ITC Hotels shares faced selling pressure. JM Financial started covering the stock with a ‘sell’ rating. The brokerage cited valuation concerns despite strong fundamentals. The stock price declined following the report. JM Financial acknowledged ITC Hotels’ leadership and growth. However, limited near-term asset commissioning and current valuations led to the ‘sell’ recommendation.
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Q1 profit jumps 35% on strong income growth
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank reported a 35% year-on-year rise in June quarter net profit to Rs 412 crore, driven by higher income and net interest income.