Nomura initiates ‘reduce’ ratings on Godrej Properties and Phoenix Mills. The brokerage projects an 18% downside for Godrej Properties and 11% for Phoenix Mills. Execution risks and slowing growth are concerns. Nomura cites weakening pre-sales and margin pressures. The brokerage urges valuation realism in India’s real estate sector. It highlights stretched valuations relative to sector benchmarks.
Banks unlikely to reduce deposit rates despite RBI easing
Following the latest repo rate decrease, bankers foresee only slight adjustments to deposit rates. The landscape, characterized by sluggish savings yields and elevated credit-deposit ratios,