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Nifty's overvaluation signals imminent market correction; HDFC Bank, LTTS stocks among 'key avoids': Emkay

BUSINESS

Nifty's overvaluation signals imminent market correction; HDFC Bank, LTTS stocks among 'key avoids': Emkay

'Only meaningful upgrades in forward estimates could support such elevated multiples, and we do not see that in the next 1-2 quarters,' said Emkay.

Budget 2024: Gaming, alcohol and tobacco firms hope for favourable tax treatment

BUSINESS

Budget 2024: Gaming, alcohol and tobacco firms hope for favourable tax treatment

In the gaming space, Nazara Tech and Delta Corp will be big movers if there is any change in the taxation structure.

Budget 2024: Durables bet on expansion in PLI, increased R&D spends to buoy demand

BUSINESS

Budget 2024: Durables bet on expansion in PLI, increased R&D spends to buoy demand

Any infrastructure development, rural thrust or social sector spendings will increase the penetration of consumer durables in the rural mark

Short Call: Why investors have taken a sudden shine to IT; Just Dial, Eicher, Bajaj Auto, Cello, LTIMindtree in focus

BUSINESS

Short Call: Why investors have taken a sudden shine to IT; Just Dial, Eicher, Bajaj Auto, Cello, LTIMindtree in focus

The current rally in the information technology space is attributed to three key factors: positive Q1 earnings, rate cut bets and a ‘defensive’ play.

Budget 2024: Increased welfare schemes, social spends to boost rural demand for FMCG cos

BUSINESS

Budget 2024: Increased welfare schemes, social spends to boost rural demand for FMCG cos

Analysts have pinned their hopes on the forthcoming budget to change the picture and act as a trigger to revive investor interest in the consumer staples and FMCG space.

After Mukul Agarwal, HDFC Mutual Fund and ADIA are lapping up this garment exporter

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After Mukul Agarwal, HDFC Mutual Fund and ADIA are lapping up this garment exporter

The demand for garments and textiles is expected to rebound as inventory levels normalize and inflation eases, benefitting industry players such as Pearl Global.

Brokerages unimpressed by Asian Paints' Q1 show, cut target prices amid competitive pressure; shares sink

BUSINESS

Brokerages unimpressed by Asian Paints' Q1 show, cut target prices amid competitive pressure; shares sink

Brokerages slashed their target prices on Asian Paints as sharp headwinds for the paints major are likely to continue going forward.

Asian Paints open to further price hikes if inflation rises, says CEO Amit Syngle

BUSINESS

Asian Paints open to further price hikes if inflation rises, says CEO Amit Syngle

Rising prices will give the firm headroom for increased brand investment especially with new entrants like Birla Opus in the industry, per Nuvama.

Asian Paints Q1 Preview: Price cuts, election disruptions to impact profit

BUSINESS

Asian Paints Q1 Preview: Price cuts, election disruptions to impact profit

Asian Paints is anticipated to deliver a subdued performance in Q1FY25, with on-year volume growth affected by reduced labor availability.

DMart Q1 Preview: Increasing footfalls, store count to drive 21% jump in profit

BUSINESS

DMart Q1 Preview: Increasing footfalls, store count to drive 21% jump in profit

The DMart parent is expected to record a 17.5 percent on-year rise in revenue to Rs 13,938 crore, according to a Moneycontrol poll.

Nasdaq's Nose Dive: Fed rate cut bets shake megacaps, small-caps soar

BUSINESS

Nasdaq's Nose Dive: Fed rate cut bets shake megacaps, small-caps soar

US CPI and Fed Chair Powell's latest commentary spurred bets that U.S. Federal Reserve would start cutting interest rates as early as September.

Short Call: Waiting for the Budget, perils of rising agri-credit, base metals lose shine, Tata Elxsi, Lupin, Ambuja Cement

BUSINESS

Short Call: Waiting for the Budget, perils of rising agri-credit, base metals lose shine, Tata Elxsi, Lupin, Ambuja Cement

If most traders would learn to sit on their hands 50 percent of the time, they would make a lot more money.~ Bill Lipschutz

Why Nalanda and SBI MF are on opposite sides of the trade in Thermax

BUSINESS

Why Nalanda and SBI MF are on opposite sides of the trade in Thermax

Two marquee funds with significant holdings in the stock find themselves on opposing sides of the trade.

Meri sapno ki rally: The rise and rise of PSUs decoded

BUSINESS

Meri sapno ki rally: The rise and rise of PSUs decoded

The sharp rise in stock prices of PSUs has been supported rise in earnings, but there may be headroom for more growth going ahead.

Foreign money chasing ADRs as FPIs cite delays in registration, says Jefferies

BUSINESS

Foreign money chasing ADRs as FPIs cite delays in registration, says Jefferies

FPIs are looking to boost their India holdings through direct exposure, but registration-related delays are forcing them to take the ADR route, said a note.

FPIs hunting for 'new ideas' in realty, infra, cap goods, says Jefferies, flows will return in H2FY25

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FPIs hunting for 'new ideas' in realty, infra, cap goods, says Jefferies, flows will return in H2FY25

Foreign investors are looking beyond the traditional large-cap spaces of banking, IT or consumption names, towards 'new ideas', said Jefferies.

Consumer durables heat up on hot demand, rising capex, rural recovery

BUSINESS

Consumer durables heat up on hot demand, rising capex, rural recovery

The ongoing government-led capex thrust, rural recovery, and focus on premiumisation are all likely to be contributors to the rally in the durables index.

Senco Gold, Kalyan Jewellers shares glitter as Motilal initiates coverage, shifting trends favour organised players

BUSINESS

Senco Gold, Kalyan Jewellers shares glitter as Motilal initiates coverage, shifting trends favour organised players

Motilal Oswal sees shifts in consumer behavior, transitioning from local players to organised firms.

Voltas, Blue Star, Havells shares sizzle in summer as demand for cooling heats up

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Voltas, Blue Star, Havells shares sizzle in summer as demand for cooling heats up

In the March quarter, air conditioners were the best performing consumer durables category, with the industry growing in excess of thirty percent.

Brokerages embrace Nykaa's beauty: Bullish on strong growth and moderating capex

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Brokerages embrace Nykaa's beauty: Bullish on strong growth and moderating capex

Nykaa's fashion arm will see an EBITDA breakeven in FY26, according to the management, driven by higher margins, lower marketing spends and operating efficiencies.

Hooked by Vedanta's $10 billion Ebitda plan, analysts upgrade price targets

BUSINESS

Hooked by Vedanta's $10 billion Ebitda plan, analysts upgrade price targets

Vedanta is executing over 50 high-impact growth projects, including in zinc, aluminum, oil and gas and power businesses.

IRCON, IRFC, RailTel, other rail stocks surge as Ashwini Vaishnaw retains Railway Ministry, signaling policy stability

BUSINESS

IRCON, IRFC, RailTel, other rail stocks surge as Ashwini Vaishnaw retains Railway Ministry, signaling policy stability

Leading up to the election results, several brokerages had anticipated sectors such as railways to reap substantial benefits from the NDA's potential return to power.

CEAT's cautious capex approach, leadership poisitioning leave brokerages divided

BUSINESS

CEAT's cautious capex approach, leadership poisitioning leave brokerages divided

CEAT aims to maintain its strong position in the higher margin 2W tyre segment, with a 33 percent market share.

Nifty likely to hit 24,860 by year-end, overweight on financials, infra, oil & gas, says Nomura

BUSINESS

Nifty likely to hit 24,860 by year-end, overweight on financials, infra, oil & gas, says Nomura

The next set of cues for the domestic markets will be found in the full Union Budget, which will be presented in early July 2024, said Nomura.

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