Ananya Roy

2 weeks ago | htsyndication.com | Ananya Roy

New Delhi, June 10 -- General insurance has caught investors' attention over the last few days. Reports indicate that the ministry of road transport and highways is considering an 18-25% hike in third-party motor insurance premiums. On cue, ICICI Lombard General Insurance, which claims 10.8% share of India's motor insurance market, surged 7% in a single day on Friday. Investor enthusiasm around the stock is not new. The stock has been outperforming over the last three years.

3 weeks ago | htsyndication.com | Ananya Roy

New Delhi, June 6 -- United Spirits Ltd has been on a roll lately. Backed by Britain-based Diageo, the world's second-largest spirits manufacturer stands to benefit from India's newly signed trade deal with the UK. headquartered company's IPL team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) clinched the title for the first time. The RCB-win isn't just a brand-image amplifier for its Royal Challenge whisky.

3 weeks ago | financialexpress.com | Ananya Roy

Operation Sindoor on the fateful day of 7th May avenged the deaths of Indian civilians. While the Pahalgam terrorist attacks were unfortunate, a silver lining to the dark cloud came from how India’s measured yet effective response helped highlight the country’s enhanced defence capabilities. Precise strikes undertaken on terrorist camps, as well as efficient interception of enemy strikes grabbed headlines, and breathed new life into India’s defence stocks.

1 month ago | financialexpress.com | Ananya Roy

Ace investor Madhusudan Kela added select small-cap picks to his Rs 3,500 crore portfolio in the quarter ending March 2025. The largest bet among these was the multibagger, Windsor Machines. Kela holds 7.71% stake in the company. While the broad small-cap index has remained flat over the past one year, Windsor Machines has more than quadrupled investor wealth during the period. It has delivered a whopping 350% return since May 2024.

1 month ago | htsyndication.com | Ananya Roy

New Delhi, May 21 -- Slow growth and rising stress have been weighing on the prospects of Indian banks. But mid-sized banks such as IDFC First Bank have managed to buck the trend by focusing on fast-growing retail credit while keeping a lid on stress. IDFC First Bank reported more than 20% year-on-year growth in deposits and advances in FY25. Management aims to sustain this pace of growth over the next few years. This has enthused investors, resulting in the stock bouncing back from its 52-week low.