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HDFC Bank Q4 FY26 — Revenue beat estimates by 4.2%. NIM improved to 3.6%. Target raised to ₹2,100.
LIC IPO Analysis — Policy lapse ratio improving. EV growth at 11% YoY. Long-term accumulate.
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HDFC Bank Q4 FY2026 Results: Revenue ₹31,850 Cr, Net Profit Beats Estimates — Analysis & Target

HDFC Bank delivered a strong Q4 FY2026 with net profit of ₹17,620 crore, beating analyst estimates by 4.2%. NIM improved to 3.6% — the first sequential improvement in three quarters. Loan growth at 12% YoY outpaces the sector.

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SBI Q4 FY2026: PSU Banking’s Strongest Quarter in 5 Years — Complete Analysis
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LIC vs HDFC Life vs SBI Life: Which Insurance Stock to Buy in 2026?
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LIC Stock Analysis 2026: EV Growth, VNB Margins & Target Price

LIC’s VNB margin improved to 16.8% in FY2026. With policy lapse rates falling and embedded value growth at 11%, the stock remains undervalued vs private peers.

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