Brokerages raise Asian Paints price targets after strong Q1 earnings, but retain cautious stance
Brokerages increased price targets for Asian Paints after strong June quarter earnings. Most analysts maintained their existing recommendations for the paint company. Rich valuations and rising raw material costs limit the stock’s upside potential. Intense competition also continues to affect the company’s performance. Analysts’ consensus price target suggests a ten percent upside from Thursday’s close.
Global Market Today: Asian stocks rise on Korean rally, yen holds gains
Asian stocks advanced as chip shares revived artificial intelligence trade confidence. South Korea’s Kospi Index surged over fourteen percent, rebounding strongly. Japan’s shares also gained, lifting the regional MSCI Asia Pacific gauge. The yen held its gains after authorities intervened to support the nation’s currency. Attention remains on the Bank of Japan’s policy decision announcement […]
State insurers quote low premiums to win NPCIL nuke insurance cover
Nuclear Power Corp of India (NPCIL) had budgeted Rs 30.13 crore, including taxes, for insuring Tarapur units 3 and 4 under a one-year property damage programme, said sources. The reverse auction for covering the risk, however, saw bids fall dramatically, with Oriental Insurance quoting Rs 10 crore, United India Insurance Rs 10.98 crore, and New […]
FCNR(B) hurdle: Singapore holds ground on withholding tax
Given the spread between interest offered on FCNR deposits and interest charged on loans, a 10% WTH on loan interest on tax grossed-up basis would erase effective returns. Where spreads are thin and final yield is generated through higher leverage, the tax can result in negative return.
Can Juniper Green Energy IPO deliver long-term growth for high risk investors?
Juniper Green Energy plans a ₹1,800 crore IPO to reduce its debt burden. The company is aggressively expanding its renewable energy capacity to meet demand. Most of its power generation is secured through long-term purchase agreements. However, high leverage and execution risks are key concerns for investors. The issue is suitable for long-term investors with […]
Mid-tier private banks rake in more low-cost deposits
“Our Casa was only 10% initially. For the first three or four years of taking over management of this bank, we slowed down the loan book and focused on building the Casa ratio to 50%,” V Vaidyanathan, MD and CEO, IDFC First Bank, told ET in an interview. “If we had kept growing the loan […]
AI selloff knocks South Korea, Taiwan down global market cap rankings
South Korea and Taiwan market caps declined significantly after initial gains. This fall was driven by concerns over artificial intelligence capital expenditure sustainability. Taiwan slipped to seventh and South Korea to tenth in global stock market rankings. Indian equities showed resilience, with the Sensex posting a modest gain. India now holds the sixth spot with […]
Scheme selection key as mutual fund returns vary widely across categories
Mutual fund returns show significant differences between top and bottom performers. The flexi-cap category saw a wide gap between gains and losses. Small-cap funds also displayed considerable divergence in their yearly performance. Market trends favored stock-specific bets and certain sectors over traditional ones. Investors must understand fund styles and team track records for better selection.