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SBI General Insurance Q1 GDPI rises to Rs 3,506 crore; comprehensive income jumps 17%
SBI General Insurance reported 10.9% year-on-year GDPI growth to Rs 3,506 crore in Q1 FY27. Comprehensive income rose 17.4% to Rs 573 crore, while health, engineering and personal accident segments delivered strong growth, alongside a 2.0-times solvency ratio.
CAS chaos: How did Sensex crash 2,000 points in 6 minutes while Nifty stayed stable on monthly expiry?
Sensex plunged over 2,000 points during Thursday’s closing auction session before recovering some losses, while Nifty remained comparatively stable. Market experts attributed the sharp divergence largely to thin trading volumes on BSE. The episode has renewed scrutiny of the new CAS mechanism, particularly around monthly expiry and its impact on price discovery.
Global Market: German bond yields rise as investors weigh inflation risks and ECB rate path
German bond yields moved higher as investors weighed persistent inflation risks and expectations for the European Central Bank’s interest-rate path. Short-dated yields remained under pressure, while longer-dated yields also edged up. Investors also watched French and Italian bond spreads and awaited Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech for clues on global monetary policy.
Retail investors bet big on these 12 smallcap stocks that rallied up to 150%; 3 turned multibaggers
Retail investors increased holdings in 124 smallcap stocks for the fourth straight quarter. Despite subdued sector performance, nine stocks delivered 50%-150% gains alongside steadily rising retail ownership.
India can reach a $5.1 trillion economy by FY29 as growth strengthens: Omniscience Capital
India's economy could reach $5.1 trillion by FY29, according to OmniScience Capital. Stronger real growth and healthier balance sheets support this expansion. The pandemic and rupee depreciation had previously delayed this $5 trillion ambition. Real GDP growth averaged 7.4% between FY22 and FY26. An optimistic scenario projects India's GDP reaching $5.9 trillion by FY29.
Global Market: Shein’s Hong Kong debut marks a major shift towards its Chinese roots
Shein is set to debut in Hong Kong, marking a shift toward embracing its Chinese roots after failed US and UK listing efforts. Regulatory approval, strong manufacturing and supply-chain ties, and domestic economic contributions helped secure the listing. The IPO highlights growing geopolitical pressures and Shein’s sharply reduced valuation.
Row explained | Why Bangladesh is bullish on China's J-10 fighters, not Dassault Rafale
Rafael vs J10: Bangladesh is moving ahead with plans to buy China’s J-10CE fighters, citing lower costs, modern capabilities and reported combat performance. India, however, does not confirm losing Rafales to J-10s, making the claim a key point of debate.
Bitcoin consolidates near $80,000 after hitting $81,280 as buying momentum stays strong
Bitcoin consolidated near $80,000 on Friday after touching $81,280 as buying momentum remained strong. Analysts said sustained ETF inflows, a softer dollar, improving regulatory sentiment, and institutional demand are supporting the rally. However, Bitcoin faces resistance around $80,800-$83,300, with experts advising caution near key resistance levels.
Global Market: European shares edge higher as investors await Fed Chair Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech
European shares edged higher on Friday, led by a recovery in French stocks after their sharp selloff in the previous session. Investors shifted focus to Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech for clues on inflation, interest rates and bond-market volatility, while gains were seen across all STOXX 600 subsectors.
HSBC initiates coverage on this recently listed healthcare stock that can rally up to 26%. Do you own?
HSBC has initiated coverage on recently listed Manipal Health with a Buy rating and Rs 1,000 target price, implying 26% upside. The brokerage sees strong growth potential from improving hospital utilisation, the Sahyadri turnaround, higher-margin speciality mix and deleveraging, with adjusted PAT expected to nearly triple by FY29.
Fed, BOJ, AI Boom and Elections: What markets are watching next
As traders emerge from their holiday break, global markets brace for fluctuations. The ongoing geopolitical tensions keep energy prices in focus, while decisions from the Fed and BOJ will be scrutinized closely. Additionally, the rise of artificial intelligence valuations and potential fiscal challenges in Europe pose risks, compounded by the political uncertainty surrounding the upcoming US midterm elections.
Ola Electric shares rally over 5%, rebound 79% from March low. Here’s what’s driving the stock
Ola Electric shares rallied on Friday after the EV maker launched its new S1Z scooter range with indigenous Bharat Cell LFP technology. The stock has rebounded nearly 79% from its March low, while the new models target India’s mass-market EV segment with prices starting at Rs 79,999.
Shanghai plans subsidies to kick start dormant offshore debt market: Report
Shanghai is rolling out new subsidies to lure offshore bond issuers into its free trade zone. This initiative aims to invigorate the currently stagnant market and position it as a leading global funding hub. Eligible bond issues will benefit from subsidies that cover legal, advisory, and banking fees, while onshore banks will also gain the ability to purchase these offshore bonds, ultimately fostering yuan internationalization and increasing foreign investments.
JM Financial calls Metropolis Healthcare ‘best-value diagnostic stock’, sees up to 27% upside
JM Financial has retained its Buy rating on Metropolis Healthcare with a target price of Rs 734, implying 27.2% upside. The brokerage calls it the cheapest among India’s leading listed diagnostic players, citing attractive valuations, network expansion, stronger B2C growth and improving margins as key drivers.
Bitcoin falls 30% as Google, gold and defence stocks outperform since 2020: Report
Google emerged as the best-performing asset in a Taurex study, gaining nearly 291% between 2020 and August 2026, while Bitcoin fell 30%. BAE Systems, gold, Apple and Microsoft also delivered gains of more than 100%. Defence stocks featured prominently among the top performers, benefiting from higher military spending, geopolitical tensions and increased global security expenditure.
Elara initiates coverage on Alkem, Eris, IPCA and Mankind. Check ratings and targets
Elara has initiated coverage on four pharmaceutical stocks, assigning Buy, Accumulate and Reduce ratings. Alkem Laboratories emerged as its top pick for margin recovery, while Eris Lifesciences and Mankind Pharma could benefit from portfolio expansion, acquisitions and deleveraging. Elara retained a cautious view on IPCA Laboratories after its recent rally.
Has the S&P 500 really doubled since 2023? Chris Wood says it is down 21% in gold terms
Jefferies’ Christopher Wood highlights a sharp divergence in market returns: while the S&P 500 has doubled in dollar terms since early 2023, it has fallen 21% relative to gold. He warns that efforts to suppress US bond yields could weaken the dollar, boosting alternative assets such as gold and Bitcoin.
US Stock Market: Warsh Jackson Hole speech puts Fed policy communication under scrutiny
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech is in focus as investors seek clues on U.S. interest rates, inflation and bond-market risks. With inflation above target and policymakers divided, markets await guidance on future policy. Warsh’s cautious approach to forward guidance will be tested amid economic and fiscal uncertainties.
