Indian market recovery driven by govt spending & rural demand: Gokul Laroia, Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley’s Gokul Laroia believes Indian market recovery hinges on government spending and rural demand revival. He anticipates continued US dollar weakening. Laroia notes global investors were cautious about India but that sentiment is shifting. He acknowledges India’s valuations are high but justified by earnings growth and ROE. US Treasury yields are a concern due […]
Bad loan provisions increased in March qtr amid microfin stress
Loan loss provisioning by banks, especially private sector banks, increased in the March 2025 quarter due to higher slippages and asset quality pressure in microfinance loans. NPA provisioning rose sequentially and year-on-year, with 22 banks reporting an increase. Stress in the microfinance portfolio is expected to continue, potentially leading to further slippages in the coming […]
Telecom, services draw big FPI flows; IT faces selloff in late May
In the latter half of May, foreign funds favored telecom, services, capital goods, and consumer goods, with telecom experiencing significant inflows due to the Singtel-Bharti Airtel deal. Conversely, IT saw the largest outflows amid concerns about the US economy and geopolitical shifts. Investors realigned portfolios, recognizing unwarranted sell-offs in services and FMCG sectors due to […]
RBI’s surprise rate, CRR cuts may accelerate banks’ earnings recovery: Analysts
Reserve Bank of India’s unexpected rate cut may boost bank earnings. Analysts predict net interest margins will recover faster than expected. The CRR reduction should soften the impact on margins. It will also improve liquidity. Experts believe this is more beneficial for banks than NBFCs. The rate cut may initially pressure margins.
How will RBI’s rate cut impact bank profits and interest rates?
Following the RBI’s policy measures, banks are poised to benefit from increased liquidity. This influx allows for strategic deployment into credit or securities, boosting interest income while anticipated deposit rate cuts lower funding costs. Consequently, net interest income and profit margins are expected to improve, with NIM pressure potentially bottoming out by the end of […]
Earnings growth likely to bottom out in Q2 FY26: Motilal Oswal’s Sneha Poddar
Markets may enter a consolidation phase despite a better-than-expected Q4, says Sneha Poddar of Motilal Oswal. She expects real earnings momentum to emerge only in H2FY26, with Q2 likely marking the bottom. Time correction may continue as fresh triggers remain limited. Meanwhile, downgrade pressures may ease as global cues, including China and trade tensions, show […]
3 reasons why Warren Buffett doesn’t buy REITs, but here’s why that shouldn’t stop you
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway largely avoids REITs due to their tax structure and the company’s investment philosophy, which prioritizes high unleveraged returns. However, Indian REITs offer individual investors tax-efficient income and liquidity, making them a potentially smart portfolio addition. SEBI regulations and transparency further enhance their appeal as an alternative to traditional real estate.
Fund Manager Talk | Markets may move in 5% range till festive season: Trideep Bhattacharya
Indian equities are expected to consolidate in a narrow range over the next few months as corporate earnings remain the missing link, says Trideep Bhattacharya of Edelweiss MF. While macro headwinds have eased and policy momentum has improved, meaningful earnings revival is seen only in H2FY26. Consumption, financials, and defence are key sectors to watch, […]
Azad Engineering block deal: Nomura picks stake worth Rs 66 crore in this smallcap defence stock
Nomura acquired over 4.1 lakh shares in Azad Engineering for Rs 66 crore through a block deal at an 8% discount. Despite the investment, Azad’s stock fell over 5% and remains volatile, underperforming Nifty in 2025.
Cochin Shipyard, Astrazeneca among top 10 small-cap gainers this week, rallying up to 28%
Indian stock benchmarks Sensex and Nifty recorded their first weekly gain this week after two straight weeks of decline. On the weekly front, the BSE benchmark surged 737.98 points or 0.90%, while the Nifty jumped 252.35 points or 1%. Interest-rate-sensitive sectors surged, with the realty index soaring nearly 5% on Friday, after the Reserve Bank […]