ITC Hotels: Jefferies initiated coverage on ITC Hotels (ITCH) with a ‘buy’ rating and a target price of Rs 240, citing strong growth potential. It projects a 16%/19% CAGR in EBITDA/PAT over FY24-FY27e and expects occupancy in India to rise to 75% by FY27. ITCH’s debt-free balance sheet and strategic expansion plans support long-term growth, despite short-term challenges in greenfield projects.
Oil Price Today (August 26): Crude oil tanks 6% in two days to hover near $85. What’s behind the decline?
Brent crude futures were down $2.35, or 2.65%, at $86 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell $1.94, or 2.36%, to $80.42.