Paytm to announce Q3 earnings on Monday. Here’s is what to expect

Paytm, operated by One 97 Communications, is set to report its December quarter earnings, with revenue expected between Rs 1,842 crore and Rs 1,826 crore, a 35-36% YoY decline. Yes Securities predicts an EBITDA loss of Rs 100 crore and Emkay Research estimates a net loss of Rs 346 crore.

Asian stocks advance as Trump and Xi discuss trade

Shares in Australia, Japan and South Korea gained. A gauge of US-listed Chinese shares jumped 3.2% Friday as Trump described the talk between the two leaders as “very good.” US futures were slightly lower in Asian trading with Wall Street closed on Monday due to a holiday.

Burmans’ Religare open offer to start on January 27

Burman family’s open offer to acquire 26% additional stake in Religare Enterprises Ltd begins on January 27. The offer targets 9 crore shares, closing on February 7. Burmans currently hold a 25.12% stake. Announced in September 2023, the Rs 2,116-crore bid faced opposition from REL independent directors citing fraud allegations.

Stock splits could be a reason for cheer, worry too

Stock splits are intended to reduce the price of shares, making them more accessible to retail investors. However, several Indian small-cap companies have misused this mechanism, using it as a significant milestone to artificially inflate their stock prices.

Motilal Oswal refutes bribery allegations

Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund is one of the top institutional investors in Kalyan. These rumours had resulted in Motilal Oswal shares falling 12% in the past three trading days and Kalyan’s shares tumbling 20% in the past week and 33% in a month.

Rising funding costs may hit NBFC margins

NBFCs are expected to face pressure on margins due to liquidity issues and high funding costs in Q3 of 2024. Microfinance companies and those with high unsecured loans may see payment delays. Analysts predict slowed credit growth, elevated credit costs, and deteriorating asset quality, exacerbated by subdued vehicle financing and regulatory scrutiny.