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GST relief aids insurers; HDFC Life, Star Health among winners, says JM Fin

While the market was anticipating a cut in GST rates for term and health policies, analysts at JM Financial said, the exemption on savings-oriented life products came as a positive surprise.

Nomura bets on Waaree, Premier as Indian solar capacity to grow 3x by 2030

To meet the robust demand, Nomura analysts project India will add ~309GW of installed capacity between FY25-30F, with renewables (RE) accounting for the bulk of the expansion.

Why is JM Financial bullish on UltraTech, JK Cement? All details here

JM Financial Institutional Securities has picked UltraTech Cement and JK Cement as its top picks in the cement sector; here's why

Why Nomura prefers large banks over mid-tier peers? Key reasons here

The weighted average lending rate (WALR) on fresh loans rose by 18 bps M-o-M in July 2025, led by a sharp 31 bps rise for PSU banks, while private banks saw a 16 bps decline.

Tariffs, costs, and shifting strategies: Indian pharma's new playbook

Analysts say Indian pharma firms will increase focus on non-US exports and the domestic market as US tariff threats persist, with firms exploring offshore manufacturing options

Royal Enfield, TVS, and Hero rise on festival buzz; Bajaj, Honda slip

Two-wheeler sales in August 2025 rose for Royal Enfield, TVS, Hero and Suzuki, while Bajaj and Honda reported declines, with festive demand and GST reforms set to boost outlook

Auto sector mixed; Maruti, M&M top MOFSL bets as GST decision looms

Maruti Suzuki's volumes dipped marginally by 0.6 per cent Y-o-Y to 181,000 units, with export growth of 40.5 per cent Y-o-Y offset by a 7.5 per cent drop in domestic sales.

Why did Nuvama downgrade BFSI, upgrade IT & Reliance Ind? Find out here

According to the Nuvama report, the deflationary impulse from tariff-driven global slowdown is likely to hurt domestic cyclicals the most.

PV sales decline 7% in August as buyers await GST rate cut decision

Domestic passenger vehicle sales dropped 7.3% in August to 330,000 units as buyers and automakers awaited GST Council reforms, with Maruti Suzuki and M&M reporting weaker volumes

US tariffs jolt bank stocks; Are HDFC Bank, ICICI, IndusInd Bank at risk?

Bank stocks extended losses as Nifty Bank index slipped 7% from its July peak. Analysts flag US tariff risks may hit HDFC Bank, IndusInd Bankm City Union Bank, Federal Bank

Nomura bets on Marico, Tata Consumer, Britannia on hopes of margin boost

Brokerage expects gross-profit-margin (GPM) improvement in Q2FY26 but warns that month-on-month raw-material (RM) upticks could revive price hikes from Q4

Dealerships face inventory glut in August as car buyers await GST cuts

>>ICE vehicle sales hit, EV market hopes held up >>Vahan data shows 3% drop in August auto sales

PL Capital bets on these 3 chemical stks despite sector headwinds; details

The brokerage remains constructive on Fine Organic, backed by its capacity expansion plans in both India and the US by FY27.

Need to boost raw material ecosystem for medtech sector growth: Report

There is a need to fine-tune the PLI scheme for MSME participation and develop the raw material ecosystem in order to scale up the country's medtech sector to account for 10-12 per cent of the global market, according to a CII-BCG report. Valued at around USD 16 billion, India's medical technology (medtech) industry currently accounts for only around 2 per cent of the USD 680 billion global market. With the government's Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, the sector has been identified as a strategic pillar in the 'Make in India' agenda, with aspirations to reduce import dependency to below 50 per cent and increase India's share of the global market to 10-12 per cent. The CII-BCG report has outlined nine strategic initiatives to drive the next phase of growth. The report stated that rationalising import duties and duty exemptions for critical raw materials and attracting MNC manufacturing and R&D hubs to India is crucial for sector growth. Besides, there is a need to unlock the potential .

CLSA stays upbeat on Indian IT stocks; check rationale, top picks here

The Nifty IT index has fallen by 18.1 per cent so far this year, the worst among key sectors. During the same period, Nifty has risen by 3.8 per cent

Indian firms delay expansion plans amid demand, trade uncertainty: BofA

Firms are focusing on paying down debt, opting for refinancing rather than expanding capacity, Shankar Subramaniam, the bank's head of India corporate banking said

SFBs' Q1 net profit slumps 76% to ₹309 crore as credit costs rise

Small Finance Banks reported a 76 per cent drop in Q1 net profit as provisions surged and net interest income weakened, while gross NPAs jumped nearly 70 per cent year on year

India's wind energy capacity set to reach 107 GW by 2030, says GWEC

India's wind energy capacity is estimated to reach 107 GW by 2030, compared to the government target of 100 GW, according to a report by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) released on Tuesday. The latest report, Wind at the Core: Driving India's Green Ambitions and International Influence, was unveiled in the presence of New & Renewable Energy Secretary Santosh Kumar Sarangi. The report details how installed wind capacity in India can more than double from 51 GW at present to 107 GW by 2030, in line with state-level Resource Adequacy Plans (RAP). This is pivotal to help India achieve the least cost pathway for a successful energy transition. Further, reports from organisations like NREL, IEA, WRI, and Lawrence Berkeley recommend even higher wind capacity (121-164 GW) by 2030. Addressing grid concerns, strengthening RPO compliance, and aligning bidding processes with state offtake needs could push installations toward the full potential, the report stated. On the occasion, ...

Emkay on telecom: Sell Vodafone Idea, Reduce Bharti Airtel, Buy Indus Tower

Telecom stocks to buy, sell: Citing expensive valuations and low growth outlook, Emkay Global is cautious on the telecom sector. It initiated coverage on Bharti Hexacom with 'Reduce' rating

Motilal Oswal sector of the week: Automotive ER&D; check top stock to buy

According to Motilal Oswal Financial Services Research, the the medium-term outlook for global automotive engineering research and development sector remains robust