ITC Hotels: Jefferies initiated coverage on ITC Hotels (ITCH) with a ‘buy’ rating and a target price of Rs 240, citing strong growth potential. It projects a 16%/19% CAGR in EBITDA/PAT over FY24-FY27e and expects occupancy in India to rise to 75% by FY27. ITCH’s debt-free balance sheet and strategic expansion plans support long-term growth, despite short-term challenges in greenfield projects.
AU Small Finance Bank Q2 profit jumps 53% to Rs 858 crore
AU’s gross non-performing assets ratio fell 42 basis points (bps) to 1.99% at the end of September. This helped in 25% lower provision at Rs