Shares of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) fell over 5% on NSE after Q3 earnings missed estimates. Kotak Institutional Equities downgraded L&T stock to ‘Sell’. Citi maintained ‘Buy’ stance, citing healthy order inflows and execution. L&T reported a 15.5% YoY growth in consolidated net profit for Q3. Consolidated revenue rose nearly 19% YoY. L&T remains well-placed to benefit from capex growth in India and Middle East.
FCNR(B) windfall for banks explained: Who got highest inflows and what it means for investors
FCNR(B) deposits offer banks a cheaper and balance-sheet-efficient source of funding, but their finite tenor and initial deployment challenges could pressure margins. While ICICI Bank