Big Movers on D-Street: What should investors do with Kotak Mahindra Bank, Hitachi Energy?
Thursday’s session saw Kotak Mahindra Bank shares ending 11% lower at Rs 1,643 on NSE while Hitachi Energy India shares ended nearly 14% up at Rs 9,342 on BSE.
Combo of capital heavy & capital light biz to drive operating leverage, margin expansion: Puneet Chhatwal, Indian Hotels
Indian Hotels, led by Puneet Chhatwal, showcases robust growth through strategic new contracts, capital-light models, and diversified top line expansion. The company’s focus on operating leverage, digital enhancements, and new business segments sets the stage for continued success in the hospitality sector. He says: Indian Hotels’ combination of capital heavy and capital light which is […]
Indian Hotels well placed to benefit from rising travel demand
In the March 2024 quarter, the company’s revenue grew by 17.2% year-on-year to Rs1,905 crore. Net profit jumped by 29.4% to Rs438 crore. The management commentary during an analyst call after the results hinted at a sustained demand for rooms in FY25.
PE Advent International queues up for a stake in Apollo 24/7
Apollo 24/7 is part of Apollo HealthCo, a subsidiary of Apollo Hospitals. HealthCo also houses the pharmacy distribution business and a 25.5% interest in Apollo Pharmacy. It accounts for about 40% of Apollo Hospitals’ revenue.
Upside capped for Kotak Bank stock in near term, but downside’s limited, too
“The digital acquisition of customers will be adversely impacted but the reputational impact is surprising since Kotak is considered to be a conservative bank with good processes and systems in place,” said Kaitav Shah, banking analyst, Anand Rathi Brokerage.
IndusInd Bank Q4 Results: Net profit jumps 15% YoY to Rs2,349 crore
IndusInd Bank reported 15% growth in net profit to Rs2,349 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 compared to ₹2,043 crores during corresponding quarter of previous year on account of increase in loan book and higher yield on advances.
Voda Idea FPO shares list much above offer price
“A lot of HNIs and retail investors had subscribed to the FPO with an arbitrage point of view,” said Jimeet Modi, founder, Samco Securities. “They have locked their gains and booked profits and moved on from the company.”
India-US g-sec yield gap at all-time low, yet there’s no stopping inflows
If anything, an improvement in India’s domestic and external fundamentals, along with events like the inclusion of domestic debt in global bond indices, has prompted foreign investors to pour funds here, a compressed rate differential notwithstanding.
Prabhudas sees Nifty at 25,810 by 2024-end
“June beginning is a crucial turning point as uncertainty around the political front and monsoons will be over, which can significantly increase FII inflows,” said Amnish Aggarwal, head of institutional research, Prabhudas Lilladher, in a note to their clients.
Kotak Bank deposit growth may be hit, shares fall 11%
On Wednesday evening, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) barred the Uday Kotak-promoted lender from onboarding new customers through its online and mobile banking channels and directed them to stop issuing new credit cards. The regulator cited “serious deficiencies and non-compliances” and “continued failure on the part of the bank to address these concerns in […]