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Should you consider BSE despite off-colour equity markets?
BSE’s efforts to recoup market share in the equities segment have experienced little success
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How durable is the retail lending boom?
Economic slowdown triggered by a possible weak monsoon can hamper retail lending growth and adversely impact the financials and stock prices of leading retail lenders
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Why are paper stocks lying low despite strong earnings?
The paper industry is cyclical on account of input price volatility and capital expenditure plans
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IDBI Bank divestment: Why has it sparked so much interest?
While the bank has improved profitability and strengthened balance sheet, the prospective buyer will be lured by its banking licence, large deposit franchise, and a wide branch network
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City Union Bank: Should investors bet on this stock?
Investors need to be watchful as the bank’s valuation has moderated to 1.2 times the book value estimated for FY24, way lower than its three-year historical average of 2.6 times.
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PB Fintech – Strong business growth, profitability in sight
The stock may see some meaningful upside in the near to medium term
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Should investors bet on the LIC stock?
The life insurer’s stock is trading closer to its lowest level despite healthy operating performance
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Will the Paytm stock recover lost ground as loss narrows?
Paytm’s stock price may not move significantly higher even with improving operating metrics as the goal posts have shifted
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SBI poses a dilemma despite blockbuster earnings, what should investors do?
The Street was getting confident about the SBI’s turnaround story, but the Adani group saga has jolted sentiments again
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HDFC: Q3 FY23 on an even keel, merger matrix to steer stock
The housing mortgage lender’s plus point is its ability to deliver a consistent performance across credit cycles and in the face of intense competition
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Budget 2023: Which life insurance stocks should one consider?
The budget seeks to address the disproportionate tax incentive structure prevailing in the life insurance sector
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Can Budget 2023 deliver the Deng moment for India’s financial market?
Since all PSBs have been nursed back to health, there will be enough suitors interested in the solid deposit franchise and the unmatched distribution strength of PSBs
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Bajaj Finance Q3 strong, expansion strategy to support growth
If the finance company can replicate its offline dominance in the online space, it will be a radical transformation
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What does Adani saga mean for banking stocks?
Indian banks have little to worry as their debt exposure to Adani entities is limited
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Why is this mutual fund distributor buzzing on bourses since its listing in May last year?
Prudent Corporate Advisory is the second largest MF distributor after NJ India among the non-banks in terms of commission earned in FY22
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Tamilnad Mercantile Bank’s Q3FY23 profit rises but business growth sluggish
Lower provisions led to Q3 earnings growth but loan book growth muted and deposit trend weak
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IIFL Wealth Q3 show steady, valuation attractive
Earnings likely to remain strong in the near to medium term, which along with valuation re-rating, will drive the stock upside
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Is the worst over for Bandhan Bank?
Though Q3 earnings were muted, the same is set to improve in FY24; however, the stock may not see a big rally
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ICICI Bank’s Q3 FY23 signals a wide scope for valuation re-rating
There are multiple factors why ICICI Bank should trade at a premium to HDFC Bank
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ICICI Prudential: Business transformation a high point, but growth elusive
The re-rating of the stock is contingent upon the private life insurer’s ability to quickly grow its top line
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ICICI Lombard posts strong earnings in 9M FY23, health segment stands out
Change in product mix to drive future profitability of ICICI Lombard; valuations rich but sustainable
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HDFC Bank Q3: Strong balance-sheet growth gives earnings a lift
Given the strong earnings growth outlook, HDFC Bank’s stock can outperform as merger-related uncertainties abate
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Budget 2023: Will the government use fiscal war chest, spend big in a pre-election budget?
Budget 2023-24 is likely to be juggling act to meet the twin needs of capex and fiscal consolidation
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How much juice is left in IDBI Bank’s rally?
The stock of IDBI has already zoomed 78 percent in the past 6 months in anticipation of the disinvestment
