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US hedge fund picks up additional 1.5% stake in Antony Waste Handling Cell, Plutus Wealth pares take in Ecos India Mobility, Rategain Travel Technologies, Hill Fort India Fund buys 0.7% stake in Bajaj Consumer Care

* US hedge fund picks up additional 1.5% stake in Antony Waste Handling Cell
* Plutus Wealth pares take in Ecos India Mobility, Rategain Travel Technologies
* Hill Fort India Fund buys 0.7% stake in Bajaj Consumer Care

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* US hedge fund picks up additional 1.5% stake in Antony Waste Handling Cell
* Plutus Wealth pares take in Ecos India Mobility, Rategain Travel Technologies
* Hill Fort India Fund buys 0.7% stake in Bajaj Consumer Care

US hedge fund Miri Strategic Emerging Markets Fund has acquired additional 1.49 percent equity stake in Antony Waste Handling Cell, the municipal solid waste management company, via open market transactions on January 23.

<a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/india/stockpricequote/miscellaneous/antonywastehandlingcell/AWH">Antony Waste Handling Cell</a> shares soared 13.8 percent to close at four-month high of Rs 570.75 amid high volumes, decisively surpassing above all key moving averages in a single session.

US-based Miri Capital Management-owned Miri Strategic Emerging Markets Fund has bought 4.23 lakh shares (equivalent to 1.49 percent of paid-up equity) at Rs 563.94 per share for Rs 23.87 crore.

Last week, the said US hedge fund picked up 3 lakh shares (1.05 percent stake), in addition to 1.14 percent shares held as of December 2025.

The action continued in FMCG company <a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/india/stockpricequote/personal-care/bajajconsumercare/BC02">Bajaj Consumer Care</a> as its shares gained 3 percent to finish at Rs 305.8 in addition to 20 percent rally in previous session. Hill Fort India Fund, a Mauritius-based FPI founded by Puneet Saraogi, bought 9.69 lakh shares (0.7 percent stake) in the company at Rs 299.94 per share, valued at Rs 29.06 crore.

In previous session, BNP Paribas Financial Markets bought 0.73 percent shares in Bajaj Consumer Care.

However, Arpit Khandelwal-founded Plutus Wealth Management pared stake in <a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/india/stockpricequote/software/rategaintraveltechnologies/RTT">Rategain Travel Technologies</a>, and <a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/india/stockpricequote/travel-services/ecosindiamobilityhospitality/EIMHL">Ecos (India) Mobility &amp; Hospitality</a>.

Perhaps, both stocks may have reacted negatively to the above stake sale as Rategain slipped 4.86 percent to Rs 615 and Ecos fell 6.51 percent to Rs 175.25 on the NSE, both forming bearish candle on the daily charts.

Plutus Wealth Management offloaded 3.48 lakh shares (0.58 percent stake) in Ecos (India) Mobility &amp; Hospitality, the car rental service provider, at Rs 180.13 per share, valued at Rs 6.27 crore.

Plutus sold 20.5 lakh shares (1.73 percent stake) in Rategain Travel Technologies, the SaaS provider in travel and hospitality, at Rs 614.9 per share for Rs 126.05 crore to Paisabuddy Finance. Plutus had held 6.39 percent stake in Rategain as of December 2025.

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US hedge fund picks up additional 1.5% stake in Antony Waste Handling Cell; Plutus Wealth pares take in Ecos India, Rategain Travel

US hedge fund Miri Strategic Emerging Markets Fund has acquired additional 1.49 percent equity stake in Antony Waste Handling Cell, the municipal solid waste management company, via open market transactions on January 23.

Antony Waste Handling Cell shares soared 13.8 percent to close at four-month high of Rs 570.75 amid high volumes, decisively surpassing above all key moving averages in a single session.

US-based Miri Capital Management-owned Miri Strategic Emerging Markets Fund has bought 4.23 lakh shares (equivalent to 1.49 percent of paid-up equity) at Rs 563.94 per share for Rs 23.87 crore.

Last week, the said US hedge fund picked up 3 lakh shares (1.05 percent stake), in addition to 1.14 percent shares held as of December 2025.

The action continued in FMCG company Bajaj Consumer Care as its shares gained 3 percent to finish at Rs 305.8 in addition to 20 percent rally in previous session. Hill Fort India Fund, a Mauritius-based FPI founded by Puneet Saraogi, bought 9.69 lakh shares (0.7 percent stake) in the company at Rs 299.94 per share, valued at Rs 29.06 crore.

In previous session, BNP Paribas Financial Markets bought 0.73 percent shares in Bajaj Consumer Care.

However, Arpit Khandelwal-founded Plutus Wealth Management pared stake in Rategain Travel Technologies, and Ecos (India) Mobility &amp;amp; Hospitality.

Perhaps, both stocks may have reacted negatively to the above stake sale as Rategain slipped 4.86 percent to Rs 615 and Ecos fell 6.51 percent to Rs 175.25 on the NSE, both forming bearish candle on the daily charts.

Plutus Wealth Management offloaded 3.48 lakh shares (0.58 percent stake) in Ecos (India) Mobility &amp;amp; Hospitality, the car rental service provider, at Rs 180.13 per share, valued at Rs 6.27 crore.

Plutus sold 20.5 lakh shares (1.73 percent stake) in Rategain Travel Technologies, the SaaS provider in travel and hospitality, at Rs 614.9 per share for Rs 126.05 crore to Paisabuddy Finance. Plutus had held 6.39 percent stake in Rategain as of December 2025.

Paytm shares fell nearly 10 percent, hitting a three-month low on January 23, Concerns over RBI's PIDF scheme extension may impact Paytm's operating revenue, Paytm: No PIDF extension update yet, plans to offset revenue impact.

* Paytm shares fell nearly 10 percent, hitting a three-month low on January 23
* Concerns over RBI's PIDF scheme extension may impact Paytm's operating revenue
* Paytm: No PIDF extension update yet, plans to offset revenue impact.

Paytm shares fell nearly 10% to a three-month low amid concerns over the Payment Infrastructure Development Fund scheme's extension. If not renewed, Paytm could lose Rs 200 crore in annual revenue, impacting EBITDA. The company is set to release Q3 results soon.

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* Paytm shares fell nearly 10 percent, hitting a three-month low on January 23
* Concerns over RBI's PIDF scheme extension may impact Paytm's operating revenue
* Paytm: No PIDF extension update yet, plans to offset revenue impact.

The shares of <a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/india/stockpricequote/online-services/one97communicationspaytm/OC03">Paytm</a> dropped nearly 10 percent on January 23, falling to a three-month low level. The stock has now fallen around 15 percent in the past five days.

The shares of the fintech platform dropped to Rs 1,134.50 apiece, the lowest level seen since October 1 last year. The stock has now recorded the worst single-day drop since January 2025.
<h3><strong>Why are Paytm shares falling today?</strong></h3>
One of the reasons why Paytm shares saw strong downturn today could be concerns around Payment Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF) that was extended until December 2025, according to CNBC-TV18.

The initiative by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) aimed to encourage deployment of digital payments acceptance infrastructure like soundboxes and POS devices, through incentives. Notably there has been no update yet as to whether the scheme will be extended beyond 2025.

Paytm can see an impact of nearly Rs 200 crore in annualised operating revenue if the scheme is not extended, a hit that would directly impact the fintech giant’s EBITDA, NDTV Profit reported.
<h3><strong>Here's what Paytm said:</strong></h3>
After the shares saw strong volatility following the reports, Paytm issued a clarification. It said that it received Rs 128 crore as incentive under the scheme for the six months ended September 30, 2025.

Paytm acknowledged that no announcement regarding the extension of the scheme has been made yet. "In the scenario that the current Scheme is not extended or replaced, we expect to significantly offset the impact over time through a combination of higher revenues and more targeted sales efforts," it added.
<h3><strong>Paytm quarterly results:</strong></h3>
Paytm is set to release its results for the October-December quarter (Q3) of the ongoing financial year 2026 on January 29.

Earlier in November, Paytm reported a <a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/earnings/paytm-q2-profit-slumps-83-qoq-to-rs-21-crore-revenue-rises-24-yoy-to-rs-2-061-crore-13653455.html">consolidated net profit</a> of Rs 21 crore for the quarter ended September 2025 (Q2 FY26), marking a sharp decline from Rs 930 crore in the same period last year due to a one-time gain of Rs 1,345 crore in the base quarter.

Revenue from operations rose 24 percent year-on-year to Rs 2,061 crore and 7 percent higher quarter-on-quarter from Rs 1,918 crore in Q1 FY26, driven by sustained growth in financial services and merchant payments.
<h3><strong>Paytm share price:</strong></h3>
Paytm shares have declined more than 16 percent in the past one month, but gained over 7 percent in the past six months. This comes after the stock gained over 34 percent in the past one year.

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Paytm shares fall 10% to see biggest single-day fall in over one year. Is this RBI decision to be blamed?

Paytm share price falls 10% to see biggest single-day fall in over one year. Is this RBI decision to be blamed?

The shares of Paytm dropped nearly 10 percent on January 23, falling to a three-month low level. The stock has now fallen around 15 percent in the past five days.

The shares of the fintech platform dropped to Rs 1,134.50 apiece, the lowest level seen since October 1 last year. The stock has now recorded the worst single-day drop since January 2025.
Why are Paytm shares falling today?
One of the reasons why Paytm shares saw strong downturn today could be concerns around Payment Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF) that was extended until December 2025, according to CNBC-TV18.

The initiative by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) aimed to encourage deployment of digital payments acceptance infrastructure like soundboxes and POS devices, through incentives. Notably there has been no update yet as to whether the scheme will be extended beyond 2025.

Paytm can see an impact of nearly Rs 200 crore in annualised operating revenue if the scheme is not extended, a hit that would directly impact the fintech giant’s EBITDA, NDTV Profit reported.
Here's what Paytm said:
After the shares saw strong volatility following the reports, Paytm issued a clarification. It said that it received Rs 128 crore as incentive under the scheme for the six months ended September 30, 2025.

Paytm acknowledged that no announcement regarding the extension of the scheme has been made yet. &quot;In the scenario that the current Scheme is not extended or replaced, we expect to significantly offset the impact over time through a combination of higher revenues and more targeted sales efforts,&quot; it added.
Paytm quarterly results:
Paytm is set to release its results for the October-December quarter (Q3) of the ongoing financial year 2026 on January 29.

Earlier in November, Paytm reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 21 crore for the quarter ended September 2025 (Q2 FY26), marking a sharp decline from Rs 930 crore in the same period last year due to a one-time gain of Rs 1,345 crore in the base quarter.

Revenue from operations rose 24 percent year-on-year to Rs 2,061 crore and 7 percent higher quarter-on-quarter from Rs 1,918 crore in Q1 FY26, driven by sustained growth in financial services and merchant payments.
Paytm share price:
Paytm shares have declined more than 16 percent in the past one month, but gained over 7 percent in the past six months. This comes after the stock gained over 34 percent in the past one year.

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Nifty Realty index fell 9.2 percent this week, its steepest drop in 11 months., Housing sales value declined 6 percent year-on-year in the December quarter., DLF sales bookings fell 16% in nine months due to reduced new home supply.

* Nifty Realty index fell 9.2 percent this week, its steepest drop in 11 months.
* Housing sales value declined 6 percent year-on-year in the December quarter.
* DLF sales bookings fell 16% in nine months due to reduced new home supply.

Real estate stocks saw their steepest weekly drop in 11 months, with the Nifty Realty index down 9.2% amid falling housing sales. Major firms like DLF and Godrej Properties led declines, as concerns over pre-sales growth and luxury segment focus persist.

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* Nifty Realty index fell 9.2 percent this week, its steepest drop in 11 months.
* Housing sales value declined 6 percent year-on-year in the December quarter.
* DLF sales bookings fell 16% in nine months due to reduced new home supply.

Shares of real estate firms recorded their steepest weekly fall in about 11 months, weighed down by concerns over housing sales, with stocks such as Anant Raj, DLF among others leading the decline.

The Nifty Realty index fell 9.2 percent this week, marking its biggest weekly drop in about 11 months. The index slipped up to 3 percent during intra-day trade on Friday and has declined in 12 of the last 13 sessions. It rose marginally by 0.3 percent in only one session during this period, on January 16.

In Friday’s session, nine of the 10 constituents of the index were trading in the red, with Sobha Ltd being the lone gainer.

<a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/india/stockpricequote/construction-real-estate/anantraj/ARI">Anant Raj</a> shares fell as much as 6 percent, while Lodha Developers, Godrej Properties, <a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/india/stockpricequote/constructioncontracting-real-estate/dlf/D04">DLF</a> and Oberoi Realty declined up to 5 percent.

On a weekly basis, Godrej Properties and Lodha Developers dropped 15.3 percent and 13.5 percent, respectively. Brigade Enterprises fell 9.3 percent, Oberoi Realty declined 11.3 percent and Sobha Ltd lost 12.3 percent.

"Rationalisation of home loan interest benefits, continued focus on infrastructure spending, and incentives for affordable and mid-income housing will go a long way in boosting buyer confidence. A stable tax framework and support for sustainable construction will also help developers deliver quality projects while aligning with long-term urban growth goals," Umang Jindal, CEO, Homeland Group added.

Global brokerage Nuvama said housing sales value declined 6 percent year-on-year in the December quarter, the steepest fall since the upcycle began in 2021. While noting that the Indian real estate sector has seen strong growth since 2021 after years of stagnation, the brokerage maintained a ‘neutral’ stance on housing stocks despite the recent correction.

Nuvama said the correction could continue amid concerns over pre-sales growth. It added that housing volumes are likely to remain soft until developers reduce their focus on the luxury segment and shift towards mid-income and premium housing, while also working to improve affordability by keeping prices and ticket sizes in check.

The brokerage said companies with a sizeable annuity portfolio are likely to perform better on a relative basis, and named Prestige Estates Projects as its top pick.

Deepak Kapoor, Director, Gulshan Group, said "Housing developments that are quality-led and design-intensive operate on longer gestation cycles with higher capital commitment than mass housing. Granting real estate industry status will improve access to structured financing, enhance investor confidence, and enable the sector’s progression towards global standards and long-term value creation."

Meanwhile, realty major DLF Ltd reported a 16 percent decline in sales bookings to Rs 16,176 crore in the first nine months of the current fiscal due to lower new home supply. The company, however, said it remains confident of meeting its annual pre-sales target.

DLF, the country’s largest real estate company by market capitalisation, had recorded sales bookings of Rs 19,187 crore in the year-ago period.

According to an investor presentation, the company’s sales bookings fell sharply to Rs 419 crore in the December quarter from a record Rs 12,039 crore in the corresponding period of the previous year.

Explaining the sharp decline, DLF said new bookings for its ultra-luxury housing project ‘Dahlias’ were on hold during the December quarter due to a redesign aimed at enhancing customer experience.

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Real estate stocks see biggest weekly drop in 11 months, led by DLF, Anant Raj; Nuvama flags weak pre-sales as concern

Shares of real estate firms recorded their steepest weekly fall in about 11 months, weighed down by concerns over housing sales, with stocks such as Anant Raj, DLF among others leading the decline.

The Nifty Realty index fell 9.2 percent this week, marking its biggest weekly drop in about 11 months. The index slipped up to 3 percent during intra-day trade on Friday and has declined in 12 of the last 13 sessions. It rose marginally by 0.3 percent in only one session during this period, on January 16.

In Friday’s session, nine of the 10 constituents of the index were trading in the red, with Sobha Ltd being the lone gainer.

Anant Raj shares fell as much as 6 percent, while Lodha Developers, Godrej Properties, DLF and Oberoi Realty declined up to 5 percent.

On a weekly basis, Godrej Properties and Lodha Developers dropped 15.3 percent and 13.5 percent, respectively. Brigade Enterprises fell 9.3 percent, Oberoi Realty declined 11.3 percent and Sobha Ltd lost 12.3 percent.

&quot;Rationalisation of home loan interest benefits, continued focus on infrastructure spending, and incentives for affordable and mid-income housing will go a long way in boosting buyer confidence. A stable tax framework and support for sustainable construction will also help developers deliver quality projects while aligning with long-term urban growth goals,&quot; Umang Jindal, CEO, Homeland Group added.

Global brokerage Nuvama said housing sales value declined 6 percent year-on-year in the December quarter, the steepest fall since the upcycle began in 2021. While noting that the Indian real estate sector has seen strong growth since 2021 after years of stagnation, the brokerage maintained a ‘neutral’ stance on housing stocks despite the recent correction.

Nuvama said the correction could continue amid concerns over pre-sales growth. It added that housing volumes are likely to remain soft until developers reduce their focus on the luxury segment and shift towards mid-income and premium housing, while also working to improve affordability by keeping prices and ticket sizes in check.

The brokerage said companies with a sizeable annuity portfolio are likely to perform better on a relative basis, and named Prestige Estates Projects as its top pick.

Deepak Kapoor, Director, Gulshan Group, said &quot;Housing developments that are quality-led and design-intensive operate on longer gestation cycles with higher capital commitment than mass housing. Granting real estate industry status will improve access to structured financing, enhance investor confidence, and enable the sector’s progression towards global standards and long-term value creation.&quot;

Meanwhile, realty major DLF Ltd reported a 16 percent decline in sales bookings to Rs 16,176 crore in the first nine months of the current fiscal due to lower new home supply. The company, however, said it remains confident of meeting its annual pre-sales target.

DLF, the country’s largest real estate company by market capitalisation, had recorded sales bookings of Rs 19,187 crore in the year-ago period.

According to an investor presentation, the company’s sales bookings fell sharply to Rs 419 crore in the December quarter from a record Rs 12,039 crore in the corresponding period of the previous year.

Explaining the sharp decline, DLF said new bookings for its ultra-luxury housing project ‘Dahlias’ were on hold during the December quarter due to a redesign aimed at enhancing customer experience.

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Bandhan Bank shares jumped 6 percent after Q3 FY26 results release, Net profit fell 52 percent YoY, but asset quality and deposits improved, Brokerages upgraded stock, citing recovery and upside potential

* Bandhan Bank shares jumped 6 percent after Q3 FY26 results release
* Net profit fell 52 percent YoY, but asset quality and deposits improved
* Brokerages upgraded stock, citing recovery and upside potential

Bandhan Bank shares rose 6% after Q3 FY26 results showed a 52% YoY profit drop but improved asset quality. Brokerages upgraded ratings, citing recovery prospects and upside potential, with target prices ranging from Rs 160 to Rs 190 per share.

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* Bandhan Bank shares jumped 6 percent after Q3 FY26 results release
* Net profit fell 52 percent YoY, but asset quality and deposits improved
* Brokerages upgraded stock, citing recovery and upside potential

The shares of <a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/india/stockpricequote/banks-private-sector/bandhanbank/BB09">Bandhan Bank</a> jumped around 6 percent on January 23 after the lender released its results for the October-December quarter of the ongoing financial year 2026. Brokerages remain bullish on the stock, citing several reasons.

Bandhan Bank shares rose to a one-month high of Rs 151.25 apiece in the morning trading hours of Friday. The company had released its Q3 FY26 results in the post-market hours of Thursday.
<h3><strong>Bandhan Bank Q3 Results:</strong></h3>
Bandhan Bank reported a net profit of Rs 205.59 crore for the third quarter of FY26, marking a 52 percent year-on-year (YoY) fall from the Rs 426.49 crore net profit reported in the same quarter of the previous financial year.

Sequentially however, the lender’s net profit surged around 84 percent QoQ from Rs 111.87 crore reported in the previous quarter (Q2 FY26).

Bandhan Bank’s net interest income meanwhile fell around 4.5 percent YoY to Rs 2,688.30 crore during the quarter under review. Asset quality improved, with gross NPA ratio falling to 3.33 percent in Q3 FY26, from 4.68 percent in Q3 FY25 and 5.02 percent in Q2 FY26.

Deposits grew 11 percent YoY to Rs 1.57 lakh crore, while gross advances rose 10 percent YoY to Rs 1.45 lakh crore. Net interest margin (NIM) for the quarter stood at 5.9 percent.
<h3><strong>Motilal Oswal upgrades Bandhan Bank shares:</strong></h3>
Motilal Oswal upgraded Bandhan Bank shares to ‘Buy’, with a target price of Rs 175 per share. This implies an upside potential of nearly 23 percent from the stock’s previous closing price of Rs 142.46 apiece.

The domestic brokerage said that the firm’s Q3 results were more or less in line with estimates. “Bandhan has undergone a long-drawn NPA cycle, which significantly impacted its growth and profitability profile. As a result, the bank delivered a tepid 8% avg. RoE over the past five years,” it said.

Motilal expects the bank’s operating performance to recover in the coming quarters, with asset quality regaining normalcy and margins stabilizing.
<h3><strong>JM Financial upgrades Bandhan Bank shares:</strong></h3>
JM Financial noted that the company’s net profit missed its estimate despite strong operating performance, primarily due to elevated credit cost which was expected to moderate during the quarter following the NPA sale.

However, given the current valuation of 0.7xFY28 P/B, JM Financial feels that the downside potential in the stock looks limited. Hence, the domestic brokerage upgraded the stock to ‘Add’, and increased its target price to Rs 160 apiece. This implies an upside potential of more than 12 percent from the stock’s previous closing price.
<h3><strong>UBS expects NIM to improve further:</strong></h3>
UBS said that the company’s Q3 profit missed its estimates due to higher provisions, despite sequential improvement in key metrics. It expects NIM to improve further and slippages to sustain decline.

The international brokerage kept a ‘Neutral’ call on the stock, with a target price of Rs 180 per share. This implies an upside potential of more than 26 percent from the stock’s previous closing price.
<h3><strong>CLSA on Bandhan Bank:</strong></h3>
CLSA said that Bandhan Bank’s margin largely remained stable, marking a relief after two quarters of sharp decline. AUM growth picked up to 8 percent YoY from 6 percent YoY.

The international brokerage kept an ‘Outperform’ rating on the stock, with a target price of Rs 190 per share. This implies an upside potential of more than 33 percent from the previous closing price.
<h3><strong>Nomura on Bandhan Bank:</strong></h3>
Nomura kept a ‘Neutral’ call on the stock, with a target price of Rs 160 per share. It noted that Bandhan Bank’s asset quality recovery lagged peers in Q3FY26

However, it noted that the stock trades at inexpensive valuation of 0.8x FY27 BVPS.

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Bandhan Bank shares jump 6% as brokerages remain bullish despite 52% fall in Q3 net profit; here's why

The shares of Bandhan Bank jumped around 6 percent on January 23 after the lender released its results for the October-December quarter of the ongoing financial year 2026. Brokerages remain bullish on the stock, citing several reasons.

Bandhan Bank shares rose to a one-month high of Rs 151.25 apiece in the morning trading hours of Friday. The company had released its Q3 FY26 results in the post-market hours of Thursday.
Bandhan Bank Q3 Results:
Bandhan Bank reported a net profit of Rs 205.59 crore for the third quarter of FY26, marking a 52 percent year-on-year (YoY) fall from the Rs 426.49 crore net profit reported in the same quarter of the previous financial year.

Sequentially however, the lender’s net profit surged around 84 percent QoQ from Rs 111.87 crore reported in the previous quarter (Q2 FY26).

Bandhan Bank’s net interest income meanwhile fell around 4.5 percent YoY to Rs 2,688.30 crore during the quarter under review. Asset quality improved, with gross NPA ratio falling to 3.33 percent in Q3 FY26, from 4.68 percent in Q3 FY25 and 5.02 percent in Q2 FY26.

Deposits grew 11 percent YoY to Rs 1.57 lakh crore, while gross advances rose 10 percent YoY to Rs 1.45 lakh crore. Net interest margin (NIM) for the quarter stood at 5.9 percent.
Motilal Oswal upgrades Bandhan Bank shares:
Motilal Oswal upgraded Bandhan Bank shares to ‘Buy’, with a target price of Rs 175 per share. This implies an upside potential of nearly 23 percent from the stock’s previous closing price of Rs 142.46 apiece.

The domestic brokerage said that the firm’s Q3 results were more or less in line with estimates. “Bandhan has undergone a long-drawn NPA cycle, which significantly impacted its growth and profitability profile. As a result, the bank delivered a tepid 8% avg. RoE over the past five years,” it said.

Motilal expects the bank’s operating performance to recover in the coming quarters, with asset quality regaining normalcy and margins stabilizing.
JM Financial upgrades Bandhan Bank shares:
JM Financial noted that the company’s net profit missed its estimate despite strong operating performance, primarily due to elevated credit cost which was expected to moderate during the quarter following the NPA sale.

However, given the current valuation of 0.7xFY28 P/B, JM Financial feels that the downside potential in the stock looks limited. Hence, the domestic brokerage upgraded the stock to ‘Add’, and increased its target price to Rs 160 apiece. This implies an upside potential of more than 12 percent from the stock’s previous closing price.
UBS expects NIM to improve further:
UBS said that the company’s Q3 profit missed its estimates due to higher provisions, despite sequential improvement in key metrics. It expects NIM to improve further and slippages to sustain decline.

The international brokerage kept a ‘Neutral’ call on the stock, with a target price of Rs 180 per share. This implies an upside potential of more than 26 percent from the stock’s previous closing price.
CLSA on Bandhan Bank:
CLSA said that Bandhan Bank’s margin largely remained stable, marking a relief after two quarters of sharp decline. AUM growth picked up to 8 percent YoY from 6 percent YoY.

The international brokerage kept an ‘Outperform’ rating on the stock, with a target price of Rs 190 per share. This implies an upside potential of more than 33 percent from the previous closing price.
Nomura on Bandhan Bank:
Nomura kept a ‘Neutral’ call on the stock, with a target price of Rs 160 per share. It noted that Bandhan Bank’s asset quality recovery lagged peers in Q3FY26

However, it noted that the stock trades at inexpensive valuation of 0.8x FY27 BVPS.

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<strong>Q3 Results:</strong> Around 55 companies are announcing their results for the October-December quarter of the ongoing financial year 2026 today. Adani Green Energy, Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL), Cipla, DCB Bank, Godrej Consumer Products, Granules India, India Cements, IndusInd Bank, JSW Energy, JSW Steel, Laurus Labs, Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX), Nuvama Wealth Management, Paras Defence, Shriram Finance and Sona BLW Precision Forgings are some of the notable names among them.

Urban Company Q3 Results Highlights: Revenue rises 33%, firm sees adjusted EBITDA losses to persist in near term

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Q3 Results: Around 55 companies are announcing their results for the October-December quarter of the ongoing financial year 2026 today. Adani Green Energy, Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL), Cipla, DCB Bank, Godrej Consumer Products, Granules India, India Cements, IndusInd Bank, JSW Energy, JSW Steel, Laurus Labs, Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX), Nuvama Wealth Management, Paras Defence, Shriram Finance and Sona BLW Precision Forgings are some of the notable names among them.

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Urban Company Q3 Results Highlights: Revenue rises 33%, firm sees adjusted EBITDA losses to persist in near term

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