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LIC continued its strong comeback in January 2026, outperforming private life insurers for the fifth consecutive month. New business premium grew 25.5% year-on-year, supported by broad-based growth across all segments and a 9.6% rise in policies sold, reinforcing LIC’s dominance in India’s life insurance market.

10 Feb 2026|06:36 PM

The Indo–US trade announcement has generated optimism, but a closer reading shows it is only a framework for future negotiations, not a concluded deal. While tariff relief offers short-term comfort to Indian exporters, India’s import commitments appear far more definitive than US assurances. As talks move ahead, critical questions remain around trade balance, competitiveness, and whether the agreement will truly add long-term value to the Indian economy.

9 Feb 2026|12:24 PM

The HDFC Nifty India Consumption Index Fund (NFO) offers a passive, low-cost route to India’s consumption-led growth by tracking the Nifty India Consumption Index. This article explains the fund structure, index composition, valuation metrics, risks, tax treatment, and suitability for long-term investors.

9 Feb 2026|11:40 AM