Nifty Bank falls 1,800 points to record biggest single-day fall since March 2022

HDFC Bank’s 7.51% intraday fall caused a 4.7% or 2,145 points decline in Nifty Bank, its worst since March 2022. All 12 Nifty Bank constituents were in the red, including AU Small Finance Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Federal Bank, and State Bank of India (SBI). The fall affected Nifty Financial Services, which dropped 3.8% or […]

HDFC Bank shares at mouth-watering valuation, say contra buyers after $10 billion loss

CLSA and Axis Securities have raised their target prices for HDFC Bank, while fund manager Saurabh Mukherjea believes the bank’s valuations are attractive. Despite concerns about deposit growth, Mukherjea remains confident in the bank’s solid operational performance and sees potential for further investment. Marcellus, the firm managed by Mukherjea, has significant investments in HDFC Bank.

LIC beats SBI to earn India’s most-valued PSU crown

LIC surpasses SBI in market cap to become India’s most-valued PSU stock after a solid stock rally. LIC’s market value crosses Rs 5.75 lakh crore, while SBI’s is around Rs 5.65 lakh crore. The finance ministry exempted LIC from the 25% minimum public shareholding (MPS) norms till 2032, reducing the possibility of an offer for […]

Gautam Adani fan raised stakes in these 6 Adani stocks, ITC, Patanjali in Q3

NRI investor Rajiv Jain of GQG Partners has increased his holdings in six Adani Group stocks despite the controversy surrounding the conglomerate caused by the Hindenburg report. GQG’s ownership in Adani Enterprises, Adani Ports, and Adani Green Energy rose, while additional stakes were purchased in Adani Energy Solutions, Adani Power, and Ambuja Cements.