Life insurers anticipate slower premium growth amid economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. Health insurers are poised for strong performance, driven by sustained demand and improved affordability. General insurers will likely face continued pricing pressures in motor and commercial insurance lines. Axis Max Life and SBI Life are projected to lead retail APE growth among private players. Star Health expects significant premium growth, benefiting from GST exemptions on health insurance.
IDBI Bank shares jump 3% as Fairfax set to make biggest foreign investment in Indian lender, buy stake worth Rs 53,000 cr
Fairfax Holdings has been finalized for the IDBI Bank stake sale. This significant deal is expected to be worth approximately Rs 53,000 crore. The government