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These midcap stocks with ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analysts

One segment of the markets which was most vulnerable to election results was the mid-cap segment of the market for one simple reason, valuations have been on the higher end. Now that a part of the election anxiety is behind as a new government gets formed. Once again the focus is back on the mid-cap. There are selected stocks from different sectors where analysts are bullish in time where there is rotational trade likely to take place in the next couple of months. ET screener powered by Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus lists down quality stocks with high upside potential over the next 12 months, having an average recommendation rating of “buy” or "strong buy". This predefined screener is only available to ET Prime users.

Yield on SP Co's ₹14,300cr NCDs Surges

Goswami Infratech's NCDs yield surged to 22% due to SP Group's debt raise, linked to SIPL's interest rate, triggering early redemption event, approved for extension until Sept 2024.

These midcap stocks with ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analysts

After a strong phase upward movement, mid cap stocks are witnessing a sort of selective profit booking move. Profit booking which is mostly happening in line with Q4 numbers. A strong directional move is only likely to appear post election results. During this phase, analysts are bullish on select stocks from different sectors, a number of the stocks on which analysts are bullish are essentially leaders of their sector.ET screener powered by Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus lists down quality stocks with high upside potential over the next 12 months, having an average recommendation rating of “buy” or "strong buy". This predefined screener is only available to ET Prime users.

A quarter of hits & a few misses; and other top tech, startup stories

Welcome to another edition of ETtech Unwrapped – our weekend newsletter. This is Pranav Mukul in New Delhi. This week we’ve wrapped up another compelling quarterly earnings season for listed new-age companies from Zomato and Delhivery to Paytm and PB Fintech.

These midcap stocks with ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analysts

After a phase where they once again relatively out performed, mid cap stocks are witnessing a sort of profit booking. A rotational move in terms of one set of stocks from a sector witnessing correction, while the other moves up based on what kind of numbers are getting released for the Q4. During this phase, analysts are bullish on select stocks from different sectors, a number of the stocks on which analysts are bullish are essentially leaders of their sector.ET screener powered by Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus lists down quality stocks with high upside potential over the next 12 months, having an average recommendation rating of “buy” or "strong buy". This predefined screener is only available to ET Prime users.

PSU Banks stocks: Stay bullish, hedge a bit to avoid narrative induced selling; top 7 PSU banks with upside potential of up to 36 %

While every sector has witnessed a re-rating in the last couple of years. The re-rating can be due to two reasons. whether headwinds have gone away because of government policy push and clean up or the sector has recovered due cyclical reasons. In the case of PSU banks,which have seen strong re-rating in the last one year, there is a mix of both reasons. The government cleaned up and strengthened the regulatory system. Also that overall economic growth has seen a sharp recovery which has helped in credit off take. Now comes the question that after this rally, should one sell, should one hold, should one increase the exposure. The answer lies in hedging for the banks you own and just avoid listening to noise which will remain high till election results are announced.

Chandra Shekhar Ghosh explains Bandhan Bank’s extra provisioning, opex issues and sees credit cost @1.5-1.8% next FY

Chandra Shekhar Ghosh, MD & CEO of Bandhan Bank, discusses the bank's expansion with 300 new branches and recruitment of 2,000 people. He covers topics such as slippage reduction, DPD improvement, collection efficiency, provisioning reasons, net profit dip, operating expenses, credit guarantee fund, net interest margins, asset quality, deposit rate impact, portfolio quality, and credit cost guidance.

Expect good response on EV policy, FDI reforms in new govt; prepare for low tariff regime: DPIIT Secretary

India anticipates a positive response from numerous automobile companies to its electric vehicle (EV) policy, according to Rajesh Kumar Singh, DPIIT secretary. He noted that the government has adjusted tariffs to attract manufacturers without direct spending. Additionally, he stated that India might further liberalize FDI norms in select areas under the new government.

NCLT sets the ball rolling on merger of Reliance's arm Viacom18 and Star India

The merger scheme has two stages: the transfer of Viacom18's TV and streaming assets to Digital18 and the demerger and vesting of these assets from Digital18 to Star India. As consideration for the scheme, Viacom18 will transfer streaming platform JioCinema to Digital18, which will pay the company a consideration of Rs 24,186 crore through an allotment of 24.18 billion fully paid-up shares of Rs 10 each.

Restructuring impacts even the smallest player: 5 not so much talked about PSU banks

When it comes to PSU banks, all the limelight is taken by the top players, like SBI, BoB, PNB and one or two others. But the fact is that there are many other small PSU banks, which of course have smaller books and less of national presence, but the fact is that they have been also the beneficiary of the “ reconstruction and restructuring" (R&R) which both government and RBI have done in the banking sector in the last seven years. The good part of any R&R exercise in banking is that all the players whether it is small or large have to follow the rules and that ensures that the operating matrix improves across the sector and which leads to long term beneficial impact. We take a look at 5 small PSU banks, which are not normally in news, but over years they have also seen an improvement in their working. Yes, they have their own risks in terms of loan book and other business risk, but then because they are under owned in institutional space, a bit of institutional buying can lead to sharp re-rating.

Non-life insurance companies post 13% rise in premium collection at Rs 2.89 lakh cr in FY24

In the fiscal year 2023-24, 42 general insurance companies collectively earned a premium income of Rs 2,89,738 crore, marking a 13% increase from the previous year's Rs 2,56,894 crore, as reported by the General Insurance Council. Among these, 35 general insurance firms saw a 14% rise in premium income to Rs 2,45,433 crore from Rs 2,14,833 crore in the preceding year. Additionally, five standalone health insurers witnessed a 26% growth in premium income, reaching Rs 33,116 crore compared to Rs 26,244 crore in the previous year.

Bandhan Bank in talks to raise $250-million debt from IFC

The Kolkata-based lender is now targeting to grow home loan business along with other retail loans while reducing the share of micro loans, which has been a major stress point for it since Covid-19. The bank had a stress pool of Rs 7,500 crore, largely from the microfinance portfolio built through the joint liability group-based lending model.

These midcap stocks with ‘Strong buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analysts

The Q4 earning season is clearly showing its impact on parts of the market. Given the fact that the valuations are high, if there is a slight miss by the company on its expected numbers, the street is being uncharitable in its reaction. On the face of it this might appear to be negative but the fact is that the street is also rewarding the stocks where there is either a positive surprise in Q4 earnings or any of the problems are getting solved. Like in the case of some companies which are seeing the lifting of restrictions by the RBI. So the street is at equilibrium level where it clearly shows that while there is no dearth of money for performers but at the same time if the valuations are high and there is no major positive surprise then it is probably time to shed some weight. Keep an eye on the market breadth in coming days and on the mutual fund numbers which are going to come today to figure out what will be the trend of mid-caps in the short term. ET screener powered by Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus lists down quality stocks with high upside potential over the next 12 months, having an average recommendation rating of “buy” or "strong buy". This predefined screener is only available to ET Prime users.

Congress manifesto promises removal of 50 pc reservation cap, caste census, legal MSP guarantee

The Congress has also promised to implement reservation of 10 per cent in jobs and educational institutions for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) for all castes and communities without discrimination.

EY to audit 51 lakh microfinance accounts of Bandhan Bank

Bandhan Bank managing director Chandra Shekhar Ghosh has denied about any irregularity in those accounts and evergreening of loans. "The audit issue is taking time to resolve because it involves a humungous 51 lakh borrower accounts. Stakeholders should not worry about it," Ghosh told ET in an interview. These loans are backed by two separate government guarantee schemes.

Bandhan Bank cooperating with NCGTC audit on microloans, confident about claim settlement

According to the Kolkata-headquartered bank, it claimed and received an amount of Rs 917 crore from the National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Ltd (NCGTC) in December 2022, as only 15 per cent of the insured amount can be sought. Subsequently, the bank made a claim of Rs 1,296 crore in the second quarter of the current financial year, which is also lower than the maximum eligible amount of Rs 3,120 crore.

Ships with Indians aboard asked to alert authorities

A high-level inter-ministerial group chaired by the commerce secretary Sunil Barthwal, which has officials from ministries of external affairs, defence, shipping ministry and finance, met Wednesday to take stock of the situation and undertake measures to shield domestic industry and ships from the crisis.

RBI eases credit concentration norms for NBFCs

In new directions effective immediately, exposures to state and central governments, security deposits of borrowers held as collateral and national credit guarantee schemes among others have been exempted from concentration limits allowing NBFCs to reduce their concentration risk.

NCGTC to conduct detailed audit of claims submitted by Bandhan Bank against non-performing loans

The private sector lender claimed twice from the credit guarantee fund for the micro units (CGFMU). After receiving the first tranche, it had applied for second tranche of CGFMU claim amounting to nearly Rs 1290 crore. NCGTC had done a preliminary sample audit on the application, and further decided to conduct a detailed audit for the CGFMU portfolio of FY 2020-21, the bank said Tuesday in a regulatory filing to stock exchanges.

Top tribal loans for bad credit in 2023: No credit check, guaranteed approval

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Clamping down on Ponzi schemes like never before: FM Sitharaman

A Ponzi scheme is one where old investors are paid returns with money deposited by new investors. The new entrants may not get any returns and, in some cases, they may lose the money they invested. In India, Ponzi schemes are banned under the Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Act, 2019.

Clamping down on Ponzi apps like never before; working with RBI, MeitY on it: FM Sitharaman

RBI approves merger of three L&T Finance Holdings units

"The Scheme remains subject to various other statutory and regulatory approvals including inter alia approvals from the National Company Law Tribunal, other applicable authorities and the respective shareholders and creditors of the companies involved in the Scheme, as may be required," it said.