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.
Yen weakens after intervention-led surge ahead of BOJ policy decision
The Japanese yen faced renewed pressure after Tokyo intervened in currency markets. The dollar gained as traders questioned the US Federal Reserve’s inflation stance. Japan