Traders reduced their bullish bets on insurers after the GST Council left rates on insurance products unchanged. HDFC Life, ICICI Prudential Life, and ICICI Lombard saw declines. The industry is lobbying for a rate cut from 18% to 12%. A group of ministers will review the proposal before the next meeting in November.
From India’s growth to market cycles: Key takeaways from Howard Marks’ diary
Billionaire investor Howard Marks, in his interaction during his Mumbai visit, described the current market cycle as unusual, making it difficult to pinpoint its exact