MRF Q4 Results: Co announces dividend of Rs 229 per share as PAT jumps 31% YoY
Tyre major MRF Ltd declared a final dividend of Rs 229 per share for FY25, taking the total payout to Rs 235. Q4 results showed a 31% YoY jump in net profit to Rs 498 crore and a 12% rise in revenue to Rs 6,944 crore. EBITDA rose 18%, with margins at 15%.
Don’t chase defence stocks on sentiment; focus on fundamentals and export potential: Ashish Gupta
There are the few companies that will probably benefit from higher defence spending in India and globally and there we see larger upside, but I would not kind of say that it is a broad rush approach that you should take towards the sector.
Operation Sindoor aftermath: Nilesh Shah on 3 factors driving market trajectory
Kotak AMC’s Nilesh Shah notes that global support and potential US warnings have eased market concerns following geopolitical tensions. Strong FPI inflows, returning sooner than expected, and robust domestic flows are driving the market’s upward trend. The Indo-UK FTA, which opens up UK export markets, further boosts market confidence, overshadowing potential worries.
BSE, NSE restrict access to websites for overseas users: Reports
National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange have limited website access for international users. This action does not affect trading by overseas investors. BSE monitors cyber threats at home and abroad. As a safety measure, BSE blocks certain websites and locations. This protects users and systems from potential cyber risks. The exchanges are taking proactive […]
Paytm shares rally over 5% after Q4 loss narrows
Paytm’s parent company, One97 Communications, saw shares rise after reporting a narrower consolidated net loss of Rs 540 crore for Q4FY25, despite exceptional items. Revenue declined 16% year-on-year but increased sequentially. The company anticipates potential policy clarity around merchant discount rates on UPI, which could offer incremental monetization opportunities.
Lesson for Indian companies in Buffett handover; new Berkshire CEO likely to bet on hard assets: Raamdeo Agrawal
Raamdeo Agrawal of Motilal Oswal Group anticipates a shift towards tangible assets for wealth creation. He highlights infrastructure projects as a key opportunity. Agrawal notes Berkshire Hathaway’s potential move into hard assets under new leadership. He suggests they might invest in cross-country infrastructure. He also observes Berkshire Hathaway’s large cash reserves.
Swaminathan Aiyar cautions on short-term impact on markets if tensions persist
We have shown the skill to do this in the past. I hope we will show the skill to do this in the current situation also, that would be my expectation. I do not expect a runaway escalation. But could there be more than one step of escalation is possible and yet I would say […]
Sunny Agrawal predicts strong FY26 for cement sector as profitability improves
Among the PSU bank basket, on one hand we have seen a very good set of number from Indian Bank, so there again, we feel there is a value that lies there trading at 0.9 times one year forward price to book. So, we feel the fair value of Indian Bank is close to Rs […]
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Is gold the new growth asset? 3 reasons why yellow metal rose 28% in 4 months: Ajit Banerjee
We are all aware markets do not like uncertainty of any type, and by nature, it is forward-looking. Hence, it reacts either positively or negatively depending upon the underlying developments.
Q4 results today: Coal India, Dabur among 49 companies to announce earnings on Wednesday
Coal India is expected to post a stable performance in the March 2025 quarter, with flat revenue and modest growth in profitability aided by improved e-auction realisations and cost discipline. The company’s net profit is expected to grow by an average of 4% YoY, while revenue is likely to remain largely unchanged compared to the […]