Asit C. Mehta brokerage firm has initiated coverage on the life insurance industry, highlighting its strong growth potential despite recent regulatory challenges and shifting consumer preferences.The sector continues to expand, driven by rising demand, increasing financial literacy, and regulatory efforts to boost product awareness.The firm believes that large private insurers are well-positioned to capture this growth.The brokerage firm initiated buy rating on HDFC Life Insurance, ICICI Prudential, SBI Life Insurance, and a hold rating on LIC of India, and Max Financial Services.
Goldman Sachs’ India bets: 8 stocks rally up to 85% in CY26; one new addition
Goldman Sachs’ India equity portfolio fell 6% in CY26 amid mixed stock performance. While 18 stocks declined sharply, eight delivered strong gains, led by GNG