Antique Stock Broking has initiated coverage on Adani Ports & SEZ with a Buy rating and a Rs 1,773 target, citing its growing scale, integrated logistics model and strong financials. With rising cargo volumes, expanding infrastructure and improving leverage, the brokerage expects robust revenue, EBITDA and profit growth driven by long-term structural tailwinds.
Indian equities have shown resilience despite global volatility, with market veteran Sudip Bandyopadhyay highlighting distinct domestic dynamics. He believes an India-US trade deal will be a major catalyst for foreign investment, while gold and silver are expected to provide decent returns. Bandyopadhyay remains optimistic about India's economic growth, driven by favorable macro factors and strong corporate earnings.
The IMF is expected to revise how it classifies Indias exchange rate regime, two years after triggering tensions with the RBI by suggesting excessive currency intervention. According to people familiar with the matter, the new description may reference a crawling peg, a framework involving gradual currency adjustments to reflect inflation differentials. The shift would signal a recalibrated view of Indias de facto forex management.
ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund has delivered impressive returns. A Rs 10 lakh lumpsum investment made at inception in May 2008 has grown to Rs 1.15 crore. The fund has achieved a CAGR of 15% since its launch. Over the last five years, it provided a CAGR of 19.97%.
Billionbrains Garage Ventures, parent of Groww, saw its shares climb after a recent slide. Despite volatility, analysts remain optimistic about Groww's long-term prospects due to its dominant digital platform and low customer acquisition costs, reflected in strong financial metrics. However, concerns over elevated valuations and potential SEBI regulatory tightening in the F&O segment linger.
Hindustan Unilever faces challenges as its growth slows. Traditional brands like Horlicks and Lux are seeing reduced demand. New-age competitors are gaining ground in beauty and personal care. Home care remains a strong segment. HUL is implementing strategies for volume recovery and sharper segmentation. Investors anticipate steady growth rather than rapid returns.
Siemens Energy India shares could see activity today as it posted robust financial results for the fourth quarter of FY2025. Revenue and profit saw significant increases, supported by a substantial rise in the order backlog. The company declared a dividend, reflecting its strong operational performance. Continued demand for energy and electrification solutions is expected to drive future growth.
Paras Defence and Space Technologies shares are likely to draw investor attention on Tuesday, November 25, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Inter-University Accelerator Centre (IUAC), New Delhi. IUAC, an autonomous institute under the UGC and Ministry of Education, focuses on particle accelerator-based research and development. The collaboration aims to advance technology and innovation in India.
