Hindustan Zinc's December quarter results have drawn mixed reactions from brokerages. While analysts are impressed by the company's robust operating performance, they express caution regarding the stock's high valuation. Price targets from various firms suggest potential downside or modest upside from current levels.
Gold reached a new record high of $4,700 an ounce as geopolitical tensions fueled safe-haven demand, while silver also surpassed $95. A weaker dollar and expectations of US interest rate cuts are further supporting the precious metals' rally.
Despite strong order bookings, the BSE Infotech index has seen minimal gains, reflecting investor concerns over project execution delays slowing revenue growth. Analysts anticipate a gradual recovery driven by large deal ramp-ups and AI opportunities, though short-term trends remain subject to geopolitical factors.
The Indian rupee weakened to 90.98/$1 on Tuesday, nearing all-time lows despite a weaker dollar index. Sustained foreign investor exits from Indian equities and high government bond yields weighed on the currency. The central bank intervened by selling dollars to protect the 91/$1 level, but the rupee is expected to continue its depreciation bias.
