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Stocks in news: TCS, Groww, Shriram Finance, Dixon Tech, Anand Rathi Wealth
Indian markets saw a rebound on Thursday, recovering from Wednesday's sharp sell-off. TCS reported a 5% year-on-year profit growth, and Groww affirmed its direct mutual fund strategy. Shriram Finance is raising funds to reduce borrowing costs after a rating upgrade. Maruti Suzuki plans to add service points, and Dixon Tech will expand smartphone manufacturing. Premier Energies commissioned a solar module facility, and Anand Rathi Wealth saw profit rise.
Top Gainers & Losers on 6 July: Swan Corp, Zen Tech, HFCL, HDFC Bank, Thermax, Hitachi Energy among top gainers
Indian stock markets rose on July 6, with benchmark indices gaining over 0.60%. The Nifty 50 closed 0.66% higher at 24,420, while Sensex advanced 0.67% to 78,236. HDFC Bank and Axis Bank drove gains, while Nifty Realty led sectoral increases with a 2% rise.
HDFC Bank reports 15.4% advance growth in June quarter, outpaces system; Deposits cross Rs 31.7 lakh cr
HDFC Bank witnessed robust growth in its June 2026 quarter results, with gross advances surging 15.4% year-on-year to Rs 30.61 lakh crore. Deposits also climbed 14.7% to Rs 31.70 lakh crore. This strong performance, coupled with a slight increase in the loan-to-deposit ratio, signals growing confidence in the bank's balance sheet. Savers are increasingly favoring term deposits for better yields.
SBI Securities prefers HDFC Bank, sees long-term upside in metals
Sunny Agarwal, Head Fundamental Research, Retail Desk at SBI Securities, remains positive on private banks, preferring HDFC Bank over Kotak Mahindra Bank after the lender received a clean legal review. He says Persistent Systems' acquisition benefits may take up to eight quarters to materialise, while slower growth remains a near-term concern. Agarwal is also bullish on the metals sector, with Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys as his top pick, and remains positive on Astral over the long term despite near-term challenges.
Banks boost renewable energy credit by 7% in April amid energy security concerns
Banks are boosting credit to renewable energy projects, with a 7% jump in April, as global conflicts highlight India's reliance on oil. This surge in funding for green energy underscores the nation's commitment to energy transition. Experts note a growing demand for climate finance, urging banks to develop specialized underwriting for sunrise sectors like solar and green hydrogen, which are poised for significant growth.
Worst is behind us, markets could hit new highs in 6-12 months: Envision’s Nilesh Shah
Nilesh Shah, Founder of Envision Capital, remains positive on digital platforms, defence, aerospace and consumer discretionary sectors, citing long-term domestic growth drivers. Shah expects stronger earnings, policy reforms and foreign investor participation to support markets, while also identifying opportunities linked to GLP-1 drugs, nutrition products and healthcare themes.
Trust MF CIO sees revival in corporate cycle, stays bullish on mid and smallcaps
Mihir Vora, Chief Investment Officer at Trust Mutual Fund, remains bullish on renewable energy, with a preference for solar, and is betting on transmission and distribution companies as well as commercial clean energy suppliers catering to sectors such as data centres.
Tata Consumer targets 17% Ebitda margin in 3 years via overhaul of distribution model
Tata Consumer Products is strategizing to improve margins, currently at 13.9%, by enhancing distribution channels and leveraging quick commerce growth. Recent acquisitions have boosted its entry into food services and pharmacy sectors.
Power and IT set to remain dominant industries as pvt sector leads India's investment landscape in post-Covid era: Report
Power and IT sectors are set to lead India's economic growth. New investment announcements show a strong focus on electricity and technology. This trend is driven by digital infrastructure and renewable energy needs. The private sector is now a major investor. Transport, chemicals, and metals also see substantial capital allocation. Consumer segments hold smaller shares.
Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and others buy stake in Rs 1,960 crore Lenskart block deal
ADIA-backed Platinum Jasmine A 2018 Trust sold a 2.3% stake in Lenskart through a Rs 1,960 crore block deal. The transaction attracted strong participation from mutual funds, insurers and foreign investors, reflecting continued confidence in the eyewear retailer’s growth prospects.
Indian IT stocks could deliver 40-70% earnings growth over three years: Sowilo's Sandip Agarwal
Sandip Agarwal, Fund Manager at Sowilo Investment Managers, is particularly bullish on small- and mid-cap IT companies and also sees opportunities in data centre infrastructure, cooling systems and related industrial sectors.
Edelweiss Alternatives’ Subahoo Chordia quits, likely to launch own fund
Subahoo Chordia, a key figure at Edelweiss Alternatives, has departed to launch his own infrastructure fund. He was instrumental in building the firm's real assets and infrastructure business, managing substantial assets and spearheading significant deals. Chordia's departure follows a successful tenure marked by substantial fundraising and strategic acquisitions in the infrastructure and clean energy sectors.