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Earnings likely to improve, but rising oil could hurt in short term: SBI Securities
Sunny Agarwal, Head of Fundamental Research, Retail Desk at SBI Securities, expects double-digit earnings recovery over FY27–28, despite near-term risks from crude-led margin pressure in Q1. He sees mid- and small-cap opportunities in hospitality, capital markets, and select banks, with improving return ratios. He also flags recovery in building materials and consumer staples, while infra push and regional growth could support sectors like cement and logistics.
Stock Alert: Wockhardt, Jindal Stainless, Petronet LNG, Manappuram Finance, Aarti Industries
Larsen & Toubro, Mahindra and Mahindra, Punjab National Bank, Marico, Hero Motocorp, Lloyds Metals and Energy, SRF, Coforge, United Breweries, Poonawalla Fincorp, Ajanta Pharma, Emcure Pharmaceuticals, Aadhar Housing Finance, Gallantt Ispat, Jammu and Kashmir Bank, Voltamp Transformers, AAVAS Financiers, Lloyds Engineering Works, Alkyl Amines Chemicals, SJS Enterprises, Shilchar Technologies, GNG Electronics, Gujarat Heavy Chemicals, Aeroflex Industries, Shanthi Gears, Shoppers Stop, Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries, Cigniti Technologies, Raymond Realty, Raymond, Shipping Corporation of India Land and Assets, PTC India Financial Services, Spandana Sphoorty Financial, Dolphin Offshore Enterprises (India), CFF Fluid Control, DCW, Automobile Corporation of Goa (ACGL), Paushak, Mafatlal Industries, B Right Realestate, Kothari Petrochem, Foseco Crucible (India), Sutlej Textiles and Industries, Primo Chemicals, Onward Technologies, Kriti Nutrients, Jenburkt Pharma, Kriti Industries ..
Sun Pharma Dividend Update: What 6.6 lakh retail holders need to know after Organon deal
At the end of the March quarter, Sun Pharma had a total of 6.6 lakh small retail shareholders, or those with an authorized share capital of up to ₹2 lakh. Starting February 2022, shareholders of Sun Pharma have received ₹62 per share as dividend payouts.
FM Nirmala Sitharaman meets heads of banks on AI risks following concerns over Anthropic's Mythos
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman convened a meeting with bank heads to address Artificial Intelligence (AI) risks, particularly concerning Anthropic's Mythos model and its potential to compromise financial system data security. Banks have been urged to implement preemptive measures to safeguard their systems, customer data, and funds following discussions on AI's implications for the financial sector.
Tata Group stock sees best single-day jump in 16 months after profitability returns in Q4
India's Mutual Funds do not have any shareholding in NELCO, while Schlumberger Ltd. owns a 3.8% stake. As many as 6.9 lakh small retail investors, or those with authorized share capital of up to ₹2 lakh, have a 33.1% stake in the company.
INR slips back beyond Rs 93 per dollar mark amid volatile geopolitical situation; RBI in focus
The Indian rupee depreciated around 20 paise to close beyond Rs 93 mark against the US dollar on Tuesday, as investors remained on edge ahead of US President Donald Trump's deadline for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and the Reserve Bank's monetary policy review. The USD/INR pair is trading under pressure, dragged down by unabated withdrawal of foreign capital, a firm dollar, and higher crude oil prices amid a volatile geopolitical situation. Nevertheless, Indian shares recovered from an early slide to end notably higher on Tuesday as the clock ticked towards a deadline that U.S. President Donald Trump has set to bomb Iranian power plants if it does not open the Strait of Hormuz. Benchmark indexes Sensex and Nifty extended gains for a fourth consecutive session despite Trump describing a "significant proposal" received from Iran as "not good enough" and threatening to decimate Iran within four hours if it did not agree to a deal by Tuesday night. Moreover, market participants ...
INR regains momentum following RBI initiatives
The Indian rupee gained 14 paise to close at 93.04 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, following the Reserve Bank's initiatives designed to curb speculation and dampen volatility in the rupee. Though the RBI measures are rupee-positive, unabated withdrawal of foreign capital, a strengthening dollar, and rising crude oil prices amid a volatile geopolitical situation continue to put pressure on the rupee. The RBI tightened its rules to curb speculative positions and capped banks' net open positions at USD 100 million. Indian shares recovered from an early slide to end sharply higher on Monday after reports emerged that the United States and Iran are engaged in indirect negotiations to explore a potential 45-day truce that could lead to a more permanent resolution to the conflict.
AI to disrupt banking? Nomura initiates coverage on 3 NBFC stocks that can beat banks for next 15 years
Nomura has initiated coverage on Tata Capital, L&T Finance and Piramal Finance with Buy ratings, citing their expanding product portfolios and rapid adoption of AI-driven lending engines. The brokerage expects NBFCs to outpace banks over the next 15 years, driven by MSME credit gaps, digital data analytics and rising retail penetration.
IIFL Home Finance Limited raises $300 million from Asian Development Bank to expand affordable housing for women
IIFL Home Finance secures a 300 million dollar loan from Asian Development Bank and partners to boost affordable, green housing finance for low-income women in India amid a major housing deficit.
Stocks to Watch Today: Shyam Metalics, Aurobindo Pharma, ACME Solar, PDS, Deep Ind, Godrej Consumer, CreditAccess, Jubilant FoodWorks in focus on 07 April
Stocks to Watch, 7 Apr | Stocks like Jubilant FoodWorks, Fino Payments Bank, CreditAccess Grameen, Gallantt Ispat, Godrej Consumer Products, PC Jeweller, Shyam Metalics and Energy, Aurobindo Pharma, ACME Solar Holdings, PDS, Deep Industries, Vivid Electromech, and Sammaan Capital will be in focus on April 7.