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ICICI Lombard General Insurance reported a sharp 46% fall in Q1 FY27 net profit due to higher fire claims, additional motor third-party provisioning following a Supreme Court ruling, and weaker investment income. The disappointing results triggered a 13% fall in the stock price, while leading brokerages cut earnings estimates and target prices. Here's a detailed analysis of the results, key risks, positives, and what investors should watch next.

The Union Cabinet’s latest approvals are set to transform India’s manufacturing landscape. Semicon 2.0 with a ₹1.275 lakh crore outlay, mobile phone manufacturing incentives, urea policy reforms, and railway infrastructure projects are expected to boost semiconductor, electronics, capital goods, fertilizer, and infrastructure sectors. Discover the industries and listed companies likely to remain in focus.

Alpine Texworld IPO ended with 1.04x subscription while the latest GMP stands at ₹3, indicating an estimated listing gain of around 3%. Read the latest GMP updates, subscription details, listing price estimates, and expert analysis.

SBI Funds Management IPO GMP today is ₹90 with an estimated listing price of ₹664. The IPO received 4.92x subscription, led by strong NII demand. Read the latest GMP updates, subscription details, and listing expectations.

Laser Power & Infra IPO delivered an impressive listing on July 16, 2026, opening at ₹250 against its issue price of ₹214 and rising over 22% during intraday trade. Here's everything investors need to know about the company's listing performance, financial strength, valuation, and future prospects.

B Financial Services began FY27 on a strong note, reporting a 38% year-on-year jump in net profit to ₹735 crore. Robust loan growth, higher disbursements and steady asset quality helped drive the NBFC's performance during the June quarter.

ICICI Prudential Life reported strong Q1 FY27 results with a 28% rise in net profit to ₹386 crore. Growth was supported by higher premiums, strong VNB performance, retail protection growth and improved solvency ratio.

HDFC Asset Management Company (HDFC AMC) reported a strong Q1 FY27 performance with a 12% rise in net profit, higher revenue, robust AUM growth and continued strength in retail investor participation. The company’s quarterly average AUM crossed ₹93 lakh crore, supported by strong equity fund performance and SIP inflows.

For a company that has survived depressions, dot-com busts, and two world wars, IBM's stock has never fallen this far, this fast. The reason isn't a scandal or a fraud. It's something more unsettling: the company simply didn't see its own customers changing their minds fast enough.

Fairfax Financial Holdings, led by billionaire Prem Watsa, has reportedly emerged as the leading bidder to acquire a controlling stake in IDBI Bank. If completed, the $5.5-$5.7 billion transaction would rank among India's largest bank privatisation deals and biggest foreign investments in the banking sector.