Cigarette margins hit multi-quarter lows; analysts warn of volume collapse, illicit trade surge, and earnings decline through FY27 ITC reported a quarter that met expectations, but both Centrum and Nirmal Bang are focused on a bigger problem—tax increases starting February 1 that could fundamentally alter the cigarette business generating over 80% of operating profit. Decent … Read more
Asset manager maintains growth momentum as regulatory changes loom over sector profitability Nippon Life India Asset Management Company reported another quarter of consistent performance, though the real test lies ahead as the industry navigates new fee regulations and intensifying competition. Driven by treasury The company posted profit after tax of Rs 400 crore (Rs 4 … Read more
Brokerages lift targets after earnings beat, but watch Bharat Electronics valuation India’s state-owned defence electronics manufacturer Bharat Electronics delivered a quarter that had analysts scrambling to revise their models upward. The company’s third-quarter performance beat expectations across every metric, prompting both Motilal Oswal and Nirmal Bang to raise their target prices—though both remain cautious about … Read more
India’s biggest carmaker delivered volume gains but margin pressures and a Rs 5.9 billion one-time hit have analysts trimming targets The stock charts tell a familiar story of expectations meeting reality. Maruti Suzuki, the company that put India on wheels, watched its shares tumble over 10% in the past month even as it posted record … Read more
Margin shine can’t mask muted demand as India’s decorative giant navigates competitive headwinds Asian Paints delivered a curious third quarter—margins sparkled even as topline growth sputtered, leaving analysts divided on whether the worst of competitive pressures has passed or merely paused. The company’s consolidated revenue crawled 4% year-on-year to Rs 88.7 billion, missing Motilal Oswal’s … Read more
India’s dominant commodity exchange delivers robust quarter with revenue and profit more than doubling, as options trading and bullion contracts drive unprecedented growth The Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) is riding a powerful wave of trading activity, with the country’s leading commodity platform posting numbers that have left analysts impressed—if not entirely convinced about … Read more
After 12% slide, brokerages spot value in India’s mutual fund registry firm CAMs as yield concerns appear overdone and diversification strategy shows progress The market has been unkind to Computer Age Management Services lately. Down 12% over three months, the stock that powers India’s booming mutual fund industry appeared to have lost favor. But two … Read more
IndusInd Bank’s management promises a return to 1% profitability by 2027—but the path from 0.12% may be uphill If some banks are choosing safety over margins, IndusInd Bank is trying to extinguish a siren. The private lender’s third-quarter results read like a case study in financial firefighting: profits down 89-91% year-over-year, bad loans festering across … Read more
The bank is prioritising safer assets over higher margins Kotak Mahindra Bank finds itself in an unusual predicament: it’s growing faster than most of its rivals, yet analysts are trimming their earnings forecasts. The Mumbai-based lender reported third-quarter profits of ₹3,450 crore, up a modest 4% from last year. At first glance, decent numbers. But … Read more
Green shoots seem to emerge in troubled microfinance portfolio of Bandhan Bank; brokerages are signaling confidence in recovery After a bruising period marked by asset quality deterioration and margin compression, Bandhan Bank appears to be scripting a credible recovery story—one that has caught the attention of leading brokerages who are now turning upbeat on the … Read more