Life insurers seen posting mixed Q1 nos, health players likely to outperform

Life insurers anticipate slower premium growth amid economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. Health insurers are poised for strong performance, driven by sustained demand and improved affordability. General insurers will likely face continued pricing pressures in motor and commercial insurance lines. Axis Max Life and SBI Life are projected to lead retail APE growth among private…

Life insurers seen posting mixed Q1, health players likely to outperform

Life insurers anticipate slower premium growth amid economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. Health insurers are poised for strong performance, driven by sustained demand and improved affordability. General insurers will likely face continued pricing pressures in motor and commercial insurance lines. Axis Max Life and SBI Life are projected to lead retail APE growth among private…

Net direct tax mop-up jumps 16% to Rs 6.5 lakh crore

India’s net direct tax collections increased by 16.4 percent to ₹6.51 lakh crore. Corporate tax collections saw a significant 22 percent rise during this period. Non-corporate tax collections grew by 11.7 percent, showing broad-based growth. Refunds issued also increased by 14.6 percent compared to last year. These figures indicate robust revenue growth for the current…

Global Market Today: Asian stocks rise after soft US CPI, Kospi rallies

Asian shares advanced as softer US inflation data eased rate hike concerns. The artificial intelligence trade gained renewed strength, boosting technology stocks significantly. Oil prices rose for a third consecutive day due to escalating Middle East tensions. Investors are closely watching the semiconductor sector after a volatile trading session. Fed officials reiterated their commitment to…

HCL Tech tumbles 4.5% as analysts cut price targets after Q1 results

HCL Technologies shares dropped significantly on Tuesday following analyst target reductions. Most foreign brokerages trimmed their price targets after the company’s first-quarter results. The Nifty IT index also saw a decline, mirroring the broader market trend. Despite this, many domestic brokers maintain a positive outlook on the stock. Analysts still project a potential upside from…