India portfolio; HDFC Life makes exit

Jefferies’ Chris Wood adds Zomato to India portfolio; HDFC Life makes exit

Jefferies’ Global Head of Equity Strategy Christopher Wood has picked food delivery app Zomato for his India long-only portfolio. The weight of the stock will be 4%. On the other hand, Wood has removed HDFC Life Insurance from the same. Zomato has also been added to the global long-only equity portfolio, which will be paid … Read more