The only concern for the markets, analysts say, is whether the cumulative rate hikes executed across the globe would lead to growth slowdown, or will the global economy recover significantly
A K Prabhakar, head of research at IDBI Capital, too remains selective and suggests investors exit power sector stocks such as REC and PFC where the run up has been sharp
The report further added that the management continues its proactive discussions with ESG agencies on the defence exposure
Global brokerage firm Jefferies has initiated coverage on the BSE with a 'buy' rating and a price target of Rs 2,700.
Shares of Honasa Consumer, the parent company of Mamaearth, hit a new high at Rs 383.80 on the BSE in Wednesday's intra-day trade.
The slump in the gas distributor's stock rubbed off on peers Mahanagar Gas and Gujarat Gas, while EV-maker Olectra Greentech advanced
These transactions encompass initial public offerings (IPOs), block deals, and qualified institutional placements (QIPs)
As a stock strategy, they have shifted consumer staples to underweight, and moved weight (bought into) to Bharti Airtel in their model portfolio
Jefferies has been increasing its presence in Asia Pacific, seeking to leverage its stronger position as an advisory firm in other markets such as the US and Europe
Rising crude oil prices, traction in China equities and high inflation concerns are casting a shadow on the road ahead for the Indian equities, believe analysts at Jefferies.
Among sectors, Jefferies expects the consumer discretionary and staples sectors to see a margin expansion of 2.4 / 0.7ppt in FY24.
Helped by a property upcycle, analysts at Jefferies believe various government initiatives are likely to drive capex going ahead
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While the Covid-19 period saw CEO transitions take a back seat, Jefferies said that businesses are now dealing with changed macro / geopolitical situations
The hire is part of the US firm's ambition to build an M&A practice in India, where dealmaking has been relatively robust while the business elsewhere slowed to a crawl
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Credit Suisse has a 1.5% share among foreign banks' assets in India and a 'small' 0.1% share of overall banking assets in the country, Jefferies estimated
"Indian equities should catch up with global peers with a good probability of outperformance in the second half of this year"
The change in stance with respect to Zomato is a complete reversal from nearly a month ago (November 13), when the stock was a high-conviction 'buy' for Jefferies with a price target of Rs 100
Indian property cycle has multi-year pent-up demand and is more dependent onpricing sentiments (now strengthening) instead of mortgage rates.