Portfolio matters more than individual stocks: Nilesh Shah shares WhatsApp forward on IPL
Sharing a WhatsApp forward listing individual award winners from the recently concluded IPL season—none from RCB—Nilesh Shah of Kotak Mutual Fund highlighted on social media that, just like in investing, the overall portfolio matters more than individual stocks.
How will midcap and smallcaps perform vis-a-vis largecaps going ahead? Mahesh Patil explains
Mahesh Patil of ABSL AMC suggests mid and small-cap companies may see renewed investment. Despite higher valuations, their long-term growth potential remains attractive. Rate cuts could boost urban consumption, particularly in mortgages and autos. Rural economy shows promise with better real wages and good monsoons. While auto sector outlook is weak, a post-festive season pick-up […]
Wealth management firms poised for structural bull run, consolidation seen: Hemang Jani
Hemang Jani highlights Bosch’s stable performance and diversification into EV components as appealing in the MNC space. He favors wealth management companies like 360 One or Nuvama, anticipating a structural bull run and potential consolidation. In the auto sector, Jani prefers Mahindra & Mahindra and TVS, expecting positive impact from a normal monsoon and potential […]
Buy, Sell or Hold: Motilal Oswal recommends a buy on PNB Housing; YES Securities downgrades Indoco Remedies
Brokerage houses have issued varied stock recommendations for PNB Housing Finance, PI Industries, and Indoco Remedies. Motilal Oswal is optimistic about PNB Housing Finance, while Emkay Global retains a ‘Reduce’ rating on PI Industries due to growth concerns. YES Securities downgraded Indoco Remedies to ‘Sell’, citing earnings pressure and regulatory constraints.
ICICI Securities maintains Add on Apollo Hospitals, raises target price to Rs 7,500
ICICI Securities maintains an Add call on Apollo Hospitals Enterprise, raising the target price to Rs 7,500. This revision reflects anticipated faster growth and improved margins in the pharmacy sector. The brokerage has increased revenue, EBITDA, and PAT estimates for FY26 and FY27, valuing the hospital business at 25x FY27E EV/EBITDA.
I-Sec maintains Hold on Century Plyboards, lowers target price to Rs 743
ICICI Securities maintains a Hold call on Century Plyboards, revising the target price to Rs 743. The company reported a 13% YoY revenue growth in Q4FY25, driven by plywood and MDF segments, though overall margins contracted. While management anticipates strong growth in FY26, ICICI Securities has adjusted EBITDA estimates, citing margin pressures in laminates and […]
JM Financial maintains Buy on Welspun Living; lowers target price to Rs 200
JM Financial maintains a Buy call on Welspun Living, projecting a target price of Rs 200. The company’s Q4FY25 consolidated total income rose to Rs 2648.16 crore, with a net profit of Rs 133.04 crore. Despite tariff uncertainty impacting margins, the brokerage anticipates earnings growth driven by stable cotton prices and government support for the […]
REC shares rise 2% amid Rs 1.55 lakh cr fundraise plans, SPV strike off
REC Share Price: The REC board has approved a Rs 1.55 lakh crore fundraising plan through bonds and proposed the strike-off of Rajgarh III Power Transmission Ltd, a project-specific SPV. The decision to dissolve the SPV comes after the government de-notified the associated project.
M&M emerges as top auto pick with EV and SUV momentum: Chakri Lokapriya
India’s solar sector is experiencing a surge, driven by decreasing panel prices, prompting industries like Maruti to adopt solar power, reducing long-term costs. Despite potential export revenue margin pressures and reduced government subsidies post-Trump era, India is significantly expanding its solar capacity. Among automakers, M&M presents a strong investment opportunity due to its diverse product […]
ETMarkets Smart Talk – RBI may cut rates by 50 bps in 2025 as growth needs support, says Dr. Joseph Thomas of Emkay Wealth
Emkay Wealth Management’s Dr. Joseph Thomas anticipates a potential RBI rate cut in 2025 amid controlled inflation and growth imperatives. He navigates global volatility from tariff tensions and US bond yield fluctuations, highlighting India’s improving earnings and IPO surge. Opportunities exist for long-term investors in SMIDs, infrastructure, PSU equities, consumer discretionary, healthcare, technology, and utilities […]