HDFC Life and ICICI Prudential Life saw healthy profit expansion in the June quarter. Steady premium growth and stable new business margins drove these positive financial results. HDFC Life reported a twelve percent rise in net profit, while ICICI Prudential Life’s profit increased twenty-eight percent. Both companies experienced strong contributions from their protection product offerings. Customer acquisition and product mix guided their respective business strategies during the period.
Gold steady as Mideast escalation tempers easing inflation optimism
Gold prices remained stable as U.S. inflation data showed easing pressures. However, Middle East conflict escalation drove oil prices higher, reviving energy cost concerns. U.S.
July 16, 2026