HSBC has announced that India has become its third-largest profitable region, surpassing China. This growth is primarily driven by a strong performance in its global banking and markets division, catering to large corporations and including treasury operations. In 2023, HSBC’s profit before tax in India rose by 19% to $1.51 billion, following Hong Kong and the UK. Meanwhile, China’s profit witnessed a significant decline of 89% due to losses in various sectors.
Gautam Duggad sees PE re-rating potential in 2 sectors; likes largecaps & may raise weight in Reliance
Gautam Duggal, Head of Research at Motilal Oswal, sees limited PE re-rating potential, primarily in large-cap financials and capital market stocks. He favors earnings visibility