3 financial stocks look good, real estate is overdone: Samir Arora

Samir Arora, Helios Capital founder, gives insights on various sectors including NBFCs, FMCG, real estate, and consumption. He mentions the current trends and outlook for these segments, highlighting strong potential in housing finance and microfinance, while noting mixed performance and future prospects for other sectors, particularly impacted by changing consumer behaviors and market conditions.

SBI, IndusInd Bank among 7 stocks with more than 20 ‘buy’ calls

Several brokerages remain bullish on seven stocks, including IndusInd Bank, SBI, and ACC, predicting potential rallies up to 51%. Analysts believe these stocks, reflecting strong buys across the banking, finance, and cement sectors, could see significant upside based on their current market prices.

Bank stocks, NBFCs rally up to 4% after RBI changes policy stance

Shares of banks and NBFCs went up by as much as 4% after the RBI shifted its policy stance to ‘neutral’. This change hints at a possible rate cut cycle from December. Shriram Finance saw the biggest gain in Nifty, rising over 4%. Other financial stocks also gained significantly, boosting the Sensex by 500 points.

Torrent Power shares zoom 9% on securing 2,000 MW energy storage contracts from MSEDCL

Shares of Torrent Power surged 9% to a 52-week high after signing two letters of award with Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited for the long-term supply of 2,000 MW energy storage capacity. The agreements include 1,500 MW energy supply capacity and 500 MW additional storage capacity, with plans for 40-year procurement from a pumped […]

RITES shares rally 8% on signing MoU with Etihad Rail for UAE project

Shares of RITES surged 8% after the company signed an MoU with Etihad Rail to explore railway infrastructure development in the UAE. This partnership aims to enhance connectivity, innovation, and sustainable infrastructure, boosting trade routes and operational efficiency. RITES’ shares have increased by 37% over the past year.

SME IPOs faltering under regulatory scrutiny, but the pain may be worth it

The SME IPO market in India is slowing down due to stricter regulations. Subscriptions and listing gains have declined. The new norms aim to enhance market stability by ensuring only financially strong companies get listed. This shift follows concerns about price manipulation and inflated valuations, aiming to improve the quality of listed companies.