LIC, India’s largest insurance provider, shifted its growth strategy, focusing on expansion over margins. In Q1 FY25, it reported a 24% rise in value of new business due to a 21% increase in annualized premium equivalent. This strategy led to a rise in non-par segment premiums but a decline in overall margins.
Citi bullish on Indian equities, sees Nifty at 28,000 by end-2027
Citi Research projects that India’s benchmark Nifty 50 index could hit 28,000 points by the end of 2027. This forecast is based on strong earnings