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HDFC Life Insurance saw a profit rise of 3.27% in the July-September quarter of FY26. Net premium income grew over 13%. A one-time GST impact affected profits. The company expects this drag to fade by year-end. Management expenses increased. Persistency rates saw a decline. HDFC Life plans to raise Rs 750 crore to boost its solvency ratio.

A White Marubozu is a bullish candlestick pattern that forms when the opening price is the lowest and the closing price is the highest for a given period.

Nitin Bhasin of Ambit Capital highlights the growing consumption power in India s Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, driven by rising rural incomes and digital penetration. GST cuts are boosting festive sales, particularly in autos and FMCG, with e-commerce volumes soaring in smaller urban centers.

Indian equities are poised for a significant rebound in 2025, according to ITI Mutual Fund s CIO Rajesh Bhatia. He believes the market has completed its consolidation phase, with earnings set to improve due to fiscal discipline and supportive monetary policy. A reduction in tariffs is seen as the key catalyst for a breakout, potentially leading to new highs.

Long-term investors can benefit from locking in debt investments now. Abhishek Bisen of Kotak Mahindra AMC highlights India s strong economic fundamentals and attractive bond yields. This strategic move could build a substantial retirement corpus over the next decade. He explains how current yields offer a significant advantage for future financial security.

The Indian Rupee strengthened significantly against the US Dollar on Wednesday. This sharp rise followed substantial dollar sales by the Reserve Bank of India. Market participants believe this intervention aimed to curb speculative positions. The Rupee had been trading in a narrow range for weeks. The central bank s action helped the currency recover from recent lows.

“RSI Trending Up” indicates that the Relative Strength Index (RSI) values are rising, suggesting strengthening momentum in the stock’s price.

In a surprising turn of events, Angel One s shares soared following a report of sequential profit growth. Nonetheless, their year-on-year earnings took a hit, largely influenced by new regulations that have transformed the landscape of derivatives trading.

Indian stock markets opened higher on Tuesday. The Sensex and Nifty saw gains, led by financial and consumer durable stocks. This rise was driven by positive sentiment regarding a domestic earnings recovery. Additionally, new foreign investments contributed to the upward trend. Investors are showing renewed confidence in the market.

Hero MotoCorp has entered the Spanish market through a distribution partnership with Noria Motos, marking its presence in 50 international markets and strengthening its European expansion following its recent Italy launch.