BUSINESS
Oil on a high | A hike in petrol, diesel prices looks imminent. By how much?
Despite the steep rise in crude oil prices by over $41/bbl, retail prices of petrol and diesel have remained unchanged since December
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Ukraine War: What sums up India’s stand on Russia at UN?
Bilateral trade between the two countries may be modest, but deep military cooperation is the binding force between India and Russia
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Proceeds from LIC IPO can come in handy for government to rein in inflation
Stake sale in LIC can help government to limit tax revenue loss if it decides to lower excise duties to keep a check on runaway fuel price rise
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How prepared is Russia to deal with sanctions?
Russia is on a strong footing, with better economic conditions, diversified forex reserves and reduced reliance on US dollar
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How the Ukraine conflict can choke aluminium supply, worsen global chip shortage
Any escalation in the form of severe economic or financial sanctions by the West on Russia can boomerang, worsen Europe’s energy crisis, and turn out to be a perfect storm for the global semiconductor industry
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How much can LIC get from its impending stake sale in IDBI Bank?
With LIC’s IPO round the corner, the proposed sale of IDBI Bank is likely to gain momentum and the real attraction for the prospective buyer will be the bank's large and strong deposit base
BUSINESS
Two stocks to play the robust inflows in equity mutual funds
Stock prices of listed AMCs fell steeply in past 3 months despite positive sectoral trends
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LIC will be valued at a discount to private sector insurers. Here’s why.
LIC’s DRHP highlights many hits, but there are a few misses that should not be overlooked by investors
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Is there more steam left in the BSE stock after the staggering rally?
BSE’s robust earnings in the third quarter of FY22 (Q3 FY22) reflects the continued buoyancy in capital markets
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Is Paytm worth a bet after Q3 earnings and a steep price correction?
Paytm’s valuation looks reasonable now, but business uncertainties still persist
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Can rising crude oil prices spoil the India revival story?
India's December 21 crude oil consumption stood at 4.65 MMBbl/d, close to the pre-COVID levels. As the Omicron impact recedes, oil consumption is bound to rise
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What does the future hold for the SBI stock after a strong Q3?
Clearly, it has been a dream performance by SBI in the nine months of FY22 (9M FY22)
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HDFC’s solid loan growth in Q3 FY22 further bolsters its market position
Despite increased competition in the mortgage financing space over the past many years with the entry of new players and greater focus by banks on this segment, HDFC is gaining market share at an accelerated pace
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Budget 2022: Why is lower disinvestment target for FY22 a positive?
When it comes to public sector disinvestment in India, the ends are considered far more important than means. But, with realistic targets, Budget 2022 could change the same
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Budget 2022 set to boost credit growth of the banking sector
Rise in government capex a big positive for the sector
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Possible impact of Fed’s rate hike on Indian markets
Indian economy is now on a much stronger footing and rate hikes may not be all negative for equity markets
BUSINESS
CSB Bank notches up robust Q3 on higher recoveries
While Q3 FY22 was a strong quarter for CSB Bank, investors would want to know what will drive its future growth and earnings
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ICICI Bank posts solid Q3 earnings, re-rating to continue
With limited downside to earnings, ICICI Bank offers best risk-return in the banking space
BUSINESS
Do Q3 earnings indicate an end to Bandhan’s asset quality woes?
Earnings in Q3 FY22 was mainly led by a significant fall in provisions as collection efficiency improved
BUSINESS
ICICI Lombard Q3 earnings muted, but the stock is a long-term compounder
ICICI Lombard’s premium valuation will sustain, given its market leading share in a secular growth sector, fairly diversified product mix, multi-channel distribution network, solid technological prowess, strong solvency profile, and healthy profitability
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Bajaj Finance: Record quarterly earnings, but valuation calls for caution
The stock is trading at more than thrice the valuation of HDFC Bank
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LIC IPO: Decoding the metrics, products and terms in life insurance that matter for investors
A guide to the jargon associated with life insurance for policyholders who may want to subscribe to Life Insurance Corporation’s upcoming IPO
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HDFC Bank Q3: Strong on lower provisions; can the stock bounce back in 2022?
HDFC Bank underperformed the broader benchmark and sectoral index in 2021
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MF industry signs off 2021 on a high, equity inflows in December hit a record
All time high inflows suggest that the third wave has not dampened investors’ enthusiasm for equity mutual funds
