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Navigating bull run: Rajesh Palviya's insights on Bank Nifty and sectoral moves
Rajesh Palviya of Axis Securities provides insights into the current trends and expectations for Bank Nifty, highlighting key support and resistance levels. He discusses the impact of recent performances by private and PSU banks and shares his views on sustaining the market's bull run driven by bullish sentiment and liquidity flows.
Former RBI Guv Urjit Patel set to join Britannia Industries board again
Urjit Patel, former RBI governor, joins Britannia Industries board as an independent director. He recommenced after a two-year hiatus following his resignation in 2018. Patel’s diverse experience includes stints in both the private sector and central bank, distinguishing him from his predecessors. As a seasoned professional, he brings a unique perspective to the boardroom, ensuring a blend of regulatory expertise and corporate governance.
Indian IT sector slowly playing catch up; will continue to outperform: Rohit Srivastava
I think a bit of many of these will continue to play a role. IT, for example, globally is doing very-very well. So, I think Indian IT which was beaten down is now going to slowly play catch up with what is happening around the world and in that sense the IT sector also should continue to outperform.
What should investors do with HDFC Bank stocks? Rahul Shah answers
So, a good IPO and the way they have priced it also, as you rightly said, that very reasonably priced and some money to be made on the table for the investors and in a pharma pack when we are seeing that most of the pharma packs are doing quite well and the way the segment which has been into Emcure is into, so all the front they have been firing at this point of time.
Comeback Trail: After IT, time for large private banks to make a comeback? 6 top private banks with an upside potential of upto 40%
Today, because one private sector bank and some of the PSU banks are under pressure, the bank nifty is trading in the red. Because the bank in question, Kotak Mahindra bank has come under pressure due to one specific development which tends to be eye-catching, the whole narrative shifts to something which is not related to the core business of banking. If one leaves aside what is happening in the banks today and looks at a slightly broader picture, probably there are underlying indications of something else. A probability of a tactical investment opportunity building in the private sector banks taking place. Look at the leaders from that space, HDFC bank which has been at the forefront of getting all negative news is pretty much close to its earlier highs.
CASA share likely bottomed out, to edge higher in FY25
Witness a revolutionary shift in CASA ratios as private banks dominate with a 45% ratio in March 2023, outperforming public sector banks at 42% in the CASA deposit landscape. Stay informed on the latest developments shaping the banking sector dynamics.
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Could IT make a meaningful comeback in Q1? Deven Choksey explains
Deven Choksey highlights the importance of sticking with larger banks for business growth and emphasizes the positive outlook for IT companies. Additionally, L&T's promising future is underlined by margin expansion and improved execution. Choksey further says that one shouldn't expect too big a rally in IT and that one should stay focused on some of the larger banks as far as the portfolio investment is concerned
PSBs on the margins in credit cards, but NPAs ahead by a wide margin
Public sector banks in India are navigating the credit card market, facing challenges with high NPAs. The focus on tier-II and tier-III cities is driving credit card sales, with State Bank of India and Bank of Baroda leading in card spending through subsidiaries. Specialized skills and appealing features are crucial for success, particularly in attracting younger consumers with modern products and reward points.
Expect a rally in PSU bank stocks in next few days: Vinit Bolinjkar
While IT remains a trading pick, I am cautious due to potential downside risks in the US market affecting IT jobs. Pharma and FMCG are top picks due to the expected resurgence in consumption, likely to drive strong performances over the next quarters.
Bond inclusion positive for banks; return of FII flows to benefit private banks: Pranav Gundlapalle, Sanford C Bernstein
Private sector banks, particularly HDFC Bank, are poised for growth and profitability. Indian bond inclusion may impact liquidity and interest rates, benefiting the banking sector. Public banks face challenges in profitability and growth compared to private counterparts. Regulatory actions in the NBFC sector may favor established players like Muthoot, says Pranav Gundlapalle.
Chakri Lokapriya on stocks to pick in cement, banking sectors
UltraTech is very well positioned. It is still the market leader. Adani on the other hand with ACC and Ambuja, is far more acquisitive. They can move on deals much faster. So, in terms of where will growth come faster from, it will be ACC and Ambuja, says Chakri Lokapriya.
Hold on to M&M; wait for the split in Tata Motors: Nischal Maheshwari
Cement sector consolidation will help in creating efficiency and sustainability. Stable prices despite inflation as the industry transitions to green cement. Key players are expanding capacity for future market dominance, focusing on EBITDA growth and improved financial performance. In auto, M&M in your portfolio, hold on, there is no hurry to take away profits from there, but Tata Motors should be looked at, says Nischal Maheshwari
Dhiraj Agarwal on the next big trigger for equity markets
At least for a couple of months, China pulled in a large amount of inflows by the global investors. I have not seen the most recent data, but Feb-March they pulled in about $40 million. Something like that happens, it obviously impacts the amount of flow, which could happen in India. So, on the FPI flow, it is just a toss-up. I mean, it is very difficult to predict, honestly.
Be cautious in power stocks; take some money off PSU banks: Nischal Maheshwari
There has been over-exuberance in the power sector. Whether it is the equipment, the supplying company, whether it is the generation guys, all have done well in the last year. So, Centrum Broking's Nischal Maheshwari recommends caution on the whole sector per se and says one should be very stock-specific.
Expect one more rally in PSU, railways, defence stocks before Budget: Ajay Bagga
But few of the sectoral leaders can be looked at as well as what is happening right now is that smaller players are being bid up in anticipation that the biggies will be gobbling up the smaller players to meet their capacity expansion buildouts that they have announced.
Yes Bank restructures workforce, lays off 500 employees in cost-cutting move
While the layoffs have happened across several verticals ranging from wholesale to retail, the branch banking segment saw a large impact, one person cited above said. The people sacked have been given severance pay amounting to three months’ salary. “Yes Bank has launched an internal restructuring exercise at the advice of a multinational consultant. So far, around 500 have been asked to go and we can see more sackings in the coming weeks,” a person aware of the development said.
TRADERS’ CORNER: A private bank and the holding company getting ready for 4 to 6% upmove
Momentum coming back to select stock from different sectors.
Sandip Sabharwal on 4 bank stocks that may outperform the market
There is not much change in what I thought could do well. So, I think as the only basket where people can reconsider potentially is on the consumption side where if there are normal monsoons and there are some tax sops, so that is where some sort of recovery could play out.
Sentiment is changing, FIIs could push market rally further, says Chandan Taparia of Motilal Oswal
FIIs covering short positions in the Indian market may drive a potential rally, supported by DIIs and SIP. Amidst profit booking in FMCG stocks, focusing on rural demand and monsoon impact could offer buying opportunities. Private banks and financial companies show promising trends, while Nifty Auto and telecom sectors present favorable trading prospects.
Why Rajat Sharma prefers these 3 sectors to banks now
Keep an eye on fertilisers, gaming, and NBFC stocks more than banking, says Rajat Sharma of Sana Securities because in the GST meeting, the talk has been to do away with the middle GST slab and either have a 5% or an 18% slab or at least reduce some taxation.
Anshul Saigal identifies 5 sectors with significant profit potential
I think that financials, again, the PSU banking space, they are still trading at under one time book. Even old private sector banks are trading at one time and lower book, they are trading at five-ten times price to earnings. And if the private sector capex is to pick up, then it is this space which will be the bigger beneficiary of that trend than not and as a result for the growth that they will show at five-ten times price to earnings, they are quite reasonably positioned.
Private banks further consolidate lending market share
These banks including the banking sector leaders such as HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank account for a majority share in service sector credit at 51% in FY24. In retail credit, public and private sector banks account for equal share at 49% each.
Banking 'efficiency': Public sector banks beat private peers in new SBI list
The study evaluates efficiency by examining how effectively banks utilise their resources to produce output at an optimal scale.
Large private banks will do well over next two-three years: Sumeet Kariwala
The banks which have struggled to the asset quality cycle over there the earnings expectations are low, the valuations are depressed and to that extent from a stock market perspective the earnings upgrades as well as valuation re-rating can be quite meaningful and we have seen a lot of stocks double and triple over the last two-three years.
Chakri Lokapriya's top midcap stock picks for near term
I think defence, semiconductor, industrial, infra are easy reforms for the current government in the current shape to continue because even the allies, for instance, Naidu is a very reform-oriented person.
Is it time to buy large-cap stocks after yesterday's market drop? Arvind Sanger answers
We invest in companies where we feel promoters' interests are aligned with shareholder interests for long-term value creation and we will have to see in the current coalition government what are going to be the new areas of emphasis and what is going to be the continuity.
Thematic focus on infra, renewables and real estate likely to continue: Harsh Gupta Madhusudan
Chinese valuations are roughly half of India's, but Chinese earnings growth is also significantly lower. The China trade is more tactical and opportunistic.
Valuations of large private banks oblivious to improved earnings outlook: Santanu Chakrabarti, BNP Paribas
Analyst Santanu Chakrabarti from BNP Paribas highlights undervaluation in large private banks despite positive surprises. Despite a strong FY24, largecap private bank stock price performances were mostly muted. The FY26 look-through on earnings growth is expected to be rosier. HDFC Bank is recommended with a target price of Rs 2,470.
Fund Manager Talk: Why Mahesh Patil isn’t the one to time election outcome
The March quarter has seen a slowdown in the topline growth across sectors as the nominal growth has moderated on the high base of last year and cooling off of inflation.
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