ICICI Securities’ Probal Sen views the excise duty hike, not passed to consumers, positively, especially after prior LPG compensation disappointments. The collected excise tax, along with the LPG cylinder price increase, will offset accumulated LPG losses. While the market anticipated a price cut, the government is monitoring crude price trends.
Consumption, banking stocks offer best value amid market weakness: Sameer Dalal
Despite a broad market dip, investor Sameer Dalal sees significant opportunities in individual stocks trading at 52-week lows. He highlights Titagarh Rail Systems for its