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Neutral The Ramco Cements Ltd for the Target Rs. 1,030 by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd Price hikes in the South and debt reduction aid recovery * The Ramco Cements (TRCL) is expected to benefit from the sharp price hikes in the southern region along with a higher pace of consolidation in the region. The average cement price in the South has increased MoM by INR33/bag (~10%) in Apr’25. TRCL has a higher exposure in the southern region, with 78- 79% of its total volume being sold in the southern markets. * The Tamil Nadu (TN) government has imposed an INR160/t mining ...
Neutral The Ramco Cements Ltd for the Target Rs. 1,030 by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd
Neutral The Ramco Cements Ltd for the Target Rs. 1,030 by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd
Source: Motilal Oswal Financial services Ltd
2025-05-18 06:17:01 pm
Marching into Love: The Lifestyle of a Newly Married Soldier Long Description: The life of a newly married soldier is a delicate balance of duty and devotion, courage and companionship. While the uniform commands discipline and sacrifice, the ring on the finger symbolizes love, support, and shared dreams. This article delves into the emotional, social, and practical aspects of life after marriage for those who serve in the armed forces. From managing long-distance communication during postings to embracing precious moments of leave, newlyweds in the m...
Marching into Love: The Lifestyle of a Newly Married Soldier
Marching into Love: The Lifestyle of a Newly Married Soldier
Source: IGI Editorial
2025-05-18 06:07:31 pm
Neutral Central Depository Services Ltd for the Target Rs. 1,150 by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd Weak operating performance * CDSL’s operating revenue declined 7% YoY and 19% QoQ to INR2.2b (7% miss), primarily due to a 36%/29% YoY decline in transaction revenue/online data charges. For FY25, the company’s revenue grew 33% YoY to INR10.8b. * EBITDA declined 26% YoY and 32% QoQ to INR1.1b (10% miss), resulting in an EBITDA margin of 48.7% (vs. 61.4% in 4QFY24 and 57.8% in 3QFY25). For FY25, its EBITDA grew 28% YoY to INR6.2b. Operating expenses jumped 24% YoY to INR1.2b ...
Neutral Central Depository Services Ltd for the Target Rs. 1,150 by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd
Neutral Central Depository Services Ltd for the Target Rs. 1,150 by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd
Source: Motilal Oswal Financial services Ltd
2025-05-18 05:40:59 pm
Add Dalmia Bharat Ltd. For Target Rs.9,966 By Yes Securities Ltd Better Pricing, Strong Volumes, Lower Costs – Upgraded to BUY DALBHARA reported revenue of Rs40.91bn (–5% YoY, +28.6% QoQ), 16.3% above our est. The strong QoQ growth was driven by higher volume despite muted realizations. Volumes stood at 8.6mt (–2.3% YoY, +28.4% QoQ), while realizations dipped 2.8% YoY but remained flattish QoQ, aided by firmer pricing in Eastern markets. EBITDA in absolute number came in at Rs7.93bn (+21.3% YoY, +55.2% QoQ), and EBITDA/tn at Rs922 (+24...
Add Dalmia Bharat Ltd. For Target Rs.9,966 By Yes Securities Ltd
Add Dalmia Bharat Ltd. For Target Rs.9,966 By Yes Securities Ltd
Source: Yes Securities Ltd.
2025-05-18 05:26:17 pm
Buy Coforge Ltd for the Target Rs. 11,000 by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd Deal TCV velocity anchors growth visibility Margins set to expand as one-offs subside * COFORGE reported a strong 4QFY25 revenue growth of 3.4% QoQ in CC terms, above our estimate of 3.0% QoQ CC. Reported revenue (adjusted for disc. operations) stood at USD404m (up 3.3% QoQ/43.6% YoY). The company reported an order intake of USD2.1b in 4Q with five large deals, resulting in a robust 12-month executable order book of USD1.5b (+47% YoY). Adj. EBITDA (pre-RSU) margin came in at 18.7% (est....
Buy Coforge Ltd for the Target Rs. 11,000 by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd
Buy Coforge Ltd for the Target Rs. 11,000 by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd
Source: Motilal Oswal Financial services Ltd
2025-05-18 05:26:04 pm
Axis Bank partners with Antara Senior Care to enhance the quality of life for India`s senior citizens Axis Bank, one of the largest private sector banks in India, has joined hands with Antara Senior Care, India’s only integrated senior care ecosystem and a wholly owned subsidiary of Max India Limited, to enhance the well-being and quality of life of India’s senior population. Through this collaboration, Antara offers its comprehensive suite of products and services, including Care Homes, Care at Home, and AGEasy (a distinctive online and offline marketplace with solutions for chro...
Axis Bank partners with Antara Senior Care to enhance the quality of life for India`s senior citizens
Axis Bank partners with Antara Senior Care to enhance the quality of life for India`s senior citizens
Source: PR Agency
2025-05-18 05:08:39 pm
Adani Defence joins Sparton to indigenise anti-submarine warfare solutions for India Adani Defence and Aerospace on Sunday said it has signed a collaboration agreement with Sparton (DeLeon Springs LLC), a group company of Elbit Systems and a leading provider of advanced anti-submarine warfare (ASW) systems. This marks a significant step toward localising the assembly of complex electronic systems and advanced ASW solutions for the Indian and global markets.  With this collaboration, Adani Defence and Aerospace becomes the first private sector company in India to offer...
Adani Defence joins Sparton to indigenise anti-submarine warfare solutions for India
Adani Defence joins Sparton to indigenise anti-submarine warfare solutions for India
Source: IANS
2025-05-18 05:07:16 pm
Centre to set up 4 integrated aquaparks in northeast to boost fish production Union Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh on Sunday said that to boost fish production, the Centre has sanctioned 11 Integrated Aquaparks across the country, with four of them to be set up in four northeastern states.   After virtually laying the foundation stone of Tripura’s proposed Integrated Aquapark and inaugurating the fish festival, the Union Minister said that four Integrated Aquaparks would be set up in Assam, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh ...
Centre to set up 4 integrated aquaparks in northeast to boost fish production
Centre to set up 4 integrated aquaparks in northeast to boost fish production
Source: IANS
2025-05-18 04:55:45 pm
Strong cooperative structure vital for national progress, says Amit Shah Union Home Minister and Gandhinagar Member of Parliament Amit Shah addressed the Gujarat State Cooperative Union's Summit in Ahmedabad on Sunday, where he emphasised the crucial role of cooperation in India’s development journey.  He highlighted the importance of both the "science of cooperation" and the "science in cooperation", underlining that cooperative synergy is essential for the sector’s growth. HM Shah stressed that cooperation among coo...
Strong cooperative structure vital for national progress, says Amit Shah
Strong cooperative structure vital for national progress, says Amit Shah
Source: IANS
2025-05-18 04:51:04 pm
Square Yards Reports Record FY25 Results: Revenue Hits INR 1,410 Cr (USD 170 Mn) with EBITDA of INR 46 Cr, Sets Sights on 4–5x EBITDA Growth in FY26 Square Yards, India’s largest integrated real estate and mortgage platform, has announced its financial results for FY25, reporting a stellar revenue of INR 1,410 crore (USD 170 million) and EBITDA of INR 46 crore (USD 6 million) on the back of INR 316 crore (~ USD 38 million) gross profit. With these results, the company remains operating cash flow positive and continues its impressive growth trajectory, boasting a 4-year revenue CAGR of 51%. Key FY25 Highlights: *  Revenue ...
Square Yards Reports Record FY25 Results: Revenue Hits INR 1,410 Cr (USD 170 Mn) with EBITDA of INR 46 Cr, Sets Sights on 4–5x EBITDA Growth in FY26
Square Yards Reports Record FY25 Results: Revenue Hits INR 1,410 Cr (USD 170 Mn) with EBITDA of INR 46 Cr, Sets Sights on 4–5x EBITDA Growth in FY26
Source: PR Agency
2025-05-18 04:47:16 pm
India`s seafood exports surge despite global uncertainties India's seafood exports have recorded a robust growth of 17.81 per cent in April this year to $0.58 billion as the country continues to play a key role of the fourth largest producer of marine products in the international market, according to figures compiled by the Commerce and Industry Ministry. The country exported 16.85 lakh metric tonnes of marine products in the financial year ended March 31, 2025, which represents an over 60 per cent jump. In value terms, the exports grew to $7...
India`s seafood exports surge despite global uncertainties
India`s seafood exports surge despite global uncertainties
Source: IANS
2025-05-18 04:47:05 pm
Most Market Roundup : Nifty future closed positive with gains of 0.01% at 25081 levels - Motilal Oswal Wealth Management Market Update Nifty : 25,019.80 -42.30 (-0.17%) Sensex : 82,330.59 -200.15 (-0.24%) * Equity benchmarks, Sensex and Nifty, ended slightly lower today due to profit booking, although the broader market saw a strong rally as traders shifted focus from large-cap stocks to mid-cap and small-cap stocks. Defense stocks saw substantial gains, with the Nifty Defense Index surging over 5% to hit a record high. * Additionally, sectors such as Rail, PSU, and exchange-related stocks also...
Most Market Roundup : Nifty future closed positive with gains of 0.01% at 25081 levels - Motilal Oswal Wealth Management
Most Market Roundup : Nifty future closed positive with gains of 0.01% at 25081 levels - Motilal Oswal Wealth Management
Source: Motilal Oswal Wealth Mangement
2025-05-18 04:34:40 pm
Quote on Nifty by Rupak De, Senior Technical Analyst, LKP Securities Below the Quote on Nifty by Rupak De, Senior Technical Analyst, LKP Securities   "The Nifty remained in consolidation mode today, taking a breather after Thursday's rally. Overall sentiment continues to stay firm, with sectoral themes playing out. Indicators and overlays are consistently pointing towards further strength in the short term. Any dips are likely to be bought into, with support placed at 25,000/24,800. On the higher side, a move above 25,120 could take th...
Quote on Nifty by Rupak De, Senior Technical Analyst, LKP Securities
Quote on Nifty by Rupak De, Senior Technical Analyst, LKP Securities
Source: LKP Securities
2025-05-18 04:27:27 pm
Quote on market wrap 16 May 2025 from Mr. Ajit Mishra – SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd Below the Quote on Market Wrap Up by Mr. Ajit Mishra - SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd    "Markets traded lackluster after Thursday’s surge and ended marginally lower, in the absence of any fresh triggers. The tone remained subdued from the outset, with consolidation in heavyweight stocks across sectors capping the move throughout the session. As a result, the Nifty index settled at 25,019.80, down by 0.17%. On the sectoral front, a mixed trend kept part...
Quote on market wrap 16 May 2025 from Mr. Ajit Mishra – SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd
Quote on market wrap 16 May 2025 from Mr. Ajit Mishra – SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd
Source: Religare Broking
2025-05-18 04:24:15 pm
Quote on Rupee by Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst - Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities Below the Quote on Rupee by Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst - Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities   "Rupee traded in a narrow range between 85.45 and 85.48 against the US dollar, reflecting a largely range-bound session. The dollar index hovered around 100.70, showing limited directional bias, while crude oil prices also remained flat near $61.15. With no major triggers, the rupee is expected to continue trading within a broader range of 85.00 to 85.75 in the near ...
Quote on Rupee by Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst - Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities
Quote on Rupee by Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst - Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities
Source: LKP Securities
2025-05-18 04:19:57 pm
Quote on Gold by Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst - Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities Below the Quote on Gold by Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst - Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities   "Gold Trades Volatile Amid Global Trade Optimism; Fed Stance Weighs on Sentiment   Gold prices remained volatile, hovering near $3,200 on Comex and Rs.92,700 on the MCX, as markets reacted to potential trade agreements between the U.S. and key partners like the UK and China. The absence of a dovish signal from the U.S. Federal Reserve, with no immediate int...
Quote on Gold by Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst - Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities
Quote on Gold by Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst - Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities
Source: LKP Securities
2025-05-18 04:17:29 pm
Weekly Note by Mr. Ajit Mishra, SVP - Research, Religare Broking Ltd Below the Quote on Weekly Note by Mr. Ajit Mishra, SVP - Research, Religare Broking Ltd   Markets Edge Higher After Three Weeks of Consolidation, Nifty Surges Past 25,000 Markets advanced notably this week, breaking a three-week consolidation phase and posting gains of over 4%, buoyed by favorable cues. The benchmark indices started the week on a strong note, briefly paused mid-week, but regained momentum in the latter half. As a result, the Nifty and Sensex closed at 25,019.80 ...
Weekly Note by Mr. Ajit Mishra, SVP - Research, Religare Broking Ltd
Weekly Note by Mr. Ajit Mishra, SVP - Research, Religare Broking Ltd
Source: Religare Broking
2025-05-18 04:14:52 pm
Data Patterns reports a 36% growth in Operating Revenue with 22% growth in PAT in FY 2024-25 The Board of Directors atData Patterns (India) Limited (NSE: DATAPATTNS | BSE: 543428), a strategic Defense and Aerospace electronics systems provider catering to the defense products industry, today approved the limited review financial results for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2025. FY 2024 – 2025 * Total Revenue for FY 25increased by 33% to Rs. 755 Cr from Rs. 566 Cr in FY 24. * Revenue from operations increased by 36% to INR 708 Cr in FY 25from IN...
Data Patterns reports a 36% growth in Operating Revenue with 22% growth in PAT in FY 2024-25
Data Patterns reports a 36% growth in Operating Revenue with 22% growth in PAT in FY 2024-25
Source: PR Agency
2025-05-18 04:11:07 pm
Buy Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd for the Target Rs. 3,482 by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd FES performance impresses; drives margin beat Well-placed to outperform in both Auto and FES segments * MM reported a better-than-expected operating performance in 4QFY25, led by a strong margin beat in the FES segment (at 19.4% vs 17.3% estimated). The QoQ margin improvement was particularly commendable as it came in a seasonally weak quarter. Auto segment margins, adjusted for contract manufacturing at MEAL, came in at 10% (+30bp QoQ). * Given the sustained demand momentum in UVs a...
Buy Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd for the Target Rs. 3,482 by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd
Buy Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd for the Target Rs. 3,482 by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd
Source: Motilal Oswal Financial services Ltd
2025-05-18 03:57:23 pm
Buy Indian Hotels Ltd for the Target Rs. 940 by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd Ending FY25 on strong footing; outlook remains positive Operating performance in line with our estimate * Indian Hotels (IH) reported strong consolidated revenue growth of 27% YoY in 4QFY25, led by healthy RevPAR growth of 16% (ARR up 14% and OR up 100bp YoY) in its standalone business. Like-for-like consol hotel revenue/ TajSats growth stood at ~13% each YoY. Management contract revenue rose 10% YoY to INR1.6b. * IH maintains its double-digit revenue guidance, supported by strong st...
Buy Indian Hotels Ltd for the Target Rs. 940 by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd
Buy Indian Hotels Ltd for the Target Rs. 940 by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd
Source: Motilal Oswal Financial services Ltd
2025-05-18 03:48:17 pm
Tricolor Trends: Celebrate Independence Day with Patriotic Fashion in Style Independence Day Fashion: Where Patriotism Meets Style As India celebrates its Independence Day on August 15, fashion becomes more than just a statement — it becomes a symbol of pride, unity, and heritage. Every year, people across the country express their patriotism through clothing that reflects the essence of the Indian tricolor — saffron, white, and green. Whether you’re heading to a flag hoisting ceremony, attending a cultural event, or celebrating at home, here&rsq...
Tricolor Trends: Celebrate Independence Day with Patriotic Fashion in Style
Tricolor Trends: Celebrate Independence Day with Patriotic Fashion in Style
Source: IGI Editorial
2025-05-18 01:42:31 pm
Buy CAN FIN Homes Limited for Target Rs. 850 by Yes Securities Ltd A better quarter on growth and asset quality Can Fin delivered a healthy quarter with revival in disbursements, resilience in margins, significant reduction in SMA 0 and some correction in GNPLs. ECL provision release from SMA pool decline and reversal of prior-period tax were utilized for augmenting Management Overlay by Rs250mn and improving the PCR on Stage-3. Notwithstanding this, the RoA/RoE for Q4 FY25 stood at 2.6% and 18.5% respectively. Disbursements jumped from Rs18.8bn in Q3 ...
Buy CAN FIN Homes Limited for Target Rs. 850 by Yes Securities Ltd
Buy CAN FIN Homes Limited for Target Rs. 850 by Yes Securities Ltd
Source: Yes Securities Ltd.
2025-05-18 12:47:21 pm
Nifty and Bank Nifty outlook for week starting 18 May 2025 by Choice Broking Ltd NIFTY WEEKLY OUTLOOK The Indian equity benchmarks paused their recent rally on May 16, with the Nifty ending just above the psychological 25,000 mark. While the headline indices showed signs of mild pressure, the broader markets outperformed significantly. The BSE Midcap index gained 0.8%, and the Smallcap index added 1%, indicating continued buying interest beyond the large-cap space. This suggests that investors are becoming more confident in the market's breadth, often a bullish...
Nifty and Bank Nifty outlook for week starting 18 May 2025 by Choice Broking Ltd
Nifty and Bank Nifty outlook for week starting 18 May 2025 by Choice Broking Ltd
Source: Choice Broking
2025-05-18 12:43:41 pm
High blood pressure? Dark chocolate, tea may help, says study If you are finding it hard to control hypertension or high blood pressure then eating dark chocolate, grapes, or drinking tea may help you, according to a study.  Researchers from the University of Surrey, UK, found that naturally occurring compounds called flavan-3-ols -- found in cocoa, tea, apples, and grapes -- may improve blood pressure and the health of our blood vessels. The research, published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, analysed data from 145 randomis...
High blood pressure? Dark chocolate, tea may help, says study
High blood pressure? Dark chocolate, tea may help, says study
Source: IANS
2025-05-18 12:37:17 pm
Prez Droupadi Murmu, PM Narendra Modi extend birthday greetings to Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on his 74th birthday.  President Murmu, in a post on X, extended her best wishes to Dhankhar. "Hearty greetings and best wishes to @VPIndia Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar Ji on his birthday! I wish him good health and very many years in the service of the nation." PM Modi, in his greetings to the Vice President, hailed his knowledge of the Constitution and commended his effo...
Prez Droupadi Murmu, PM Narendra Modi extend birthday greetings to Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar
Prez Droupadi Murmu, PM Narendra Modi extend birthday greetings to Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar
Source: IANS
2025-05-18 12:33:23 pm
Buy Godrej Agrovet Ltd for the Target Rs. 2,300 by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd Operating performance a mixed bag, below our est. * Godrej Agrovet (GOAGRO) reported a subdued operating performance (EBIT marginally down 2% YoY) in 4QFY25, primarily due to a sharp 68%/ 66% YoY decline in Dairy/Poultry EBIT, while Animal Feed (AF)/Crop Protection (CP) EBIT dipped ~4%/2% YoY. These were partly offset by Palm Oil EBIT, which doubled YoY, fueled by higher realization. * Revenue remained flat YoY mainly due to a significant decline in AF/ Poultry business revenue (volume-...
Buy Godrej Agrovet Ltd for the Target Rs. 2,300 by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd
Buy Godrej Agrovet Ltd for the Target Rs. 2,300 by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd
Source: Motilal Oswal Financial services Ltd
2025-05-18 12:31:19 pm
Widely respected for his statesmanlike approach: PM Narendra Modi greets Deve Gowda on his birthday Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted former PM and Janata Dal (Secular) President HD Deve Gowda on his birthday.   Deve Gowda, who served as the prime minister between June 1996 and April 1997, turned 92 on Sunday. PM Modi said Gowda is widely respected for his statesmanlike approach and passion towards public service. In his post on X, the Prime Minister wrote, “Birthday wishes to our former Prime Minister, Shri HD Deve Gowda Ji. He is widely respected for his statesm...
Widely respected for his statesmanlike approach: PM Narendra Modi greets Deve Gowda on his birthday
Widely respected for his statesmanlike approach: PM Narendra Modi greets Deve Gowda on his birthday
Source: IANS
2025-05-18 12:29:27 pm
Neutral Axis Bank Ltd for Target Rs. 1,475 by Yes Securities Ltd Reasonable outcomes on key parameters Our view – Balance sheet growth a key monitorable Asset Quality – Gross slippages declined on sequential basis partly on account of seasonality pertaining to agri slippages: Gross NPA additions amounted to Rs 48.05bn for 4QFY25, translating to an annualized slippage ratio of 1.9% for the quarter. Gross NPA additions had amounted to Rs 54.32bn during 3QFY25. Agri slippages are elevated in the first and third quarters of the Indian financi...
Neutral Axis Bank Ltd for Target Rs. 1,475 by Yes Securities Ltd
Neutral Axis Bank Ltd for Target Rs. 1,475 by Yes Securities Ltd
Source: Yes Securities Ltd.
2025-05-18 12:21:52 pm
Karnataka`s Avani emerges champion in All India Chess Masters Karnataka's Avani emerges champion in All India Chess Masters Mumbai, May 17 (IANS) Karnataka's 20-year-old Avani Udipi emerged triumphant in the All India Chess Masters tournament, a FIDE-rated classical chess tournament which ended in Mumbai at the Mumbai Chess Centre, Russian House on Saturday. Avani, who picked up the top prize of Rs 30,000, finished with an identical seven points to Maharashtra’s second-placed Mayuresh Parkar in the well-contested tournament. Parkar secured...
Karnataka`s Avani emerges champion in All India Chess Masters
Karnataka`s Avani emerges champion in All India Chess Masters
Source: IANS
2025-05-18 12:16:55 pm
Italian International: Paolini cruises past Gauff to claim historic Rome title Home favourite Jasmine Paolini made history at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, ensuring that for the first time in four decades, the Italian International has an Italian champion in women's singles here on Saturday. Paolini thrilled the partisan crowd in Rome as the No. 6 seed Paolini defeated No. 4 seed Coco Gauff of the United States 6-4, 6-2 in the final at Campo Centrale to claim a historic title.  Paolini is the first woman to prevail at her country's biggest event s...
Italian International: Paolini cruises past Gauff to claim historic Rome title
Italian International: Paolini cruises past Gauff to claim historic Rome title
Source: IANS
2025-05-18 12:14:24 pm
Buy State Bank of India Ltd for the Target Rs. 915 by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd Earnings in line; Treasury gains offset high opex, provisions Reduction in repo rate to keep margins under check * State Bank of India (SBIN) reported a 4QFY25 PAT of INR186.4b (in line) with robust treasury gains offsetting higher opex and provisions. * NII grew 3% YoY to INR427.7b (in line). NIM stood at 3.0% (1bp QoQ dip) with domestic NIM holding stable at 3.15%. * Opex grew 18% YoY to INR357b (19% higher than MOFSLe). This was led by a spike in overhead expenses, which stood ...
Buy State Bank of India Ltd for the Target Rs. 915 by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd
Buy State Bank of India Ltd for the Target Rs. 915 by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd
Source: Motilal Oswal Financial services Ltd
2025-05-18 12:13:51 pm
Neutral Aavas Financiers Limited for Target Rs. 2,050 by Yes Securities Ltd A mixed quarter A mixed quarter with usual business jump but less-than-usual asset quality pull-back The sequential disbursement jump for Aavas was on traditional lines and hence the annual growth in originations was 7%/10% for Q4/FY25. Growth in new business continues to be led by MSME loans (share rising in AUM) while the growth in HL disbursements was moderate at 2% yoy/7% yoy in Q4/FY25 (incremental ATS has grown by 6-7% yoy). The login-to-sanction ratio in HL has come-off due to un...
Neutral Aavas Financiers Limited for Target Rs. 2,050 by Yes Securities Ltd
Neutral Aavas Financiers Limited for Target Rs. 2,050 by Yes Securities Ltd
Source: Yes Securities Ltd.
2025-05-18 12:11:32 pm
Madhuri Dixit attends son Arin`s graduation with husband Dr Nene Actress Madhuri Dixit attended her son Arin's graduation with husband Dr Shriram Nene.     Taking to his Insta handle, Dr Nene treated the netizens with some sneak peeks from the graduation ceremony. The photos featured Madhuri and her husband posing with Arin and the families of other graduates. The 'Dhak Dhak' girl looked as chic as ever in a white and black pantsuit, with black sunglasses. Sharing the pictures on social media, Dr Nene penned the caption, &qu...
Madhuri Dixit attends son Arin`s graduation with husband Dr Nene
Madhuri Dixit attends son Arin`s graduation with husband Dr Nene
Source: IANS
2025-05-18 12:08:37 pm
Buy Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd for the Target Rs. 2,500 by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd PPoP in line; Prudential provisions lead to a slight earnings miss Asset quality steady; slippages decline QoQ * Kotak Mahindra Bank (KMB) reported a standalone 4QFY25 PAT of ~INR35.5b (6% miss on MOFSLe), because of higher provisions (to shore up PCR, partly due to AIF provisions of INR560m). Consol. PAT stood at INR49b (5% QoQ growth and 8% YoY decline) in 4QFY25. * NII grew 5.4% YoY to INR72.8b (largely in line). NIM expanded 4bp QoQ to 4.97% (MOFSLe: 4.92%). * Advances growth ...
Buy Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd for the Target Rs. 2,500 by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd
Buy Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd for the Target Rs. 2,500 by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd
Source: Motilal Oswal Financial services Ltd
2025-05-18 12:07:43 pm
Dharmendra shares a throwback fanboy moment with Ashok Kumar Veteran actor Dharmendra shared a throwback fanboy moment with legendary actor Ashok Kumar with his InstaFam.  The 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani' actor took to his Instagram and dropped a black and white photo where Ashok Kumar was seen giving an autograph on a hundred-rupee note, while Dharmendra smiled, standing beside him. They were accompanied by Mohan Choti and Asit Sen. The old photo was accompanied by the caption, "Friends, an autograph from Dada Muni on hund...
Dharmendra shares a throwback fanboy moment with Ashok Kumar
Dharmendra shares a throwback fanboy moment with Ashok Kumar
Source: IANS
2025-05-18 12:00:20 pm
Buy Avenue Supermarts Ltd for the Target Rs. 4,350 by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd Intensified competition and rising COR lead to the miss * Avenue Supermarts (DMART) posted weak results in 4QFY25 as standalone EBITDA inched up 4% YoY (9% miss) due to weaker gross margin (GM; -25bp YoY) and higher cost of retailing (CoR; opex up 12% YoY on a per sqft basis). * DMART’s 4QFY25/FY25 standalone revenue grew ~17% YoY, driven by ~14% store area addition and like-for-like (LFL) growth for over two-year-old stores at 8.1%/8.4% in 4QFY25/FY25 (vs. ~10.3%/9.9% in 4QFY24/F...
Buy Avenue Supermarts Ltd for the Target Rs. 4,350 by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd
Buy Avenue Supermarts Ltd for the Target Rs. 4,350 by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd
Source: Motilal Oswal Financial services Ltd
2025-05-18 11:57:54 am
Reduce Asian Paints Ltd for Target Rs. 2,095 by Geojit Financial Srevices Ltd Demand and margin pressure to continue... Asian Paints Ltd. (APNT), is engaged in the business of manufacturing, selling and distribution of paints and related products for home décor. APNT is the market leader in the Indian paint manufacturing industry. • Volume growth remains muted at 1.8% in Q4FY25, due to weak demand and increased competition intensity. The company expects single digit value growth in FY26 owing no major sign of demand recovery. • APNT reported b...
Reduce Asian Paints Ltd for Target Rs. 2,095 by Geojit Financial Srevices Ltd
Reduce Asian Paints Ltd for Target Rs. 2,095 by Geojit Financial Srevices Ltd
Source: Geojit Financial Services Ltd
2025-05-18 11:51:28 am
Buy Marico Ltd for the Target Rs. 800 by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd Robust topline growth; near-term margin pressure persists * Marico (MRCO) reported consol. revenue growth of 20% YoY (in line) in 4QFY25. Domestic revenue growth was 23% YoY, while volume growth was 7%. International growth was 11% YoY (16% CC growth). * Domestic revenue growth was driven by strong core category growth and sustained success for its new growth drivers. Parachute coconut oil (PCNO) posted 22% YoY value growth with a 1% volume decline, driven primarily by price hikes. With...
Buy Marico Ltd for the Target Rs. 800 by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd
Buy Marico Ltd for the Target Rs. 800 by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd
Source: Motilal Oswal Financial services Ltd
2025-05-18 11:50:29 am
Buy Coromandel International Ltd for the Target Rs. 2,600 by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd Broad-based growth across segments Operating performance in line with estimates * Coromandel International (CRIN) reported a robust operating performance in 4QFY25 (EBIT up 62% YoY), aided by strong growth in both the Crop Protection business (EBIT up 60% YoY) and the Nutrients and Allied business (Adj. EBIT up 38% YoY; includes INR509.4m toward an adjustment for the write-down of certain assets across plants). Margin expansion was driven by improved manufactured fertilizer volume (up 2...
Buy Coromandel International Ltd for the Target Rs. 2,600 by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd
Buy Coromandel International Ltd for the Target Rs. 2,600 by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd
Source: Motilal Oswal Financial services Ltd
2025-05-18 11:43:00 am
Large language models to destroy a lot of software jobs: Sridhar Vembu Software major Zoho’s Co-founder Sridhar Vembu on Sunday said that large language models (LLMs) will destroy a lot of software jobs in the future, As AI adoption surges across industries.  His remarks align with growing apprehensions about AI replacing millions of jobs soon. “I have often said this to our employees: the fact that software engineers get paid better than mechanical engineers or civil engineers or chemists or school teachers is not some birthright and we c...
Large language models to destroy a lot of software jobs: Sridhar Vembu
Large language models to destroy a lot of software jobs: Sridhar Vembu
Source: IANS
2025-05-18 11:39:29 am
Buy HDFC Bank Limited for Target Rs. 2,192 by Geojit Financial Services Ltd   Poised for Steady Growth Incorporated in August 1994, HDFC Bank provides a range of financial services including corporate and retail banking, custodial services, treasury and capital markets, project advisory services, and capital market products. • In Q4FY25, HDFC Bank saw a notable 9.2% YoY increase in interest income to Rs. 86,779cr. The growth was primarily fuelled by a significant rise in interest generated from lending activities that was up 4.8% YoY and substantia...
Buy HDFC Bank Limited for Target Rs. 2,192 by Geojit Financial Services Ltd
Buy HDFC Bank Limited for Target Rs. 2,192 by Geojit Financial Services Ltd
Source: Geojit Financial Services Ltd
2025-05-18 11:38:05 am
Buy Atul Ltd for the Target Rs. 8,450 by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd Stellar bounce-back in FY25; growth expected to continue * Atul’s (ATLP) 4QFY25 revenue came in line with our expectation. The Life Science Chemicals (LSC) segment’s revenue increased 18% YoY, while the Performance & Other Chemicals (P&OC) segment’s revenue rose 21% YoY. Gross margin came in at 49.7% (-10bp YoY), while EBITDAM expanded 320bp YoY to 15.4%. EBITDA grew 51% YoY to INR2.2b, and PAT jumped 121% YoY to INR1.3b. * The LSC segment maintained strong per...
Buy Atul Ltd for the Target Rs. 8,450 by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd
Buy Atul Ltd for the Target Rs. 8,450 by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd
Source: Motilal Oswal Financial services Ltd
2025-05-18 11:37:07 am
US tariffs may hamper medical tourism industry As medical expenses continue to climb in the US, a growing number of patients are looking overseas for more cost-effective treatment options and suggested tariffs may impact the medical tourism industry, according to a new report.  US trade policy has seen notable changes recently, particularly with regard to import tariffs on countries such as China. Though these policies are usually justified by economic and geopolitical considerations, they also impact other areas, including the...
US tariffs may hamper medical tourism industry
US tariffs may hamper medical tourism industry
Source: IANS
2025-05-18 11:37:05 am