​NSE shares double money in unlisted market in 1 year. 5 things to know​ – Demand for NSE

​NSE shares double money in unlisted market in 1 year. 5 things to know​ – Demand for NSE

As of March 2025, insurance companies collectively hold a 19.22% stake in NSE, amounting to 47.57 crore shares. At an estimated share price of Rs 2,369, this stake is valued at approximately Rs 1.12 lakh crore, underscoring the substantial institutional confidence in the exchange. Among the major state-backed stakeholders are Life Insurance Corporation of India … Read more

M-cap of 6 of top 10 most valued firms drops by Rs 70,325 crore; HDFC, ICICI Bank top drags

M-cap of 6 of top 10 most valued firms drops by Rs 70,325 crore; HDFC, ICICI Bank top drags

The combined market valuation of six of the top-10 valued firms eroded by Rs 70,325.5 crore last week, with HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank emerging as the worst-hit in line with a bearish trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex dropped 626.01 points or 0.74 per cent. In the top-10 pack, Reliance Industries, … Read more

Mcap of nine of top-10 most valued firms surges by Rs 2.34 lakh crore; Reliance biggest gainer

Mcap of nine of top-10 most valued firms surges by Rs 2.34 lakh crore; Reliance biggest gainer

Nine of the top-10 most valued firms together added Rs 2,34,565.53 crore in market valuation last week, with Reliance Industries emerging as the biggest gainer, in-line with a buoyant trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark surged 1,650.73 points or 2 per cent. From the top-10 pack, Infosys emerged as the only laggard, facing … Read more

Berkshire Hathaway’s operating profit falls in Q1

Berkshire Hathaway’s operating profit falls in Q1

NEW YORK: Warren Buffett‘s Berkshire Hathaway on Saturday reported a lower operating profit in the first quarter, hurt by weaker results from its insurance operations, while its cash pile continued to grow. Operating profit for the Omaha, Nebraska-based conglomerate dropped 14.1% to $9.64 billion from $11.22 billion a year earlier. Net income, including unrealized gains … Read more

PB Fintech is the incubator, the catalyst, not the eventual owner of the healthcare project: Yashish Dahiya

PB Fintech is the incubator, the catalyst, not the eventual owner of the healthcare project: Yashish Dahiya

PB Fintech Ltd., the parent entity of insurance brokerage firm Policybazar proposes to infuse Rs 696 crore in its subsidiary PB Healthcare Services in the next financial year to grow its business. The decision was taken by the Board of Directors of PB Fintech.According to a regulatory filing, PB Fintech would be holding up to … Read more

National Insurance Contributions: GPs to face potential closure, says body

National Insurance Contributions: GPs to face potential closure, says body

Getty Images The hike in national insurance contributions (NICs) set for April will see some Northern Ireland GP practices going under if the government does not provide a bail-out, according to a senior doctor. The Royal College of GPs in Northern Ireland (RCGP) told Stormont’s Public Accounts Committee the move could be “catastrophic”. Employers currently … Read more

Go Digit floats AQI-based insurance policy for Delhi-NCR construction workers

Go Digit floats AQI-based insurance policy for Delhi-NCR construction workers

Go Digit General Insurance Limited, in partnership with K.M. Dastur Reinsurance Brokers, has launched an Air Quality Index (AQI)-based parametric insurance policy tailored for migrant workers in the Delhi NCR region. The policy is designed to mitigate wage losses for construction workers affected by government-imposed construction bans during periods of severe air pollution. Specifically, when … Read more

Hexaware offers exposure to global IT services sector

Hexaware offers exposure to global IT services sector

IPO dates: February 12-14, 2025IPO Price: Rs674-708IPO Size: Upto Rs8,750 croreImplied Market Cap: Upto Rs43,025 croreFace Value: Re1Lot Size: 21 sharesRetail Portion: 35% Hexaware Technologies, a mid-tier IT services exporter, plans to raise Rs 8,750 crore through an offer for sale by the promoter Carlyle group. The promoter’s stake will fall to 75% after the … Read more

Insurance sector grew by 7.7%, attracted 62% of FDI inflows: Economic Survey FY25 

Insurance sector grew by 7.7%, attracted 62% of FDI inflows: Economic Survey FY25 

Budget 2025: The Economic Survey 2025 stated that the Indian insurance sector has shown an upward trajectory. It noted that total insurance premiums grew by 7.7% in FY24, reaching Rs 11.2 lakh crore. The survey noted that insurance received the highest FDI of 62% of total equity FDI inflows tothe  services sector.  The survey, tabled by … Read more

Money lessons: 5 personal finance learnings every Gen Z must know

Money lessons: 5 personal finance learnings every Gen Z must know

Gen Z is transforming the investment landscape with a focus on financial autonomy and cutting-edge strategies. Setting clear financial goals and seeking advice from professionals can help navigate the investment journey with confidence. With Gen Z entering the investment realm at a younger age, they have a notable advantage. Beginning early enables them to harness … Read more