The midcap and smallcap segments of the stock market have seen significant gains in the past six months, outperforming the Nifty 50 and Sensex benchmarks. An analysis of stocks with a market capitalization of at least Rs 1,000 crore identified 10 companies that have delivered high returns but are still trading below the industry average price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio. These stocks include Suzlon Energy, Kalyan Jewellers India, Amber Enterprises India, Whirlpool of India, DLF, Brigade Enterprises, Godrej Properties, and Chalet Hotels.
Banks unlikely to reduce deposit rates despite RBI easing
Following the latest repo rate decrease, bankers foresee only slight adjustments to deposit rates. The landscape, characterized by sluggish savings yields and elevated credit-deposit ratios,