Indias PSU banks may receive up to $4 billion in passive inflows if the government raises the foreign institutional investment limit to 49%, according to Nuvama Institutional Equities. The move could drive strong rallies in key lenders like SBI, PNB, and Indian Bank, with expectations already boosting valuations.
Skills and talent development firm NIIT Ltd on Tuesday posted 88.4 per cent decline in consolidated net profit at Rs 1.37 crore for September quarter FY26, although revenues rose by 15.6 per cent.
Indian markets experienced a volatile trading session. The Nifty index is currently consolidating between 25,700 and 26,104. Analysts suggest a cautious approach, focusing on outperforming sectors like metals and PSU banks. Specific stock recommendations include Tata Steel and IIFL. Investors are advised to monitor the rupee's movement against the dollar closely.
CarTrade Tech shares jumped 13% to a 52-week high of 3,008.95 after the companys Q2 net profit more than doubled to 64.1 crore, up 109% YoY and 36% QoQ, driven by strong revenue growth and improved margins.
Market expert Sandip Sabharwal sees the current consumption slowdown as a temporary phase, calling it the "worst quarter of bad results" and an opportune time to buy. He anticipates a strong revival in consumption and believes the auto sector has entered a long-term growth cycle.
Lenskarts FY25 profit of Rs 297 crore marks a sharp turnaround from a loss a year earlier, but much of the jump stems from a one-time accounting gain linked to its Owndays acquisition. Adjusted profits are closer to Rs 130 crore, analysts say, warning that thin margins and premium IPO valuations leave little room for upside.
