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Stock valuations factor in negatives for ICICI Lombard, say analysts

Improving topline growth but combined ratio, loss ratio key concerns

A physicist in multiverse

A short but beautifully written book by an Albanian woman physicist delves into the non-mathematical explanations of the existence of multiple universes and where the hypothesis could lead

Growth, moderate valuations positive for ICICI Prudential Life Insurance

Value of new business growth and margins remained strong in Q2

Banking stocks: Investors need to tread cautiously amid macro challenges

Indian inflation is running at 7.4 per cent, while the 364-day T Bill yield in late September auctions was 6.65 per cent

Opportune time to stock up on gold as global inflation surges, rupee falls

Low prices and the underlying demand for the yellow metal, coupled with high inflation are positives

Titan stock shines after Q2 update, addition of 105 stores in the quarter

The stock has always been highly valued with a current PE that's usually averaged around 45-50x

Lingering questions after a scandal

Cheating poses an existential challenge to chess. It's hard to know how it will be mitigated, but it must be, if chess is to continue being a legitimate sport

Zee stock gets a boost post CCI clearing mega merger deal with Sony

Though there are some near-term concerns on the business front, most analysts are positive

Success of new launches, margin improvement to drive Eicher Motors

September volumes were better than estimates led by the new launch Hunter 350

If Nifty50 falls below 16,500 mark, it will be a short-term bearish signal

The 200-DMA is generally a good indicator of a long-term trend

Bandhan Bank stock weighed down by weak sentiment; worst may be priced in

The guidance is for overall 20 per cent growth in 2022-23

A shift towards indigenisation: 'Make in India' fortifies defence spending

An analysis of defence capex over the past 12 years shows a noticeable shift towards indigenisation

Earth aims DART to knock asteroid off course; now all eyes are on the sky

Scientists will be watching through the next several weeks to see how effective the impact was

Slowing demand, higher valuation point to weak outlook for Hindalco

Lockdowns in China, energy shortages in Europe and tightening interest rates may have an impact on production, leading to lower supply

Moonlighting: Well, why not?

The writing is on the wall, but many businesses will take a while to recognise that the transition to working from home and gig-work is permanent

Gains ahead for SBI: Higher NIM could lead to double digit earnings growth

A recovering economy may lead to higher credit demand from corporates, despite rising rates and there are signs that retail consumption is picking up

Strong demand to drive gains for stocks of city gas distributors

GAIL has come under pressure since it is not receiving contracted liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes and it is being forced to buy LNG at much higher prices

Electric vehicle launch success key to further gains for M&M stock

SUV launches getting traction, weak rural demand a headwind for tractors

Valuations factor in multiple positives for Power Grid Corporation

Brokerages are positive given growth prospects, falling debt levels and high dividends

Further correction in IT stocks not ruled out amid multiple headwinds

The IT industry is seen as a hedge against rupee depreciation