Smallcap mutual funds lead rally with 10% gains in 1 month. A short-term bounce or start of a sustained rally?Small-cap mutual funds have surged, delivering double-digit returns in the past month, outperforming mid and large caps. Experts caution th...
21 Apr, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
Gold funds vs ETFs: Where should mutual fund investors place their bets this Akshaya Tritiya?Gold ETFs and Gold Funds offer different advantages for investors. Gold ETFs are more cost-effective and tax-efficient. Gold Funds provide ...
18 Apr, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
Gold ETFs deliver up to 61% returns since last Akshaya Tritiya. Should you hold or book profits after the rally?Gold ETFs have rallied up to 61% since last Akshaya Tritiya, driven by geopolitical tensions, central bank buying, and safe-haven demand. E...
17 Apr, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
IDBI Bank down 35% from peak: Is it time to buy the dip?IDBI Bank shares dropped significantly following reports of a potential stake sale delay. Bids reportedly fell below the government's expec...
17 Mar, 2026, 06.19 AM IST
2025 disappointing, but 2026 holds promise; what to bet on? Sudip Bandyopadhyay explainsMarket expert Sudip Bandyopadhyay says 2025 had proved to be disappointing for Indian equities, but 2026 looks more promising as valuations...
31 Dec, 2025, 09.45 AM IST
LIC books profit in Hindustan Copper, cuts 2% stake in four months as stock rallies 76% in 2025LIC has cut its stake in Hindustan Copper by 2% through open-market sales between August and December, reducing its holding to about 4.1%.
25 Dec, 2025, 02.18 PM IST
LIC raises stake in Tata Consumer to 8.64%, ups holding in Dabur to 6.98%Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) increased its holdings in Tata Consumer Products to 8.65% and in Dabur India to 6.99%. The purchases, made...
24 Oct, 2025, 08.23 PM IST
9.5% guaranteed addition on LIC’s Navjeevan Shree – sounds attractive? Check details when you opt for itLIC's Navjeevan Shree plan offers guaranteed additions as high as between 8.5% and 9.5%, which are seemingly higher than other government s...
23 Sep, 2025, 05.45 PM IST
LIC shares fall 15% in a year, over 70% of portfolio stocks fall up to 70%LIC is facing a challenging year, with its shares down 15% and over 70% of its portfolio stocks in the red, some plunging as much as 74%. L...
11 Sep, 2025, 02.24 PM IST
LIC shares zoom 9% as Q4 PAT rises 38% YoY. Should you invest?LIC reported a 38% YoY jump in Q4FY25 net profit to Rs 19,039 crore and declared a Rs 12 final dividend. Despite a 3.2% dip in premium inco...
28 May, 2025, 10.33 AM IST
LIC Mutual Fund reintroduces five flagship equity schemes; details hereLIC Mutual Fund has reintroduced five flagship equity schemes, including the Value Fund and Small Cap Fund, to attract new investors and en...
14 May, 2025, 04.27 PM IST
Akshaya Tritiya: How gold ETFs performed in last 10 calendar yearsGold ETFs have delivered varied returns over the last 10 years, averaging up to 26.24% in strong years like 2020. Despite a negative phase ...
30 Apr, 2025, 12.09 PM IST
Eid-Ul-Fitr holiday on March 31, 2025: Are LIC, Income Tax Office, other institutions open on March 29, March 30, and March 31 for financial year-end transactions?Several financial institutions, including LIC, the Income Tax Department, and insurance companies, will remain operational on March 29, 30,...
29 Mar, 2025, 08.00 AM IST
Is LIC stock undervalued? Kotak Equities suggests buying with Rs 1,175 targetKotak Equities also highlighted a significant drop in LIC’s equity investment portfolio and noted weak business momentum. However, they poi...
13 Mar, 2025, 01.52 PM IST
LIC exploring possibility of setting up fintech arm: chairman Siddhartha MohantyIt is to be noted that LIC has added three fintech companies as corporate agents so far in the current year for product distribution. The i...
26 Nov, 2023, 01.26 PM IST
LIC exploring possibility of setting up fintech arm: Chairman"Our objective is to get best in class digital initiatives for all our stakeholders, customers, intermediaries, marketing people and everyb...
26 Nov, 2023, 01.23 PM IST
Nimble private insurers chip away at LIC’s leadLIC’s market share by way of adjusted premium equivalent has fallen from 53 per cent in FY16 to 48 per cent in the second half of FY19.
02 Jan, 2019, 10.24 AM IST