Indian market closed marginally in the red. S&P BSE Sensex held on to 73000, Nifty50 closed below 22,200. Reliance Industries was up 1%, ICICI Bank hit a record high, and M&M closed at a fresh record high. Buying seen in telecom, capital goods, realty, consumer durables, and industrials. Some selling seen in oil & gas, public sector, and energy stocks.
Hedge with insurance stocks: HDFC Life, SBI Life, & ICICI Prudential may offer 16-20% returns
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