GST impact limited to 200 basis points as protection sales surge 70%; valuation concerns remain HDFC Life Insurance delivered a stable third quarter with total premium growth of 11%, but margin pressures from GST changes remained a drag on profitability. The private insurer reported total annualized premium equivalent (APE) of Rs 3,974 crore (Rs 39.7 … Read more
Company beats estimates with 220bps margin expansion, but trades at steep 45x FY27 earnings ata Elxsi delivered a better-than-expected third quarter, but the stock’s rich valuations have left analysts divided on whether investors should bet on the recovery story. The IT services firm reported revenue of Rs 954 crore, growing 3.9% sequentially. Operating margins expanded … Read more
India travel booking platform seen rebounding as airline disruptions ease; analysts see 29% upside to new price target JM Financial upgraded Le Travenues Technology Ltd., the operator of India’s ixigo travel booking platform, to buy from reduce, arguing the stock’s roughly 20% tumble since late November has created an attractive entry point for long-term investors. … Read more
With the India Budget 2021 stocks and market sentiments have taken a U-Turn. Investors were not expecting a pro-growth, pro-development stance from the government particularly coming after a devastating covid-19 pandemic. But the Budget has shut out the naysayers, and how! With enough and more elbow room of covid-19, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman grabbed the … Read more
With the economy not in so good a shape, and with ‘work from home’ the norm, a large number of investors have entered the market. Many people are starting out in hopes they could strike it rich and turn some of their savings into wealth. As a stock market newbie, you should learn how to … Read more
Are you in the club that sees the stock market soar every day, but are still wondering why your portfolio is not making enough money? A Sensex at all time high ought to be a time for celebration. But most portfolios are not in the green. Because investors are simply not following a strategy that … Read more
Major stock indices raked in solid gains for investors last week as India’s Inc’s earnings outlook in this ongoing results season is expected to be the best ever in four years. The BSE Sensex and Nifty clocked gains of 2.5 and 2.3 percent for the week as investors favoured large-caps over mid- and small-caps. While … Read more