SRF shares surged 8.5% in two days, hitting a 52-week high after strong Q3 FY25 results. PAT rose 7% YoY to Rs 271 crore, while revenue grew 14% to Rs 3,491 crore. The chemicals and packaging films businesses saw solid growth. Jefferies maintained an ‘underperform’ rating, citing stretched valuations and muted specialty chemicals demand.
Patchy rains may hit rural lending, banks stay cautious
Bankers are closely watching monsoon rains and their impact on rural credit. Uneven rainfall poses inflation risks for summer crops and rural incomes. A strong