Profit growth worst in five quarters, weak demand takes its toll
Both sales and profits well below consensus estimates; analysts say macro picture and coal supplies need to improve visibly for sector to begin looking up
Market experts believe it is unlikely the new govt will be able to take irrational steps and, hence, investors should wait for further cues
Interview with President and CEO, Edelweiss Securities
Most big offers hitting the market saw the broader indices correct 2-4%
Cheap money to seek high-yielding assets; prices of others like industrial metals, gold could settle
Experts say investors should be careful, as even a 50-100 bps cut in rates will not help such companies if their business is not doing well. Check what is the problem and consider
Expectations of advertising recovery and subscription growth are positives while weakening competitive position is a worry
Improving realisations, led by demand revival and moderation in capacity expansion, say analysts
Demand slump, price outlook will keep growth rates in check
Higher growth, reform bets have boosted returns but leave limited room for error
These companies had an accumulated loss of Rs 55,656 cr in 2012-13
Entry of private players mean increased competition for the oil PSUs
Interview with India Equity Strategist, Credit Suisse
More reforms and economic recovery-led earnings growth should see markets head higher in new Samvat
While EPFO maintains its aversion to bourses, pension fund managers are moving to looking at alternatives
It, however, lags other states on crucial parameters such as health care and rural poverty
Faced with high debt, and a credit crunch from lenders, Bhushan Steel's decline has been a while in the making