LIC surpasses SBI in market cap to become India’s most-valued PSU stock after a solid stock rally. LIC’s market value crosses Rs 5.75 lakh crore, while SBI’s is around Rs 5.65 lakh crore. The finance ministry exempted LIC from the 25% minimum public shareholding (MPS) norms till 2032, reducing the possibility of an offer for sale. Brokerages upgraded LIC with buy calls, citing attractive valuation, growth revival in FY25, and potential increase in dividend.
Bitcoin trades near $76K, Ethereum at $2,240 as tech selloff, strong US jobs data weigh on crypto markets
Bitcoin hovered near $76,000 and Ethereum around $2,240 as technology stock weakness, AI spending concerns and US crypto legislation uncertainty weighed on sentiment. Despite modest