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Midcaps stocks for long term investors: 5 stocks from different sectors with right financial & growth matrix and upside potential of up to 49%
Buying quality stocks should be one of the basic principles while investing in markets. But when one is buying mid-cap stocks this principle becomes even more important for multiple reasons. At this point of time, when valuations are high and small corrections can lead to strong negative reactions in stock prices. So, while capital gains is the objective, never lose the perspective of protecting capital from sudden shocks. Now how does one do it? Look at the underlying business which is best understood by going through its annual report and look at a certain basic ratio in order to figure out how much return that underlying business can generate in best and worst case.
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Stocks to buy after Lok Sabha Elections Results 2024: 5 stocks with up to 23.2% upside potential
While the 4 June crash eroded investor wealth, it may have eased stretched valuations. Experts believe the BJP-NDA government’s economic agenda will largely remain unchanged, though some priorities will be adjusted. Even before the election-induced jolts, the markets had been witnessing volatility. To counter the near-term shocks, invest in companies that have shown stability in the past.
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'Acche din' to continue for FD investors as high fixed deposit interest rates will not drop soon: All eyes on RBI MPC on June 7
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will likely keep the repo rate unchanged in the upcoming monetary policy committee review. The question now is how long will the high-FD rate regime continue. Also, what should be the best strategy for your short-term and long-term fixed deposits? ET Wealth Online spoke to experts and here's all you need to know.
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Back to basics in uncertain times; quality to outperform momentum: Nilesh Shah
The election outcome defies market and exit polls estimates. Focus shifts to government formation, analysis of the election verdict, and policy recalibration. Support for bottom-of-the-pyramid consumption likely for inclusive growth.
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Use this adversity to buy high quality companies at discounts: Nilesh Shah
Well, what looks to essentially be the go-to market strategy, if I may use those words, would essentially to look at the defensives. Sectors which have had an extended period of underperformance, which is FMCG, rural plays, IT, pharma, these will emerge to be the risk off trades or will emerge to be the defensive plays and it is quite possible that you will see some kind of recalibration, tweaking of allocations, sectoral allocations and it is quite possible that you will see some money move from the favoured lot to basically this lot.
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Top stocks to buy: Bet on companies with healthy net profit margins to remain versatile during uncertain market conditions
The markets are expected to rally if the election results align with expectations. Nonetheless, persistent macro issues and valuation concerns may constrain the upside potential. Analysts suggest that investors capitalise on the current volatility by accumulating quality stocks.
'Banks need to look beyond bulk deposits to fund loans': RBI
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Thursday said that banks must reduce their reliance on wholesale deposits to fund loans and be watchful of the risks associated with their advances and trading exposures amid interest rate fluctuations.
IDFC First Bank to raise Rs 3,200 cr via preferential issue to LIC, others
IDFC First Bank will allot around 39.68 crore shares to some of India's biggest institutional investors, including LIC, HDFC Life, ABSL Insurance, Bajaj Allianz Life, ICICI Lombard, and SBI General Insurance.
Election outcomes won't disrupt India's economic stability: Saurabh Mukherjea
There will probably be governance continuity as well, but almost certainly there will be policy continuity and hence, my point of view to the foreign investors is, beyond a point, you should not overemphasise the elections.
Reduce reliance on wholesale deposits to fund loans: RBI to banks
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) advises banks to reduce dependence on wholesale deposits and manage risks from loans and trading amid fluctuating interest rates. Regulatory measures to curb consumer lending and diversify deposit sources are emphasized. The RBI plans to issue new guidelines to enhance financial stability and asset quality in FY25.
Large Indian banks are expected to improve their asset quality in the current fiscal: S&P
India's top banks are set for asset quality improvement in the fiscal year, driven by record profits, which will enhance their balance sheets and underwriting standards. Despite a rise in HDFC Bank's nonperforming loans post-merger, all major banks reported record profits. Retail loans drive growth amid moderating credit expansion expectations.
Optic fiber cable component maker Runaya aims to grow rev to Rs 500 cr over next 3-4 years
The transition to 5G and the associated infrastructure upgrades are driving this demand, with the global market for fiber optic cables expected to grow from $9.2 billion in 2021 to over $12 billion by 2024, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10%, according to estimates by the company.
Strong fundamentals behind stock market rally, focus on long term investment: Experts
The current spurt in the stock market is on account of strong fundamentals and robust corporate earnings and retail investors can look for buying opportunities to accumulate quality stocks, experts said. The benchmark Sensex on Monday scaled 76,000 level for the first time while the Nifty hit a new lifetime peak of 23,110.80.
Stocks to buy: Bet on stocks with good entry points now; 5 stocks with up to 27% upside potential
Stocks to buy: Identifying recently corrected stocks with good fundamentals can be effective in the current market. Moving averages help distinguish between stocks in correction and those in a bear trend. Stocks that have seen a recent correction and are fundamentally sound can prove good investment bets.
Factor ETFs: Why you should invest for long-term returns
Historical data suggests portfolios constructed on quality, value, growth, alpha, momentum, volatility were able to reward investors with better returns than that offered by market-cap based indices. Mutual fund houses are keen to launch ETFs that track the performance of the factor indices.
Medanta management on business performance, growth outlook and more
So, on an overall basis, we are very happy with how things are going. This is in line with our stated strategy of making sure we focus on quality, driving growth through volume.
China expected to announce new measures to fix property crisis, spur growth
China's housing prices dropped in the first four months of the year, while factory output increased by almost 7%. This has lead to officials planning new measures to boost the struggling property industry. The National Bureau of Statistics noted insufficient domestic demand. The State Council announced a news conference to address the property market challenges, including defaults by developers.
Expecting double digit disbursement and loan book growth this year: Tribhuwan Adhikari, LIC Housing Finance
I would expect this year that we would be showing a good disbursement growth in the double digits, as well as the loan book growth of double digit.
PSU banks' profit jumps over 4 times in 3 years to Rs 1.4 lakh crore in FY24
PSU banks' net profit skyrockets to Rs 1.4 lakh crore in FY24, driven by key factors like asset quality improvements, robust margins, and strong loan book growth. SBI emerges as a major contributor, showcasing a remarkable earnings turnaround.
Credit growth to be between 11-12% for next financial year: Atul Kumar Goel, PNB
For the current financial year 24-25, we have set a target of around 57% and remaining 43% will be the corporate advance because we are one of the largest bank of the country.
Banks' underwriting standards at risk amid rapid consumer loan growth, Fitch says
Fitch Ratings warns of potential challenges to Indian banks' consumer loan quality due to rapid growth and "untested risks." Concerns include lower transparency in retail underwriting data and reliance on unsecured credit for margin expansion. While RBI measures aim to mitigate risks, their long-term effectiveness remains uncertain.
IPL Portfolio: Smallcase manager Nitya Shah expects 2 themes to perform like Mayank Yadav
IPL Portfolio: Nitya Shah recommends water treatment and semiconductors for earnings growth triggers. He suggests a high equity allocation for long-term investment, considering emerging trends and reasonable valuations. Also, discusses the importance of investing based on individual risk profiles and financial goals.
SBI Q4 net profit surges 24% to a record
Unlike last quarter, the bank did not have to make any provisions for revision of wages and pensions. The Mumbai-based bank has kept a ₹1,700-crore buffer for any future pension needs.
ETMarkets Smart Talk: Why Harshad Patil is positive on high quality smallcap businesses
Harshad Patil focuses on identifying small-cap businesses poised to benefit from manufacturing emphasis and formalization, delivering consistent earnings growth for long-term value creation. Tata AIA's diverse product range outperforms benchmarks, maximizing investor returns.
Why Saurabh Mukherjea isn't losing sleep over stress in HDFC Bank, Kotak and Bajaj Finance
Saurabh Mukherjea maintains faith in HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Bajaj Finance despite challenges. Mukherjea says: "In HDFC Bank's case, the regulator suggested remedial measures, HDFC Bank implemented the remedial measures, and profit growth rebounded. I have no reason to believe that Bajaj and Kotak will find themselves in a different position."
Kotak Bank shares jump 4% as Q4 beat makes investors overlook angry RBI to upgrade stock
Kotak Bank Share Price: Kotak reported 18.22% year-on-year (YoY) increase in its standalone profit for the quarter ended March 2024 to Rs 4,133.30 crore while its net interest income (NII) in Q4 rose 13% YoY to Rs 6,909 crore.
Banks may have to slowdown loan growth in FY25: S&P
S&P Global Ratings forecasts robust credit growth, profitability, and asset quality for Indian banks in FY25, yet warns of potential slowdown in loan growth due to tepid deposit growth. Loan-to-deposit ratios are deteriorating, urging banks to align loan growth with deposits to maintain profitability amid higher wholesale funding costs.
India, EFTA trade pact to help push growth of domestic wine industry: CIABC
The Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies (CIABC) Director General Vinod Giri said that time-bound reduction of customs duties on an equitable and sustainable level will support the domestic industry. As per the documents of the agreement, duty concessions on wine are similar to those given to Australia, with no concessions for wines costing less than USD 5.
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