Valuations

In an email interview, Yogesh Kalwani says he prefers a mix of largecaps and select mid- and smallcap names, with sector tilts towards BFSI and healthcare

India's small and midcap profit pools are expanding faster than large-caps, driven by the manufacturing, capital goods, and infrastructure upcycle

After a brief period of calm & improving profitability, both Eternal (Zomato) & Swiggy appear set for another showdown, reminiscent of the fiery land-grab phase that began in late 2024, analysts said.

Since the launch of ChatGPT in 2022, Nvidia's shares have climbed 12-fold as the AI frenzy propelled the S&P 500 to record highs

Just as domestic investors aren't married to one stock forever, foreign investors too assess all markets and make tactical shifts, says Ambani

Nuvama flagged 'high valuations' and 'near-term industry weakness' as key reasons for caution, even as structural positives remain intact.

A balanced allocation to gold for crisis protection, bonds for stability, and quality equities for growth can help build resilient portfolios in CY25

India's steel sector gains from Chinese production cuts, resilient domestic demand and export momentum, though near-term margins face seasonal weakness and input cost pressure

The outlook for global equities in 2025-26 remains uncertain, with Anand Rathi noting that sentiment around Indian equities is even more cautious

Bank of America (BofA) Global Research has maintained a positive recommendation on securities issued by Vedanta Resources Ltd and its subsidiary, citing reduced holding company liquidity risk, cheaper debt, and lower reliance on dividends in the future. The firm's report follows allegations by a US-based short seller Viceroy Research of Vedanta Resources' structural subordination, reliance on brand fees/dividends to service debt and frequent changes in senior management. Vedanta Group has strongly rejected the allegations. "Even so, the holding company's liquidity risk has been reduced with a reduction in its debt to USD 5.3 billion by end of financial year (FY) 2025, driven by dividends and brand fees from its majority-owned Vedanta Ltd, and a 12 per cent stake sale in the latter (ownership reduced to 56.4 per cent as of FY25), and lower repayments (USD 450-650 million per annum) over the next three years with recent refinancing," the firm said. It also noted the moderation in ...

Shark Tank India-backed ice pops brand Skippi secures ₹12 crore to drive growth, expand in the Middle East and strengthen leadership as it eyes ₹100 crore valuation

OYO-owned co-working firm Innov8 has sold 3 per cent stake in the company to investors at a valuation of Rs 1,000 crore to expand its business amid rising demand of flexible workspace, according to sources. Raymond Family Office has emerged as the lead investor, acquiring nearly 2 per cent share, they added. Global travel tech platform OYO Group declined to comment. In January this year, Innov8 had raised Rs 110 crore from investors, diluting 10 per cent of its equity to a clutch of high-profile investors including family offices of Gauri Khan, Mankind Pharma, Rupa Group, and Jagruti Dalmia. Founded in 2015 by Ritesh Malik, Innov8 has more than 30 centres across 10 cities -- Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, and Indore. Innov8 has seen over 90 occupancies in its centres, driven by rising demand for flexible office spaces. It plans to reach 100 centres by end of this year. Innov8 has reported a profit after tax of Rs 62 crore for 2023

While acknowledging that valuations appear stretched, Standard Chartered noted that Nifty's 12-month forward P/E ratio of 20.6x is above its long-term average of 18.2x but still below recent peaks.

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Despite private banks performing strongly in 2025 so far, the last three months have seen a sharp reversal, with PSU banks taking the lead.

The index may flirt with 25,000, but most stocks are still nursing their wounds, SAMCO Securities said in a recent note

The key gauges are only about 5 per cent away from hitting the peak levels they touched in September last year

More earnings downgrades are probable as fiscal 2024-25 (FY25) results come in, according to Anirudh Garg

After a period of being net buyers in the first half of the fiscal year, FIIs reversed their stance in the second half, unloading over ₹1.5 lakh crore worth of Indian equities

Nomura Nifty target: Nomura suggests investors stay highly "selective" and bet on stocks and/or sectors with relative valuation comfort