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Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Friday

Indian markets found support from easing crude oil prices and the RBI's stable policy outlook despite range-bound trade. Analysts said Nifty holding above 24,600 keeps bullish momentum intact, with improving earnings expectations and stock-specific buying supporting broader market resilience.

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LIC sees no further government stake sale for 18-24 months, says MD; Q1 profit rises 23%

The government will likely not sell more LIC shares for eighteen to twenty-four months. LIC has until 2032 to meet minimum public shareholding norms. The company recently saw a 6.5 percent stake sale well received by markets. LIC achieved ten percent public float ahead of its May 2027 deadline. The…

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LIC Q1 Results: Profit rises 23% YoY to Rs 13,492 crore, NPI up 7%

LIC Q1 Results: India's leading insurer Life Insurance Corp (LIC) on Thursday reported a 23% year-on-year (YoY) growth in its standalone net profit at Rs 13,492 crore in the first quarter of FY27, compared with Rs 10,986 crore a year ago.

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LIC shares fall after India’s largest OFS closes with oversubscription on both days

The government raised Rs 31,552 crore through LIC’s record Offer for Sale (OFS), selling a 6.5% stake after exercising the greenshoe option. The issue was oversubscribed, driven by strong retail and institutional demand. The stake sale helped LIC achieve the 10% public shareholding norm ahead of Sebi’s May 2027 deadline,…

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It's a secret: LIC’s unusually fast $3.3 billion deal kept bankers in dark

LIC OFS: The Indian government raised $3.3 billion by selling additional LIC shares in the country's biggest secondary stock offering after executing a tightly guarded stake sale. Officials kept the launch secret, accelerated the timeline, and expanded the offer following strong institutional demand. The sale lifts LIC's public shareholding to…

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How LIC minted Rs 21,000 crore in mark-to-market gains by betting against AI panic in 3 top IT stocks

LIC gained over Rs 21,000 crore from three top software exporters. This paper profit materialized within thirty-five days after a contrarian investment strategy. The insurer accumulated shares of Infosys, TCS, and HCL Technologies during the June quarter. This move reversed earlier investor pessimism surrounding artificial intelligence disruption fears. The IT…

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Stocks in news: PB Fintech, LIC, Trent, Ola Electric, and Cipla

In a day of mixed economic signals, Indian markets displayed notable volatility before settling at a flat close. PB Fintech enjoyed a substantial rise in profits thanks to robust growth in insurance premiums. ONGC is also gearing up to ink deals with Venezuela for managing oil blocks. Simultaneously, Ola Electric…

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Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Thursday

Indian equities ended marginally higher despite sharp swings driven by closing auction session confusion. RBI maintained rates, raised FY27 GDP outlook and lowered inflation forecast. Realty, auto and metal stocks outperformed, while analysts expect Nifty to remain range-bound unless it decisively crosses 24,800.

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LIC OFS gets strong response from retail investors, subscribed 1.82 times the base size

LIC’s retail offer for sale attracted strong investor interest, with the base retail issue subscribed 1.82 times. The government’s 6.5% stake sale follows robust institutional demand and will help the insurer move closer to Sebi’s minimum public shareholding requirement.

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Inside LIC’s Rs 16 lakh crore portfolio: Its biggest stock buys and sells in June quarter

Life Insurance Corporation bought shares worth over Rs 16,000 crore in June. Bharti Airtel and Maruti Suzuki saw the largest buying from the insurer. LIC also sold shares worth over Rs 13,000 crore during this period. Its overall market share declined to an all-time low despite net buying. Financial services…

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LIC OFS opens for retail investors: Should you apply in insurance behemoth's offer?

The OFS opened for non-retail investors on August 4, and saw strong participation. The offer was oversubscribed more than 3 times its offer size. It now opens for retail investors today.

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Stocks in news: BSE, PB Fintech, Nykaa, Airtel, and LIC

Markets experienced profit-taking after Monday's rally, with indices closing lower. Investors await the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy announcement on Wednesday. BSE reported a significant profit increase for the June quarter, driven by revenue growth. Bharti Airtel and Nykaa also announced strong quarterly earnings, showing substantial profit jumps. The…

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D-Street poised for positive start as GIFT Nifty signals gains

Domestic markets saw profit booking after recent gains, with the Nifty declining slightly. Indian equities are expected to see a gradual upmove, supported by global cues and earnings. Investors will monitor US jobs data and the RBI's monetary policy decision tomorrow. The India VIX, a fear gauge, rose to 12.19…

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Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Wednesday

Indian markets ended lower as weekly expiry and volatility from the new Closing Auction Session unsettled traders. Analysts cited forced retail square-offs, while investors tracked RBI policy, Strait of Hormuz developments and key technical support levels amid mixed broader market performance.

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Institutional investors over-subscribe LIC OFS, govt opts for green-shoe option

The government's Life Insurance Corporation share sale has garnered overwhelming attention from institutional investors, with bids amounting to an impressive Rs 36,400 crore received on Tuesday. The government is offloading a 6.5 percent stake in the leading insurer to fulfill regulatory public shareholding mandates sooner than anticipated. Retail investors will…

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LIC OFS: Non-retail portion fully subscribed on Day 1. Here’s what investors should know

LIC's Rs 31,410-crore offer for sale (OFS) was fully booked on Tuesday on Day 1. The government aims to pare its stake through a 2.5% base offer, with an additional 4% green shoe option, while retail investors can bid on August 5.

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LIC shares sink 9% as OFS opens at 11% discount. Here's all you need to know

LIC shares plunged nearly 9% after the government’s offer for sale (OFS) to divest up to a 6.5% stake in the insurer opened for institutional investors. The OFS includes a 2.5% base offer and a 4% green shoe option, with a floor price of Rs 382 per share, an 11%…

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Stocks in news: Paytm, LIC, Airtel, BSE and ONGC

Markets extended gains on Monday, driven by easing oil prices and strong quarterly earnings. Paytm's parent company sees investors selling shares worth up to Rs 2,002 crore. The government will offer shares in LIC to non-retail investors starting Tuesday. Airtel, ONGC, and BSE will announce their first quarter results today.…

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LIC OFS opens on August 4 as govt looks to sell up to 6.5% stake. Check details

The government will launch LIC’s offer for sale for non-retail investors on Tuesday and retail investors on Wednesday. It plans to divest up to 6.5% through a base 2.5% offer and green shoe option, advancing minimum public shareholding compliance.

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Mcap of nine of top-10 most valued firms jumps Rs 2.51 lakh cr; Bajaj Finance biggest winner

In a surprising turn of events, nine out of the top ten firms reported a significant boost in market valuation. Leading the charge was Bajaj Finance, which added an impressive Rs 80,000 crore to its overall worth. Following closely were Bharti Airtel and TCS, both witnessing notable rises in their…

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LIC rejects insurance claim saying policyholder hid illnesses: Court says past typhoid, jaundice had no link with sudden heart attack; insurer ordered to pay over Rs 10 lakh

LIC rejects insurance claim saying policyholder hid illnesses: LIC rejected a death claim filed by a Guntur widow, arguing her husband had hidden past bouts of typhoid and jaundice when he took out a policy in 2021. A consumer commission has now ruled that those illnesses had no connection to…

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Adani Group raises Rs 43,500 crore, now plans another $3-4 billion in 6 months

The Adani Group is planning to raise another $3–4 billion over the next six months after mobilising Rs 43,500 crore through equity fundraising in the past nine months. Adani Green, Adani Ports and Adani Enterprises are expected to lead the fundraising, even as domestic mutual funds have raised their holdings…

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Mcap of nine of top-10 most valued firms erodes by Rs 2.74 lakh cr; HDFC Bank takes biggest hit

Last week was tough for the Indian equity markets, with nine out of ten leading companies witnessing a decline in market value. HDFC Bank took the hardest blow, suffering a staggering loss exceeding one lakh crore rupees. Reliance Industries also saw a significant decrease in market capitalization. In contrast, Hindustan…

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‘Told my father to quit police job’: Inside Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital after the Parliament march

At 1 am, the emergency building of Delhi’s Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital has not gone quiet. One man waits outside the ICU for his sister to regain consciousness. On the floor below, others groan with an arm or a leg in a cast. A few hours ago, all of them…

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LIC rejects five life insurance claims saying policyholder hid diabetes: Court finds disease diagnosed only after buying the policies; orders over Rs 60 lakh payout

LIC rejects five life insurance claims saying policyholder hid diabetes: The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has ordered LIC to pay over Rs 60 lakh to a Mumbai woman whose son died of a cardiac arrest in 2013, after the insurer rejected all five of his life insurance policies claiming…

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