Insurance Sector

Indian benchmark indices ended higher on September 10, 2026, snapping a three-session losing streak. Nifty and Sensex gained 0.20% and 0.19%, respectively, led by banking and financial stocks, while crude oil above $100, rupee weakness and pressure in auto and metal stocks kept gains limited.

IFCI and New India Assurance shares surged amid reports of a potential NSE IPO this month. Here's how their NSE-linked holdings could benefit from a possible listing.

Indian markets ended lower on Thursday, with the Nifty 50 falling 41 points and the Sensex declining 417 points amid sharp expiry-day volatility. Banking stocks gained after the RBI reported $136.38 billion in foreign currency inflows, while Solar Industries rallied on acquisition buzz.

IFCI and New India Assurance shares rallied sharply on September 2 amid reports that the National Stock Exchange (NSE) IPO could launch this month. Here’s why investors are tracking their NSE exposure and what the proposed IPO could mean for these stocks.

Indian benchmark indices ended marginally lower on September 1, 2026, extending losses for a second consecutive session. The Nifty 50 fell 0.10% to 24,055.80, while the Sensex declined 0.02% to 76,944.28. Renewed US-Iran tensions and Brent crude crossing $91 a barrel pressured banking, auto, realty and pharma stocks, while gains in ITC, IT and telecom counters capped the downside.

The renewed US-Iran conflict and uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz are putting oil prices and global markets under pressure. Here’s how prolonged disruption could affect crude, inflation and stock markets in India, the US and Europe.

Sensex and Nifty 50 remain under pressure on August 19, 2026, extending their losing streak amid rising crude oil prices, Strait of Hormuz tensions, higher US Treasury yields, rupee weakness and continued FPI concerns.

LIC shares fell over 7% after the Government of India announced a mega 6.5% Offer for Sale (OFS) at a floor price of ₹382 per share. Here's everything investors need to know about the LIC OFS, why the stock corrected, the impact on shareholders, and what lies ahead with Q1 FY27 earnings.

Indian benchmark indices ended sharply higher on August 3, with the Sensex gaining 544 points and the Nifty closing at 24,774. Strong buying in IT stocks, easing crude oil prices, improving FII sentiment, and the rollout of the new Closing Auction Session (CAS) drove the rally, while investors remained focused on the upcoming RBI policy meeting.

Indian benchmark indices staged a strong recovery on July 27, 2026, ending a five-session losing streak. The Nifty and Sensex gained nearly 1% each, supported by easing US-Iran tensions, a sharp decline in crude oil prices, improved global sentiment, and strong buying in IT, Media, Realty, and Auto stocks. Infosys led the IT rally following leadership transition news and positive brokerage sentiment.