CSB Bank is a small sized bank with business concentrated in Kerala (~35% branches) with remaining spread mainly across Tamil Nadu, Andhra, Karnataka, and Maharashtra. CSB Bank has staged a good comeback post capital infusion and change in the ownership with Fairfax becoming single largest shareholder in 2018. Backed by the strong parentage of Farifax group, more than adequate capital, relatively better asset quality and growth in gold loan portfolio, CSB bank delivered return on asset (ROA) around 1.8% and return on equity (ROE) of 17% in FY24.CSB bank has articulated its long-term vision as per which by FY 2030, bank’s loan portfolio will be well diversified with 20% in gold loans, 30% retail, 20% SME and 30% wholesale and other businesses. The bank plans to maintain over 45% of its advances in gold loan product over the near-to-medium term, and hence, most of benefits of gold loans will continue.
Aptus Value is an established housing finance company in south India, targeting first-time home buyers in the tier 3/4/5 cities. The company’s market leading position in the low-ticket informal housing finance segment provides good pricing power and higher yield, which helps to protect margins. However, the loan book is riskier, and the asset quality needs continuous monitoring.
Stocks on Radar: Get the latest stock market insights, from Bajaj Auto's earnings and L&T's Q2 results to Rail Vikas Nigam's new project win. Plus, key updates on Oriana Power and Bikaji Foods. Stay tuned for today’s top stocks to watch!
-CSB Bank is a small sized bank with business concentrated in Kerala (~35% branches) with remaining spread mainly across Tamil Nadu, Andhra, Karnataka, and Maharashtra. CSB Bank has staged a good comeback post capital infusion and change in the ownership with Fairfax becoming single largest shareholder in 2018. Backed by the strong parentage of Farifax group, more than adequate capital, relatively better asset quality and growth in gold loan portfolio, CSB bank delivered return on asset (ROA) around 1.8% and return on equity (ROE) of 17% in FY24. CSB bank has articulated its long-term vision as per which by FY 2030, bank’s loan portfolio will be well diversified with 20% in gold loans, 30% retail, 20% SME and 30% wholesale and other businesses. The bank plans to maintain over 45% of its advances in gold loan product over the near-to-medium term, and hence, most of benefits of gold loans will continue. The valuation looks attractive given the return ratios and huge growth potential on a small balance sheet.
Founded in 1999 under the leadership of Dr Ramesh Kancharla, Rainbow is one of the large multi-specialty paediatric hospital chains in India in terms of bed capacity. It offers a range of services such as newborn and paediatric intensive care, paediatric multi-specialty services, paediatric quaternary care, obstetrics, and gynaecology
In today’s stock market update, we cover the latest key investments and deals. Ashoka Buildcon secures Rs 2,310 crore worth of projects in Maharashtra, while IL&FS Transportation sells its expressway unit to Roadstar Investment for ₹545 crore. Wipro announces a bonus issue and its Q3 results, PNC Infratech wins a Rs 2,091 crore project near Navi Mumbai International Airport, and Adani Ports completes the acquisition of a 95% stake in Gopalpur Port. Stay tuned for more market insights!
Let’s dive into the latest stock market updates. From noteworthy investments to key deals, fundraising activities, and executive appointments, here’s a quick overview of the stocks to watch in today’s trading session!
Krsnaa Diagnostics Ltd, which follows the public private partnership model, offers a range of services such as imaging/radiology, pathology and teleradiology. It has an extensive network of labs across non-metro and Tier 2 and 3 towns to cater to the healthcare needs of the underserved regions of the country
In today's video, we cover the latest stock market news, including Bank of Baroda's decision to sell its Oman operations to Bank Dhofar, Bajaj Finance's impressive growth in customer franchise and assets, and Shilpa Medicare's receipt of a certificate for its Desmopressin API. We also discuss Avenue Supermarts' 14% revenue growth for Q2, reaching over ₹14,000 crore, and a recent block deal involving HDFC Bank shares. Let's catch up on the latest news from the stock market. From significant investments to major deals, quarterly earnings, fund raising and appointments, here’s a quick look at which stocks will be in focus in today's trade
FMCG stocks have demonstrated remarkable resilience amid heightened volatility in the Indian stock market after the Lok Sabha Election 2024 results. After the disappointing election results, when all the sectoral indices took a heavy beating, investors fled to defensive bets and picked some FMCG and auto stocks. Analysts believe the shift in political climate adds another tailwind to the consumption story of India, where positives from the rural turnaround and better monsoon were already anticipated. So does HUL provide the best defensive edge to your portfolio as Modi govt returns for its third term with the help of allies to run a coalition government? Watch this chat between Nandita Khemka and Amit Purohit-VP, Elara Capital to find out.
Indian equity market has retreated on profit taking and weak global cues. Experts expect consolidation and normal profit booking to continue in the index with immediate support at 21,900-21,800 and crucial support at 21,500 mark, given the recent rally towards a new high, whereas in case of rebound, the immediate hurdle is expected to be at 22,200 levels. On January 16, the benchmark indices snapped five-day gains. The BSE Sensex was down 199 points at 73,129, while the Nifty 50 fell 65 points to 22,032 and formed bearish candlestick pattern on the daily charts. This morning global cues are subdued with weak cues from Wall Street as comments from US Federal Reserve dashes hopes of early rate cut. The Gift Nifty is hinting at a start below the 22,000 mark. Nifty Bank will be in focus as HDFC Bank may weigh following a 7% slump in ADR overnight. Catch Nandita Khemka in conversation with Kaitav Shah, Lead BFSI Analyst, Anand Rathi Institutional Equities and Aamar Deo Singh, Senior Vice President, Angelone.
Indian equity benchmarks saw a sharp surge on Friday led by a solid rally in the technology pack. The Nifty 50 hit a new high after eight days of consolidation and closed just a tad below 21,900 levels. Given the strong momentum in the bulls camp, the index is likely to climb the much-awaited psychological 22,000 mark soon with support at 21,750-21,600 levels, but might get pressure from bears at 22,000, experts said. On January 12, the benchmark indices ended at a new record closing high with the BSE Sensex rising 847 points to 72,568, while the Nifty 50 surged 247 points or 1.14 percent to 21,895. This morning global cues are mixed ahead of China GDP and Japan Inflation data slated for this week. The Nikkei is extending its record run and the GIFT Nifty hints at a fresh record above the 22,000 mark. IT shares saw a solid surge as Q3 earnings point to optimism but is the good news already priced in? Also among stocks in focus today are Tata Consumer, DMart & Aditya Birla Money. Catch Nandita Khemka in conversation with Jay Patel, Research Head-Investmentor Securities and Apurva Prasad-- Vice President - Institutional Research, HDFC Securities
Home First is growing its loan book consistently, backed by buoyant demand from tier 2/3 cities and strong policy thrust. The company reiterated the AUM growth guidance of 30 percent and expects the loan book to cross the Rs 10,000-crore mark in the next 12 months. The main drivers will likely be distribution expansion and market share growth. The company’s asset quality remains resilient, and in terms of return ratios, Home First achieved an industry-leading return on equity (RoE) of 15.6 percent in Q2 FY24.
Nifty sees profit booking at highs while midcaps outshine. Autos, FMCG, and metals lead gains, while oil & gas, banks, and IT lag behind. Top Nifty gainers include Tata Motors, Tata Consumer, Britannia, and Adani Ports, with BPCL, SBI, ONGC, Coal India, Infosys, and Kotak Bank among the losers. Catch Nandita Khemka & Yatin Mota live on Mid-day Mood Check to know more.
Aditya Birla Capital is the holding company for the financial services business of the Aditya Birla group and holds majority stake in various subsidiaries, which operate mainly in the commercial and retail finance, housing finance, asset management, and life and health insurance segments. The company has been strategically growing its lending and other businesses, mining the existing customer base with more up-sale opportunities. The company has posted a stellar show in Q2 FY24 and its outlook looks promising. Thrust on cross selling, investments in digital, and leveraging ‘One ABC’ to support future growth momentum
The Nifty hovering near 21,450. Mid and small caps take a breather with positive breadth, while FMCG stocks see increased buying activity and realty emerges among the gainers. Discover the top Nifty gainers including Nestle, Tata Consumer, RIL, Coal India, NTPC, and ITC, as well as the day's losers such as Adani Ports, Wipro, Hero, TCS, Hindalco, and HCL. Catch this mid-day market mood check with Nandita Khemka & Yatin Mota to know about all the movers and shakers in today’s session!
The stock of Life Insurance Corporation of India has underperformed since its listing in May 2022. While the valuations of the largest insurer certainly point to more upside in the stock, there are few issues ranging from potential government interference, slower technology adoption and lower business growth amid stiff competition from private players. But the current valuation is more than pricing in the concerns which makes the risk-reward favourable for the stock. While LIC’s performance lags private peers on certain parameters, the insurer’s strategy and focus aims to overcome the concerns in the medium to the long term
Indian equity market recorded sharp upmove for second consecutive session and moved closer to 21,500 mark on December 15. Experts believe the momentum indicator RSI (relative strength index) is showing positive bias, but has reached th overbought stage, hence, some kind of consolidation can't be ruled out in coming days. Immediate support on the Nifty is seen in the 21,300-21,200 zone, before it can resume its upward journey above the 21,500 mark. On December 15, the BSE Sensex surged 970 points to 71,484, while the Nifty50 rose 274 points to 21,457. The broader markets gained but underperformed benchmark indices. The Nifty Midcap 100 index was up 0.11 percent and Smallcap 100 index gained 0.7 percent, while the India VIX, the fear index jumped above 13 mark, rising 6.55 percent to 13.13 levels, which is a bit of concern for bulls. This morning global cues are mixed with Asian markets edging lower ahead of BoJ rate decision and China loan prime rates later this week. Wall Street clocked in a seventh straight week of gains with Dow hitting a fresh high in intra-day trade. The GIFT Nifty is hinting a muted start for Indian market. Also among stocks in focus today, we put the spotlight on Zee Entertainment, JSW Group, J Kumar Infratech & PB Fintech among others. Catch Nandita Khemka in conversation with Harsha Upadhyaya, Chief Investment Officer - Equity, Kotak MF and Rajesh Palviya, Senior Vice President Research Head-Technical & Derivatives at Axis Securities.
Sensex Hits Record 71,000! Nifty Surpasses 21,300 | Smallcaps Surge, Midcaps Hold Steady | IT Index Leads With 3% Jump | Metals and Pharma Shine, Energy Rises | Banks, FMCG, and Realty Witness Losses | Top Nifty Gainers: HCL Tech, Infosys, TCS & More | Top Nifty Losers: HDFC Life, Nestle, SBI Life & Others. Catch this mid-day market mood check with Nandita Khemka to know about all the movers and shakers in today’s session!
Fed Holds Rates Steady & Hints at 3 Rate Cuts in 2024. The Nifty hits a new high, sparking a global rally, while the Nifty Bank achieves record-breaking numbers, nearing the 48,000 mark. We'll explore how mid and small-cap stocks mirror benchmark movements and analyze the green market landscape, notably led by the I.T. and realty sectors. Additionally, we'll discuss the surge in the I.T. index, the cooling off of the U.S. dollar index, and the impact of a 10-year yield below 4%. Stick around for insights on Nifty gainers including Tech Mahindra, Bajaj Finance, HCL Tech, Infosys, and Wipro, as well as losers like Power Grid, HDFC Life, BPCL, Nestle, Cipla, and Hero. Catch this mid-day market mood check with Nandita Khemka & Yatin Mota to know about all the movers and shakers in today’s session!
Nifty remains volatile above 21,000 while Sensex stays below 70,000. Today, mid & small-cap stocks shine, bringing a positive market breadth. Metals & PSU banks surge, while realty & energy sectors face losses. Nifty Gainers: Hindalco, HDFC Life, UltraTech, Bajaj Auto, JSW Steel. Nifty Losers: BPCL, Eicher Motors, Sun Pharma, L&T, Maruti. Catch this mid-day market mood check with Nandita Khemka & Yatin Mota to know about all the movers and shakers in today’s session!
Nifty Heads South Amid Volatile Trade; Bajaj Finance, Cipla Among Losers. Catch this mid-day market mood check with Nandita Khemka and Yatin Mota to know about all the movers and shakers in today’s session!
Nifty rebounds from lows to stabilize near 19,750 while the NSE Advance-Decline ratio favors gainers. Small-caps shine in the broader markets, outperforming major indices. Catch this mid-day market mood check with Nandita Khemka and Yatin Mota to know about all the movers and shakers in today’s session!
Nifty surges past 19,800 with a two-day winning streak. The NSE Advance-Decline ratio favors gainers, while India VIX sees a significant 5% jump. With most sectors in the green, except metals and PSU banks, it's a day of gains. Top sectors include IT, Pharma, and Realty, while Nifty gainers feature TCS, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, and HCL Tech. On the flip side, Power Grid, Hindalco, Axis Bank, Coal India, and UPL face losses. Catch this mid-day market mood check with Nandita Khemka to know about all the movers and shakers in today’s session!
The Nifty surges past 19,600 and the Sensex hits 65,500 fueled by robust global indicators. The US dollar sees its sharpest drop in nearly a year while US yields dip below 4.5% amidst a cooling US CPI. The NSE reports an impressive advance-decline ratio of 2.2:1 with all sectors in the green, notably led by Realty & I.T. giants. We'll delve into the standout performers and laggards, with Tech Mah, Hindalco, ONGC, Eicher, and UPL among the top Nifty gainers, and Power Grid, IndusInd, Sun Pharma, and M&M among the losers. Catch this mid-day market mood check with Nandita Khemka and Yatin Mota to know about all the movers and shakers in today’s session!