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Kotak Institutional removes ABB India, Siemens, Cummins India from model portfolio
Kotak Institutional Equities' Sanjeev Prasad prefers private banks over IT and expensive industrial stocks, citing attractive valuations, stable credit growth and the potential for re-rating. He warned that AI-driven pricing pressure makes it difficult to value IT companies and said investors should avoid chasing richly valued capital goods and electrification stocks despite strong long-term themes. Healthcare, hospitality, retail and telecom remain among his preferred sectors.
Genus Power shares fall 10% after ₹268 crore block deal; Sources say GIC likely seller
Chiswick Investment or GIC has a 15.11% stake in Genus Power at the end of the March quarter, while close to 1.6 lakh small retail shareholders, or those with authorised share capital of up to ₹2 lakh, have a 16% stake in the company.
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.
Up to 42% upside! 9 stocks Jefferies, Motilal Oswal, others started coverage on. Do you own any?
Brokerages have initiated fresh coverage on several Indian stocks across metals, textiles, engineering and luxury retail, with mostly Buy ratings and double-digit upside targets. Firms like Meesho, Vedanta Aluminium, GE Vernova T&D and Welspun Living are seen as key beneficiaries of sectoral growth and structural demand trends.
Nithin Kamath recalls falling for a pyramid scheme, warns retail investors against 'easy money' promises
Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath shared his past entanglement with a pyramid scheme in his late teens, emphasizing that wealth building requires no shortcuts. He warned against schemes promising unusually high returns, noting that many continue to operate in India despite growing financial awareness. Kamath cautioned that making money in the stock market isn't easy and urged people to avoid referral-based money-making schemes, calling them almost invariably fraudulent.
SBI's improving performance warrants better valuation, chairman Setty says: Report
State Bank of India's chairman believes the bank is undervalued, citing improvements in financial strength, customer base, and earnings. He highlighted the success of the Yono digital platform, strengthened capital position, and the significant growth in value from its subsidiaries. SBI is also focusing on technology adoption, including AI, and sees opportunities in power, MSME, and retail lending, positioning itself for future growth despite evolving funding landscapes.
Reliance AGM: Reliance Retail bets on AI and consumer intelligence to power next phase of growth
Reliance Retail reported strong growth in FY26, driven by quick commerce, grocery network expansion, and rising consumer demand in fashion and electronics. The company plans to leverage AI and consumer insights for future growth, aiming for ₹1 lakh crore revenue by FY30.
Will Jio IPO finally get a date today? What to expect from Mukesh Ambani at RIL AGM
Reliance Industries shareholders eagerly await Mukesh Ambani's address at the 49th AGM, seeking a definitive Jio IPO date as the company's stock faces pressure. Investors are also looking for updates on Reliance Retail's potential listing, AI investments, and green energy initiatives, with several key deadlines approaching.
Bata India appoints Sanjay Rao as MD & CEO
Bata India has announced Sanjay Rao will take over as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer effective on August 24, 2026. He replaces Gunjan Shah. Rao brings over two decades of retail and consumer leadership experience from international markets. Bata Group sees India as a key growth market. Rao's appointment aims to drive consumer relevance and product strength for Bata India.
NSE launches 11 new sectoral indices; Nifty Power, Retail, Hospitals among additions - Mint
NSE launches 11 new sectoral indices; Nifty Power, Retail, Hospitals among additionsMint
NSE Indices launches 11 new sectoral indices, taking total count to 34
The newly launched indices are Nifty Power, Nifty Capital Goods, Nifty Telecommunications, Nifty Construction, Nifty Consumer Services, Nifty Commercial & Transport Services, Nifty Retail, Nifty Hospitals, Nifty NBFC, Nifty Housing Finance and Nifty Insurance.
Nilesh Shah bats for minimum qualifying criteria for F&O trading after Maharashtra man kills family, self over Rs 1.8 cr loss
Following a tragic incident in Maharashtra linked to stock market losses, Kotak AMC's Nilesh Shah called for mandatory qualification criteria for derivatives trading. Citing rising retail F&O losses and SEBI data showing most traders lose money, he urged stronger safeguards to curb excessive speculation in the market.