Jefferies downgraded Indus Towers to underperform, cutting its target amid contract renewal risks, rising capex, and competitive pressures. Potential tenant discounts, lower renewals, and high maintenance costs may weaken revenues, earnings growth, and limit dividend payouts over the medium term.
Midcap, small cap outperform large caps on margins amid rising input costs
Large-cap firms saw operating margins contract significantly year-on-year. Mid- and small-cap companies experienced lesser margin contractions amid rising costs. These smaller firms also achieved higher