The move is aimed at improving customer engagement as household savings shift from bank deposits to market-linked instruments and risk products. Indian Bank plans to set up a wealth management vertical targeting high net worth individuals, while sectoral leader State Bank of India aims to grow its wealth assets under management fivefold to Rs 15...Read More

TP premiums rose 9.3% in FY26, compared with 9% growth in OD, taking overall motor insurance expansion to about 9% on an estimated base of ?1.08 lakh crore. This contrasts with FY24, when OD grew a stronger 17.4% against roughly 10% for TP, supported by robust vehicle sales and pricing improvements. In FY25, OD grew...Read More

US equities are nearing previous highs despite ongoing concerns about higher energy prices stemming from the Iran conflict. While tech earnings and Fed decisions fueled investor optimism, the persistent rise in oil prices continues to pose a risk of inflation and potential interest rate hikes, particularly in Europe.Read More

Nifty is expected to trade within a narrow range of 23,500–24,800 due to geopolitical tensions and high oil prices. Analysts suggest a mildly positive bias, with specific trading strategies and stock picks like ITC and Tube Investments recommended for potential gains.Read More

Indian pharma and healthcare firms face a mixed March quarter. While hospitals anticipate steady growth, generic drugmakers grapple with lost Revlimid sales and pricing challenges. Lupin and Divi’s are poised for strong performance, with Sun Pharma and Torrent showing resilience. Apollo Hospitals expects robust traction across its diverse segments.Read More

Analysts are identifying stock-specific opportunities for May following April’s short-covering rally. Bullish bets include Sun Pharma, Adani Ports, ONGC, Sona BLW, Bharti Airtel, ITC, and Kotak Mahindra Bank, with specific price targets and stop-losses. Conversely, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles shows bearish sentiment with a potential downside target.Read More

Corporate borrowers are increasingly favoring bank loans over bond issuances as rising capital market yields diminish the cost advantage of bonds. Spreads between bank lending rates and bond yields have significantly compressed, particularly for higher-rated entities, leading to a notable shift in fundraising strategies.Read More

Asian stocks opened higher, with South Korea leading gains, while crude oil fluctuated amid mixed Middle East signals. Strong tech earnings supported US equity futures, which traded with caution after record highs. Markets reacted optimistically to President Trump’s statement on guiding ships through the Strait of Hormuz, though Iran issued a warning.Read More

Markets closed the week with modest gains amidst a volatile trading environment. Key domestic triggers include financial results from Kotak Mahindra Bank, DMart, and Nestle India, while global cues like crude oil prices and the rupee’s movement will be closely watched. Vodafone Idea’s AGR chapter closure and Coal India’s production dip are also significant.Read More

Three top-notch hospitals in Mumbai and a famous international spiritual organisation-all functioning as charitable trusts-have been denied Income tax (I-T) exemption on the grounds that they were carrying out commercial activities.Read More