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IDFC First Bank to raise Rs 3,200 cr via preferential issue to LIC, others
IDFC First Bank will allot around 39.68 crore shares to some of India's biggest institutional investors, including LIC, HDFC Life, ABSL Insurance, Bajaj Allianz Life, ICICI Lombard, and SBI General Insurance.
A large opportunity but only for long term investors: 6 insurance stocks with potential upside of up to 17%
While it should be done for every sector, for some sectors it is extremely important to make a distinction between the narrative which is making rounds on the street and what is happening in the real business. The reason, it is a narrative which is going on the street which makes expectations high and when they are not met then investors end up making the wrong decision both at the time of buying and selling. First, a large market size does not mean that players will see all the growth in the short term, it might be a long term play when it comes to overall growth of the markets. So, while insurance is a big opportunity, it will pan out over a period of time. Second, a number of times, the name of both life and non- life and health insurance companies is taken in the same breadth. But they are very different in every aspect and the stock price movement will also follow a different trajectory. So does the current phase of consolidation and underperformance of the stocks is an opportunity for investors looking for a real long term investment opportunity?
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For all seasons : 4 largecap stocks from different sectors with upside potential of up to 29%
For a large number of investors, volatility is something which is determined by what happened to the nifty by the end of the day and they associate it with decline in indices. But there is more to it, on Tuesday, because there was a decline, it might appear to be volatile. But the fact is on wednesday because Nifty and Sensex recovered and gained back the losses, these two days together make it a volatile market. The reason to bring this upfront is that when valuations are high and the market turns volatile, the cut on the individual stock prices can be much higher. So, if one is increasing the exposure to stock, it might be better to stick to large cap stocks as stronger balance sheets tend to weather the storm better and then perform when the market gets into bullish mode.
Will ICICI Lombard be able to gain market share going forward? Gopal Balachandran answers
Gopal Balachandran says, “In retail health, we grew in excess of 19% on a nine-month basis; the industry numbers were slightly lower than 19%. So, in that sense, we are actually trying to grow faster than the market. We are continuing to make investments in expanding distribution, equally significantly kind of excelling service capability and creating the right product portfolio.
Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 36%
Close to 5 sessions of correction at the start of new year and then again bulls come back from holidays and take control of the market. For investors who are looking to increase their exposure to stocks, it would be better to focus on fundamentals and if there is any improvement in them that has made the overall score go up in the last one month then have a look at those stocks. These selected stocks depict a strong upward trajectory in their overall average score which is based on five key pillars i.e. earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk, and price momentum. This implies that there has been a significant improvement in their market outlook in the given time frame.
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Nifty Financial Services index stocks: Will they lead the correction once again?
For all those, who are surprised the fact that all of sudden bank nifty or finnifty witnessed a sharp fall, it would worth remembering that whether it is upward or southward movement of Nifty and Sensex, it is largely led by financial services because of high ownership of institutional investor’s both domestic and foreign portfolio investors. So if there a sell of due to risk off mode for emerging markets, which market has moved to in last few days. It is financials which are likely to lead to the decline, but, there is equal sharp recovery in them. So, be careful both in buying and selling decision in financial space.
Nifty Financial Services index stocks: Will they decline sharply as US bond yields inch up and go into risk-off mode?
Whether it is upward or southward movement of Nifty and Sensex, it is largely led by financial services stocks which include banks, both private and public sector and other heavyweights which essentially are part of the financial services. The reason, high ownership of foreign portfolio investors ( FPIs) in the majority of financial services and banking stocks. Given the fact that yields on US bonds have reached closer to 5 percent mark and there are clear fears looming on the street, about an increase in global cost of capital.
ICICI Lombard Q2 Results: Pre-tax profit rises 25% on higher premium collection
ICICI Lombard General Insurance, backed by ICICI Bank, has reported a 25.3% increase in pre-tax profit for the second quarter, driven by higher premiums and investment income. Profit before tax rose to INR 7.64 billion ($91.80 million) from INR 6.10 billion a year earlier, while profit after tax fell 2.2% to INR 5.77 billion due to higher provisions for tax.
Financial Services sector stocks: Will they lead correction or turn saviours for Nifty?
Financial services stocks and IT stocks are the main components of the Nifty. A large number of times when IT stocks are under pressure, it is financials that come to the rescue. When financials are under pressure it is IT stocks which tend to play the balancing act. While IT stocks have been underperforming for some time, what needs to be seen is that in today's trading session, with Infy's Q2 result impact bringing another round of pressure, will financials services stock be able to give much needed support. If they also witness any strong pressure due to the global development then it would bring more pressure on nIfty which would also lead to pressure on broader markets.
Nifty Financial Services index stocks: Will they come to rescue Nifty once again?
A large number of times whenever there had been a correction in the nifty, especially due to any specific sector like IT stocks coming under pressure it was financial service stocks including banks which have been able to help the nifty recover. In this phase of correction, some financial services sector stocks are also under pressure, though not very high. Will they be again coming to rescue of nifty or not ? We take a look at what analysts are saying for all the financial service stocks which are part of the Nifty financial services index.
Nifty Financial Services index stocks: Will they come to rescue Nifty in this phase of correction?
In the last many months when IT stocks came under pressure it was financial service stocks including banks which have been able to help the nifty recover. But in the last week, while the financial services part of the index has done well, some pressure was seen on the banking side of the index. We take a look at what analysts are saying for all the financial service stocks which are part of the Nifty financial services index.
New car insurance plan: File single claim for multiple chips, scratches, minor losses anytime; should you buy?
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Nifty Financial Services index stocks: Will they come to rescue Nifty when IT stocks bring pressure?
In the last many months when IT stocks came under pressure it was financial service stocks including banks which have been able to help the nifty recover. On days when global markets are under pressure and the nifty is showing signs of out performance. A number of times this up move is led by financial service and bank stocks. We take a look at what analysts are saying for all the financial service stocks which are part of the Nifty financial services index.
For moderate risk takers: 6 largecap stocks from different sectors with an upside potential of up to 47%
Till recently, one by one each sectoral index was touching a new high, except one which is Nifty IT index. But given the fact that after Q1 results of TCS results all the IT stocks have moved upward very sharply. Even this index might be at a new high soon, if Infy results don't hit the sector. ET screener powered by Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus applies different algorithms & filters to all BSE and NSE stocks, and lists stocks which fulfill the various criteria as specified into the algorithms & filters to find those which might help navigate the stock market.
For moderate risk takers: 6 largecap stocks from different sectors with upside potential of up to 43%
One by one each sectoral index is touching a new high, except one which is Nifty IT index, even that index might make an attempt after what is happening to TCS post its Q1 results. This is clearly indicating that bulls are not only in control of the street but also every corner of the street. ET screener powered by Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus applies different algorithms & filters to all BSE and NSE stocks, and lists stocks which fulfill the various criteria as specified into the algorithms & filters to find those which might help navigate the stock market.
Weekly Top Picks: 4 stocks with score improvement and upside potential of up to 46%
In the last one month as more and corners of Dalal street come under control of bulls, stocks from different sectors have seen an improvement in their analyst scores. The selected stocks depict a strong upward trajectory in their overall average score which is based on five key pillars i.e. earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk and price momentum. This implies that there has been a significant improvement in their market outlook in the given time frame.
‘Buy’ calls galore on Nifty Financial Services index stocks with one exception, that too a big wealth creator
The provisions of the budget brought a number of financial services under pressure. However, in the last many months when IT stocks came under pressure it was financial service stocks including banks which have been able to help the nifty recover. On days when global markets are under pressure and the nifty is showing signs of out performance. A number of times this up move is led by financial service and bank stocks. We take a look at what analysts are saying for select financial service stocks.
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‘Buy’ calls galore on Nifty Financial Services index stocks with one exception. Will analysts be right?
The provisions of the budget brought a number of financial services under pressure. However, in the Q4 earning season when IT stocks came under pressure it has been financial service stocks including banks which have been able to help nifty recover. On days when global markets are under pressure and the nifty is showing signs of out performance. A number of times this up move is led by financial service and bank stocks. We take a look at what analysts are saying for select financial service stocks.
Staying with leaders is a better option; 5 largecap stocks with an upside potential of up to 22%
After two weeks of straight up move, bulls are taking rest, nifty witnessed a small phase of volatility but the bias of that volatility was still bullish, clearly indicating that the equation is still in favor of bulls. These stocks have seen their score improvement and have moved out of negative territory over the last one month.. ET screener powered by Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus applies different algorithms & filters to all BSE and NSE stocks, and lists stocks which fulfill the various criteria as specified into the algorithms & filters to find those which might help navigate the stock market.
These largecaps have ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ reco and upside potential of more than 25%
After last Friday’ corrective move, nifty’s has once again started the week on a strong note. As the NIFTY and broader market recovers, analysts are bullish on select large cap stock. Making to the list are a host of companies from different sectors, like new age companies, insurance which have been coming in limelight recently due to outperformance post their Q4 results. ET screener powered by Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus lists down quality stocks with high upside potential over the next 12 months, having an average recommendation rating of “buy” or "strong buy". The screener applies different algorithms for all BSE and NSE stocks. This predefined screener is only available to ET Prime users.
Nifty Financial Services index stocks with upside potential of up to 31%, according to analysts
Global markets have once again started witnessing corrective moves, however Nifty is showing signs of out performance, after opening lower, it is able to inch upward and market breadth also improves. A number of times this up move is led by financial service and bank stocks. We take a look at what analysts are saying for select financial service stocks.
These largecaps have ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ reco and upside potential of more than 25%
As the NIFTY and broader market recovers, analysts are bullish on select large cap stock. Making to the list are a host of companies from different sectors, like insurance, banking. ET screener powered by Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus lists down quality stocks with high upside potential over the next 12 months, having an average recommendation rating of “buy” or "strong buy". The screener applies different algorithms for all BSE and NSE stocks. This predefined screener is only available to ET Prime users.
Nifty Financial Services index stocks which analysts suggest buying for up to 37% returns
IT companies results brought volatility with downward bias, however financial sector companies and especially insurance sector players, have seen a bounce back after their Q4 results. This could be due to the fact that after the union budget, insurance companies had seen a sharp decline and the market punished them more than required. Will there be other companies in the financial sector which could see similar bounce back. We take a look at what analysts are saying for select financial service stocks.
Other than word ‘insurance’ nothing is common between life and non-life players. 3 non-life insurance stocks with potential upside of up to 36%
While both belong to the insurance sector, there is a world of difference between macro and micro factors which impact the bottomline of the life insurance player and non life insurance player. Painting them with the same brush is not good for a portfolio. The list is based on upside estimated by the analysts, with the highest potential stock coming on the top of the list.
You can save 20% on car insurance premium if you buy Pay As You Drive; who should opt for it?
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New switch on and off motor insurance add-on offers cashback: Will you get in case of claim?
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June quarter preview: What to expect from HUL, HDFC Life, Ambuja Cement, ICICI Lombard earnings today
ICICIdirect expects ICICI Lombard to post a growth of 29 per cent YoY in gross written premium at Rs 5,500 crore. The insurer is expected to post underwriting loss of Rs 194 crore and investment income of Rs 757 crore, ICICIdirect said while expecting PAT at Rs 394 crore.
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