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 […]

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.

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 […]