The Compass

Steel sector eyes stronger quarters as demand and realisations improve

Low inventories, stronger seasonal demand and firm prices could support steel makers, though raw material costs and domestic supply-demand trends remain key monitorables

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 10:32 PM IST

Indus Towers looks to catch next growth signal on India, Africa expansion

Brokerages see growth improving as Vodafone Idea steps up network spending and Indus Towers expands into Africa, with higher dividends expected from FY27 onwards

Updated On: 01 Oct 2026 | 11:50 PM IST

Subscriber gains positive but Vodafone Idea yet to bridge funding gap

Improving subscriber trends and ARPU offer some comfort, but Vodafone Idea still needs substantial funding to finance its ₹45,000 crore capex plan and meet obligations

Updated On: 30 Sep 2026 | 10:11 PM IST

Higher fuel costs for IndiGo likely to keep profits under pressure

IndiGo's market dominance, fleet expansion and international growth offer long-term upside, but elevated fuel costs continue to weigh on margins

Updated On: 30 Sep 2026 | 7:49 AM IST

Despite geopolitical risks, Street remains bullish on Petronet LNG outlook

Analysts remain positive on Petronet LNG, citing Kochi growth, new revenue streams and project execution despite high spot LNG prices and geopolitical risks ahead.

Updated On: 28 Sep 2026 | 11:17 PM IST

Rising competition, premium valuations likely to cap gains in Meesho

Meesho's asset-light value-commerce model, Valmo logistics network and growth potential are strengths, but rising competition and premium valuations pose risks

Updated On: 25 Sep 2026 | 11:21 PM IST

Irdai's draft distribution norms could put insurance volumes at risk

Proposed commission caps, tighter expense limits and restrictions on loan bundling could disrupt distribution channels and lead to volume declines in the short term

Updated On: 24 Sep 2026 | 11:35 PM IST

Voltas eyes growth over margins in near term, bets on market share gains

Voltas prioritises market share and absolute profit as high input costs weigh on margins, while betting on data centres and backward integration for growth

Updated On: 23 Sep 2026 | 9:26 PM IST

Gail outlook robust as strong Q1, subsidiary listing offer value upside

GAIL's strong Q1 performance, improving gas transmission volumes and petrochemical recovery point to a robust earnings outlook, while the proposed GAIL Gas listing could unlock additional value

Updated On: 22 Sep 2026 | 10:45 PM IST

Tata Capital growth outlook stays positive despite near-term headwinds

Retail and SME momentum supports Tata Capital's 23-25 per cent growth guidance, though funding costs, high crude prices and proposed RBI rules remain key risks

Updated On: 22 Sep 2026 | 8:24 AM IST

Zomato, Swiggy's competitive intensity in qcom may inch up in medium term

India is a functional duopoly when it comes to food delivery though there are challengers to Eternal (Zomato) and Swiggy

Updated On: 18 Sep 2026 | 11:04 PM IST

Domestic demand for non-ferrous metals set to rise 8-9% in FY27

Global supply disruptions and low inventories have triggered a rise in prices by 30-40 per cent across April-Aug 26

Updated On: 18 Sep 2026 | 8:57 AM IST

Higher-than-expected 40 bps UPI fee set to boost fintech earnings

The framework excludes UPI-linked CC payments, and is expected to affect only 4 per cent of merchant transaction volume.

Updated On: 16 Sep 2026 | 11:58 PM IST

Omnia buy adds to Solar Inds' explosive growth, but valuations high

The $1.35 billion all-cash acquisition will expand Solar Industries' global explosives footprint, strengthen supply chains and add exposure to new international markets

Updated On: 15 Sep 2026 | 11:09 PM IST

Ather Energy on a long growth road, but hurdles remain along the way

Rising electric two-wheeler adoption, capacity expansion and a mass-market platform could drive Ather's growth, but competition and supply risks remain

Updated On: 15 Sep 2026 | 12:04 AM IST

Distribution expansion, new products to drive HDFC AMC's growth

HDFC AMC is betting on wider distribution, new products and alternative investments to drive AUM growth, even as higher costs and margin pressure weigh on performance

Updated On: 11 Sep 2026 | 11:44 PM IST

Elevated oil prices to weigh on OMCs after sequential gains in Q2

OMCs are likely to report sequential improvement in Q2FY27 on stronger refining margins and lower LPG under-recoveries, but H2FY27 faces significant downside risks

Updated On: 10 Sep 2026 | 11:04 PM IST

Defence growth trajectory remains elevated, but execution holds the key

Rising defence orders and policy support point to strong growth for domestic manufacturers, but supply-chain gaps, lumpy spending and execution remain key risks.

Updated On: 09 Sep 2026 | 11:40 PM IST

Order inflow boost, revenue visibility for GE Vernova T&D India

L-1 status for the Barmer II-South Kalamb HVDC order could lift the company's order inflow to around Rs 23,100 crore, nearly four times its FY26 revenue

Updated On: 08 Sep 2026 | 10:50 PM IST

Volume gains, diversification into coal and minerals to drive NMDC growth

NMDC targets 60 MT of iron ore production in FY27 and plans to start commercial thermal coal output as it diversifies into coal, critical minerals and rare earth elements

Updated On: 07 Sep 2026 | 10:50 PM IST