Jefferies views IndiGo as unique and strong franchise, raises target price to Rs 5,260
The IndiGo stock has underperformed following a significant miss in the company’s 2Q results, driven by higher costs impacting profitability. However, Jefferies expects cost normalization in the future, viewing the factors behind the higher costs in 2Q as temporary. The brokerage anticipates a return to more typical cost levels, which could improve the company’s performance […]
Tech View: Nifty faces resistance at 200-DSMA; staying below 23,930 may signal more downside.How to trade on Friday
According to Hrishikesh Yedve of Asit C. Mehta Investment Intermediates, if the Nifty sustains above 23,460, a short-term pullback toward 23,800-23,900 is likely. However, resistance is expected near 23,930, where the 200-DSMA is positioned. Falling below 23,460 could lead to further weakness, potentially dragging the index down to the 23,300-23,200 range.
HDFC Securities surpasses Rs 25,000 crore in mutual fund AUM
HDFC Securities has surpassed ₹25,000 crore in mutual fund assets under management (AUM), with systematic investment plans (SIPs) contributing over 40% to its AUM. The firm emphasizes disciplined investing, customer education, and digital-first strategies.
CLSA names Bharti Airtel as top pick in Indian telecom sector, bullish on 5 other stocks
CLSA reaffirmed Bharti Airtel as India’s top telecom pick, citing robust growth potential and 5G expansion. Indus Towers, Tata Communications, and others also received mixed ratings, while Vodafone Idea faces ongoing challenges.
Earnings growth to drive stock selection, limited market upside in near-term: Aniruddha Naha
The last two quarters have been pretty suboptimal in the sense the earnings were below 10%, I think so this quarter will be no different and hence from that perspective this will be a good time to build portfolios in the largecap and small and microcap segment.
Contra bet? Why Rana Gupta sees opportunities in financials at many levels
Rana Gupta from Manulife Investment Management sees opportunities in the financial sector despite mid-cycle challenges. He is cautious about industrial capex driven stocks, considering them overvalued. Gupta favors large private banks, non-banks in rural areas, and wealth management firms. He believes the financial sector’s stress is temporary, predicting stabilization in the next two quarters.
PSU mutual funds lose up to 12% in 3 months. All eyes on Budget
PSU-themed mutual funds have seen negative returns of up to 12% in the last three months, with six funds reporting losses. The Quant PSU Fund, launched in February 2024, saw the largest decline at 11.58%. Other funds like CPSE ETF, Aditya Birla SL, Invesco India PSU, and ICICI Pru PSU also posted significant losses during […]
Zomato shares may rise 22% backed by food delivery, Blinkit’s GMV growth: Kotak Equities
Kotak Institutional Equities has maintained a ‘buy’ rating on Zomato with a target price of Rs 305, expecting a 22.3% upside. The brokerage forecasts a 19% YoY growth in Zomato’s food delivery GMV and a 114% growth in Blinkit GMV. While Blinkit’s expansion may lead to widening EBITDA losses, its strong unit economics continue to […]
SRF, Navin Fluorine shares rally 14% as refrigerant gas price increase
Shares of SRF and Navin Fluorine surged 14% on Thursday after a report highlighted a sharp rise in global refrigerant gas prices. Supply constraints for key gases like R32 and R125 are creating challenges for the HVAC industry.
ETMarkets Smart Talk: Water and Renewable Energy – Niche themes with long-term growth potential in 2025, decodes Atul Singh
The Indian market enters 2025 with optimism tempered by caution. GDP growth is projected at 6.5%-7%, driven by domestic consumption and industrial expansion, positioning India as a resilient investment destination.