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Can weak operational performance in Q4 delay Axis Bank's re-rating?

Axis Bank Q4 result review: Analysts do not expect valuation to catch up with peers in light of the NII undershoot, impending dilution to fund the Citi deal, and higher operating expenditure guidance.

HUL better placed to fight inflation; negatives priced-in stock: Analysts

While analysts see near-term margin compression, on expected lines, due to rise in commodity prices, they believe HUL is relatively better placed to fight the inflation woes.

Is the government undervaluing LIC for its IPO?

LIC's much-awaited IPO is finally opening on May 4. But its current valuation is Rs 6 lakh cr, less than half of the expected value of Rs 13 lakh cr. Is the govt undervaluing the state-run behemoth?

April F&O expiry: Nifty eyeing a narrow trading range

Investors had a rollercoaster ride during the April F&O series, with bears having the slight edge. Will they triumph? Or will the bulls fight back today? Find out what to expect on the expiry day

Bajaj Finance Q4 result: Shares fall 7% on cost concerns, rich valuation

Bajaj Finance Q4 review: While asset under management, portfolio composition, and digital transformation will remain key drivers for the stock, premium valuation, and elevated costs may cap upside

Axis Bank to announce Q4 results on Thursday; here's what brokerages expect

Axis Bank Q4 preview: Axis Bank may report around 50 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth in net profit

Investors guide to benefitting from increased M&A activity in India Inc

India Inc is witnessing aggressive merger and acquisitions. While this underlines their desire for inorganic growth, analysts are cautioning investors. Find out how investors can benefit from them.

Explained: Why M&As are rising in India & how can investors benefit?

Reports suggest LTI & Mindtree could be eyeing a merger. Besides, the acquisition race for Holcim's India assets is heating up Ultratech Cement reportedly throwing in its hat in the ring

Can ICICI Bank dethrone HDFC Bank as sector leader?

ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank have been vying for the top position in banking space for quite some time. While ICICI seems to be beating HDFC now, there are certain trends that investors need to watch out

Analysts see 42% upside in ICICI Bank on market share gain, credit growth

ICICI Bank Q4 review: With steady growth delivery, strong asset quality, and low credit costs, the bank can continue to drive steady low-risk returns with consistent earnings per share compounding

ICICI Bank Q4 preview: Net profit may rise 46% YoY, NII 20%, say analysts

ICICI Bank Q4 preview: The net interest income is expected to grow in the range of 17 per cent to 24 per cent over previous year, up to Rs 12,890 crore

What are FPIs & domestic investors thinking about the market?

Foreign portfolio investors have sold equities worth Rs 1.58 trillion since Oct 2021. Domestic retail and institutional investors have also slowed down their trading activity. What does this indicate?

Analysts bullish on real estate sector amid increased capex, healthy demand

Going forward, the ability of developers to show growth on a high base of FY22 sales, and management of a weak macroeconomic environment along with rising interest rates would be the key monitorables

Real estate sales pick up. Know how to play the theme

After a decade of downtrend, rising investments in industrial and household segments, and sustained demand have brightened the outlook for the real estate sector. How should investors play the theme?

HDFC Bank: Merger, valuation concerns may weigh in near-term, say analysts

HDFC Bank Q4 result analysis: We have seen a de-rating of the bank's multiple in recent years and we are again at a point where the risk of further de-rating is high, analysts say

HDFC Bank Q4: PAT may rise up to 40% YoY on robust loan book, say analysts

HDFC Bank's non-interest income is expected to take a hit due to lower treasury income

March CPI inflation at 6.9% may trigger rate hike cycle from June: Analysts

Annual retail inflation shot up to a 17-month high of 6.95 per cent in March from a year ago, remaining above the tolerance limit of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for a third straight month

Equities or bonds? Where to invest in a rising interest rate scenario

The RBI's hawkish approach has taken markets by surprise. It has kicked-off a rate tightening cycle to tame inflation that spiked to 6.95% in March. What're the investment options in this scenario?

Sensex slides 871 pts in two days: Key factors spooking the markets

Rising bond yields, fears of aggressive rate hikes by global central banks, and Covid-19 scare in China are among the key pain-points for investors

Banks could shine in Q4 earnings season

While brokerages expect Q4 earnings of Nifty50 companies to hit record peak levels, the march is expected to be driven by banks and financials. Let's dive into the Street expecting from Q4 results