India's life insurance sector experienced a nearly 13% surge in new business premiums in May 2025, reaching 30,463 crore, driven primarily by private insurers. However, policy sales declined by 10.4% due to the new surrender value guidelines. Group business led the growth, while individual segments saw muted performance, with private insurers shifting towards higher-value policies.
Silver is poised for a potential record-breaking surge, surpassing $36 per ounce for the first time in 13 years, driven by technical strength and a weakening dollar. Analysts anticipate silver outperforming gold, potentially reaching $50 by year-end. Favorable technical patterns and expectations of easing trade tensions further fuel the bullish outlook for the white metal.
The Bank Nifty index surged to a record high, fueled by the RBI's unexpected interest rate and CRR cuts, boosting banking and NBFC stocks. This rally propelled the Nifty to its highest closing in 2025, with mid-cap and large banks with high LDRs and tight LCRs poised to benefit significantly from the increased liquidity.
The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets and what of the questions around national security?
The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets and what of the questions around national security?
The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets and what of the questions around national security?
