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More pressure ahead for telcos

As incumbents launched competitive tariffs to match those of Reliance Jio

More pressure ahead for telcos

Recent rate plans highlight more downsides till April 1, when RJio will start charging customers

RCom completes tower arm sale to Brookfield Infra for Rs 11,000 cr

Company debt expected to come down from Rs 42,000 cr to Rs 17,000 cr, after wireless & tower deals

Key verticals to shine for Bharat Forge in 2017

The bottoming out of the US heavy truck segment and rising crude oil prices should boost export revenues

Emission norms deadline to support Ashok Leyland

But, near-term sales would be hit due to demonetisation and falling demand from freight operators

Guidance, Q2 show boost for Prestige Estates

The management remains confident of meeting target on back of a strong March quarter

Multiple headwinds for Zee

Lower ratings and slowing ad revenue growth following the note ban point to muted outlook for FY17

Rental sales will be the key trigger for realty major DLF

Residential sales likely to be muted in the near term given demonetisation and deferment in purchases

Tata Motors in high gear

With improving demand in China and steady US sales, JLR volumes are expected to grow in double digits

Demonetisation will impact margins in December quarter

Consumers postponing purchase decisions amid uncertainty and severe cash crunch, companies, especially in consumer-facing sectors

Temporary blip for Exide, Amara Raja

Amara Raja and Exide Industries' operating profit margins could fall only a bit on increase in lead prices

Volume, margin worries for M&M

Plunge in tractor sales could mean liquidity stress in a market that also takes up a chunk of the firms UV sales

Lower competition, robust sales positive for Apollo Tyres

Strong November revenues, muted rubber prices bode well, should lead to improved sentiment

Strong forecast, digitisation are positives for Sun TV

Near-term ad revenue growth, however, could be affected by demonetisation

Lower competition, robust sales positive for Apollo Tyres

The company is the leader in the Indian TBR space with a market share of 35% in the OEM segment

Margin pressures to grow for Airtel, Idea

Spending on data network and lower revenue and volume growth will continue to pressure financials'

Telecom revenue growth forecasts cut on higher competition, demonetisation

Revenue growth fell to 4% in September quarter as compared to over 5% average growth in last six quarters

Idea Cellular could get relief from tower sale

High spending on data rollout, cut-throat competition, big debt leave Idea with tough choices

Hero: Rural revival to offset worries

Note ban will affect sales in near term, but company will benefit from rise in rural demand

Jet: Negatives not priced in

While the improvement in revenue is a positive, costs could play a spoilsport