Brokerages, including Jefferies, Motilal Oswal, Elara Capital, and HDFC Securities, have trimmed target prices for Trent to as low as Rs 4,300 following Q2 results, citing growth deceleration, weak like-for-like sales, and muted consumer sentiment. Despite stable margins, analysts flagged moderation in revenue momentum and advised caution amid rising competition and valuation concerns.
Investors with multiple SIPs often feel their mutual fund portfolios are cluttered. Experts suggest focusing on diversification quality over quantity. Combining flexi-cap funds for adaptability with multi-cap or mid/small-cap funds for balance offers effective long-term diversification, provided investors maintain clarity of purpose, avoid overlap, and review portfolios periodically.
New-age companies are increasingly showing profits just before IPOs, often due to one-time gains or accounting adjustments, raising concerns about sustainability. Investors are urged to scrutinize earnings quality and focus on cash flows and core operations rather than headline profits to avoid an overoptimistic view.
