JPMorgan initiated coverage on Cholamandalam Investment with an underweight rating and a target price of Rs 600. The stock closed at Rs 786 on 29 August. The global investment bank expects earnings to disappoint over FY23/24. There is competition from banks that can drive margin compression, said the note. It believes that markets have ascribed a significant valuation premium to the stock.
Gold prices fall on profit-booking
Gold prices in Kolkata experienced a nearly 3% drop, falling to ₹88,401 per 10 gm, triggering a surge in demand from wedding shoppers and bullion