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Ecom Express’ rights issue; Google Cloud chief interview
Ecom Express is planning a $170 million rights issue led by existing investors. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Telco revenues surged to Rs 2.3 lakh crore in FY24: CLSA
The Indian telecom industry's gross revenue surged 87% to Rs 2.39 lakh crore in FY24, driven by the launch of services by Reliance Jio. Jio and Bharti Airtel gained subscribers at the expense of Vodafone Idea. The two top telcos now control 78% of sectoral revenue, expected to rise to 83% by FY26. Vi's revenue market share fell to 15.7%, while Airtel and Jio saw revenue growth, with Jio leading at 41.4% RMS.
Indian banks are better placed with strong balance sheet, low NPAs and higher profits: CLSA
Indian banks have significantly strengthened their position after enduring government scrutiny and bad loan challenges, according to CLSA. Balance sheets are robust, with profits quadrupling in a decade, and return on equity is at its highest since FY2011. Deposit and loan growth has accelerated, with private banks poised for improved market performance.
Modi’s return paves the way for infrastructure ramp up, says Vinit Bolinjkar
I believe that with the RBI having given the government more than one lakh additional surplus, I think there is a lot of room for manoeuvre and to announce all these projects.
Asian earnings growth to outpace US and Europe, India's growth momentum strong: Report
The analysis by CLSA, citing Bloomberg's projections, forecasts that Asian earnings growth will surpass that of the US and Europe for both this year and the next. This positive outlook is in line with the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) prediction of a robust 7.2 per cent growth rate for India in fiscal year 2025.
AMCs, insurance stocks offering good money-making proposition: Deven Choksey
I believe that the market is going to remain positive. Investors are going to be remaining confident. Maybe these numbers are going to be forgotten after a couple of days once the ministries and the governments are formed.
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Consumer stocks have edge over capex-linked ones after shock poll verdict
Indian consumer-focussed companies are likely to shine, while capital spending-linked firms could suffer as the government shifts its policy focus to support lower-income segments, fund managers and analysts said on Wednesday, a day after a surprise result in the national elections.
When will Sensex, Nifty bounce back to pre-election level? Check top predictions
Investors worry about Modi 3.0's reform push due to coalition dependence, causing market volatility. Historically, post-election, Nifty rebounds, but rich valuations concern FIIs. Analysts predict normalization, and suggest call spreads. JPMorgan targets 22,000, while Bernstein predicts 23,500.
CLSA tweaks India portfolio, fears de-rating in expensive capex stocks
CLSA adjusts India portfolio post BJP's election setback, favoring defensive stance with HCL Tech replacing L&T. Overweight on banks, commodities, IT, insurance, and staples. Concerns over market valuation amid Nifty's 6% drop and historic high PE ratio.
SBI investors lose Rs 1 lakh crore as PSU bank tanks 13%
SBI shares plunged by 13%, wiping out Rs 1.07 lakh crore from market cap amid a broader sell-off in PSU bank stocks, impacted by lower-than-expected victory margins in the Lok Sabha elections. Expert views remain mixed, with bullishness on private banks.
PSU bank stocks tumble up to 20% as early counting trends lower than exit poll predictions
PSU bank stocks dropped up to 20% on BSE as BJP-led NDA led in early election trends, defying exit polls. Central Bank, Union Bank, Canara Bank, PNB, and others saw significant declines. Analysts favor private banks like ICICI and HDFC amid political uncertainty. Shares of the State Bank of India cracked 19%. Meanwhile, Punjab National Bank, Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, and Bank of Maharashtra also shed between 17-20%.
Election stocks to buy: Pick from a buffet of 50+ counters from 5 brokerages
Investors are adjusting portfolios for potential structural reforms under Modi's third term. Sectors like infrastructure, financials, and consumer discretionary are in focus. Brokerages recommend stocks across sectors including SBI, ICICI Bank, L&T, and ONGC for potential gains post-election.
Govt to focus on capex & infra to propel next phase of growth: Indranil Sengupta
I would say that valuations that are concerned and whoever is getting into the market right now should also clearly take that into account. Because once you start losing the support of valuations, then obviously you are taking that much more of a risk. But then that said, I mean, a lot depends on where equity markets grow in the US because that clearly has a big impact globally.
If exit polls hold true, these stocks are set to surge under Modi 3.0
Modi stocks are companies or sectors that have benefited directly from government policies and initiatives under PM Narendra Modi, making them attractive to investors looking to capitalize on government-driven growth. CLSA has identified 54 such companies, perceived as direct beneficiaries, half of which are PSUs.
Election stocks to buy: Over 50 ideas for investors betting their house on Modi's victory
Driven by significant short-covering by Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs), the Nifty surged approximately 3%, while the Sensex soared by a staggering 2,778 points on Monday morning, following the unexpected exit poll projections of a landslide victory for the NDA. The "Aayega To Modi" slogan became an investing strategy as traders enthusiastically bought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's favored Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) in entirety.
SBI m-cap crosses Rs 8 lakh crore mark as stock jumps 10%, hits 52-week high
SBI's market cap surpasses Rs 8 lakh crore as stock surges 10% to hit a 52-week high on exit poll optimism for Modi government's return. PSU bank stocks also soar, fueled by anticipation of government-driven growth.
Exit Polls: Top D-Street voices echo continuation of policy reform in Modi 3.0
Exit polls indicate a clear advantage for the BJP-led NDA faction. Experts foresee a continuation of reform policies in PM Modi's third term.
PSU bank stocks: 10 multibaggers in 5 years of Modi government
PSU bank stocks have soared during Modi's second term, with Indian Overseas Bank leading at 472% returns. Despite this, they trade at a discount, making them potential outperformers. CLSA identifies SBI, Canara Bank, and Bank of Baroda as Modi stocks poised for growth.
What are Modi stocks and should you buy them before election results? Here's the full list
Given the sheer impact that the govt's policies have had on several sectors, investors have begun to categorise stocks that are direct policy plays into a new basket called Modi stocks. These stocks are related to capex and infrastructure-linked sectors, PSUs, or stocks of some corporate houses.
Not Adani, Ambani or Tata: Modi stocks is biggest buzzword before election result
90% of Modi stocks have beaten Nifty in the election-focused rally over the last six months compared to only 42% of other companies outperforming, CLSA analysts said this may continue in case of a strong Lok Sabha election result.
Book profit in Modi stocks; go for 3 themes that will outperform now: Sanjiv Bhasin
CLSA has labeled certain stocks as 'Modi stocks' which have performed well recently. Sanjiv Bhasin from IIFL Securities suggests booking profits in these stocks, especially PSUs. He recommends focusing on FMCG, private banks, and specialty chemicals for better performance. He also says if one is interested in pharma stocks, it is better to buy a pharma fund.
Don't stress on index; take home some money on metals and PSUs before June 4: Sanjiv Bhasin
Sanjiv Bhasin of IIFL Securities believes HDFC Bank will remain a market leader even during a market correction. He suggests taking profits on PSUs before an event as the market is fully priced. Bhasin says one should be stock specific, not place too much stress on the index because we could be headed for a bout of volatility with 500-700 points on the downside.
Hot Stocks: Brokerage view on Phoenix Mills, Anupam Rasayan; CLSA downgrades Delhivery
CLSA downgraded Delhivery to underperform, Jefferies raised Zydus Life target, and Anupam Rasayan had balance sheet concerns. Citigroup recommended buying Phonix Mills.
Shriram Finance shares climb over 5% on sale of housing finance subsidiary
Shares of Shriram Finance surged 5% to Rs 2,419 on Tuesday following the approval from its board to sell its housing finance unit, Shriram Housing Finance (SHFL), to US private equity firm Warburg Pincus for Rs 4,630 crore. Shriram Finance, which holds a controlling stake in SHFL, and Valiant Partners L.P.
Most brokerages positive on SBI, many raise targets
Analysts said the state-owned lender's results, which beat estimates, were driven by better net interest margins (NIM) and other income, but deposit growth was lagging. However, the management guided for loan growth of 13-15%, prompting analysts to raise estimates.
PFC, REC shares fall up to 12%. CLSA says don't worry about impact of RBI norms
Shares of PSU financers PFC, REC, and IREDA tumbled up to 12% today as RBI raised provisioning requirements during the construction phase of projects from 0.4% to 5.0%. CLSA mentioned that while it doesn't anticipate an impact on the profit and loss account of PFC and REC, it could affect capital adequacy.
PSU banks will continue re-rating; SBI, ICICI Bank & Axis Bank poised for a breakout: Laurence Balanco
You can see from foreign flows perspective that rebound in China is detracting from some of the investment in India. I do not think it changes the longer-term trends, but we are in one of those holding patterns similar to the fourth quarter of 2023.
Vedanta shares rally 7% after CLSA upgrades stock citing commodity upcycle
The brokerage said that Vedanta is well placed to benefit from the commodity upcycle given its diversified exposure. Additionally, the company's efforts to raise capacity and profitability across segments through its ongoing capex activities also augurs well.
Why is rupee at an all-time low when all economic indicators are favourable? Indranil Sengupta explains
Indranil Sengupta discusses the impact of a strengthening dollar on the rupee, emphasizing the importance of building forex reserves. He forecasts rate cuts, strong growth, and a rally in bond yields by mid-2025. He also says that "inflation is yesterday's story. We are moving from El Nino to La Nina. So, food inflation will come down."
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