Ram Prasad Sahu &Amp; Krishna Kant

Stories by Ram Prasad Sahu &Amp; Krishna Kant

Q3 revenue miss keeps Trent on back foot

Q3 revenue miss keeps Trent on back foot

Rediff.com   22 hours ago

Shares of apparel retail major Trent fell over 8.6 per cent to ~4,048 apiece at the close of trade on Tuesday. Trading near its 52-week low, the stock has shed about 43 per cent over the past year. Sentiment around the Tata group company weakened after it reported lower than expected revenue for the third quarter (October-December/Q3) of 2025-26 (FY26). Brokerages expect the stock to remain under pressure in the near term.

Bharti Leads CY25 Market-Cap Surge

Bharti Leads CY25 Market-Cap Surge

Rediff.com   5 days ago

All three Bharti group companies outperformed in CY25 but the biggest gain came from Bharti Airtel, the flagship.

Value over volume for jewellery growth in H2

Value over volume for jewellery growth in H2

Rediff.com   5 days ago

Jewellery makers are set to post strong revenue growth in the 2025-26 (FY26) October-December quarter (Q3), supported by a robust wedding season and rising value growth, even as volumes decline.

BSE Sensex tops other assets classes by a hefty margin in 40 years

BSE Sensex tops other assets classes by a hefty margin in 40 years

Rediff.com   6 days ago

The BSE Sensex has been one of the top-performing areas of investment in the past 40 years, consistently delivering double-digit returns in rupee terms, beating assets such as global equities, precious metals, and fixed income.

India's Billionaire Club Shrinks in 2025

India's Billionaire Club Shrinks in 2025

Rediff.com   7 days ago

The 2025 contraction marks the steepest decline in both the number of billionaire promoters and their aggregate wealth since 2012.

Silver's breakout drags gold-silver ratio to lowest in over a decade

Silver's breakout drags gold-silver ratio to lowest in over a decade

Rediff.com   7 days ago

ilver continues to outperform the yellow metal, with the gold-to-silver price ratio declining to its lowest level since 2013. The ratio fell to around 57 on Wednesday in the international market, from a five-year high of 100.8 at the end of April 2025.

Tyre stocks to ride demand, margin tailwinds; global risks may bite

Tyre stocks to ride demand, margin tailwinds; global risks may bite

Rediff.com   5 Jan 2026

Shares of tyre manufacturers have outperformed broader equity benchmarks, buoyed by multiple tailwinds. Softer raw material prices, an uptick in demand from automakers following the reduction of the goods and services tax (GST) rates, and steady replacement demand have lifted sentiment toward the sector.

Margin, valuation worries may weigh on Eicher stock

Margin, valuation worries may weigh on Eicher stock

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2026

The stock of automative major Eicher Motors hit its all-time high on Wednesday, capping the year with gains of about 52.7 per cent. It has comfortably outperformed its sector index, the Nifty Auto, which jumped 22.7 per cent, as well as the benchmark Nifty, which rose 10 per cent during this period.

Volume, margin concerns likely to weigh on beer maker United Breweries

Volume, margin concerns likely to weigh on beer maker United Breweries

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2025

The stock of the country's largest beer maker, United Breweries (UBBL), is trading at 25-month lows given multiple headwinds related to volumes, regulatory issues, and margin trajectory. After a muted second quarter (July-September) of 2025-26 (Q2FY26), brokerages also expect the company's Q3FY26 performance to be underwhelming.

Bajaj Finance to Muthoot Finance: NBFCs outpace banks once again

Bajaj Finance to Muthoot Finance: NBFCs outpace banks once again

Rediff.com   16 Dec 2025

Non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) such as Bajaj Finance, Shriram Finance, Muthoot Finance, and IIFL Finance have regained their growth momentum after losing market share to banks in the post-Covid period. The growth surge is being led by diversified lenders and gold-loan companies while development-finance institutions such as Power Finance Corporation (PFC), REC, and Housing & Urban Development Corporation (Hudco) continue to grow at a slower pace.

Pvt banks may lose ground again in FY26 as credit growth lags

Pvt banks may lose ground again in FY26 as credit growth lags

Rediff.com   3 Dec 2025

India's private-sector banks are likely to lose market share for a second consecutive year in 2025-26, as their loan books continue to expand much slower than overall bank credit.

Max Healthcare builds growth runway with brownfield expansion push

Max Healthcare builds growth runway with brownfield expansion push

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2025

Healthcare major Max Healthcare Institute delivered a healthy performance in the second quarter (July-September) of 2025-26 (Q2FY26). Strong patient volumes and average revenues not only boosted the top line but also aided the operating performance.

Non-auto segments to drive growth for Bharat Forge

Non-auto segments to drive growth for Bharat Forge

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2025

The stock of automotive (auto) components major Bharat Forge has risen 14.6 per cent over the past month. Despite ongoing demand challenges, strong operating performance in the July-September quarter (Q3) of 2025-26 (FY26), a diversified revenue base, and expectations of a gradual recovery have lifted sentiment.

Many growth triggers for Samvardhana Motherson

Many growth triggers for Samvardhana Motherson

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2025

The country's largest listed auto parts company by market capitalisation, Samvardhana Motherson International, reported a better than expected operating performance in the second quarter (July-September) of 2025-26 (Q2FY26). Though the global passenger vehicle (PV) market is facing multiple headwinds, the company is outperforming on the back of higher content per vehicle and market share gains.

IT recovery key for Info Edge as Q2 growth lags on weak hiring trends

IT recovery key for Info Edge as Q2 growth lags on weak hiring trends

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2025

Hit by a slowdown in information technology (IT) hiring, Info Edge (India)'s results for the July-September quarter (Q2) of 2025-26 (FY26) fell short of brokerage expectations. What helped the online recruitment major offset the weak IT hiring trend was broad-based growth across other sectors.

Strong therapies, JB to lift Torrent Pharma

Strong therapies, JB to lift Torrent Pharma

Rediff.com   18 Nov 2025

A strong performance in the July-September quarter of 2025-26 (FY26) and expectations of growth from launches and acquisition-led synergies led to a 6.65 per cent jump in the share price of Torrent Pharmaceuticals.

Fresh launches and upscale offerings to fuel M&M's growth

Fresh launches and upscale offerings to fuel M&M's growth

Rediff.com   13 Nov 2025

Brokerages expect the company to continue outperforming in the auto segment, driven by launches and the strong trajectory of healthy bookings.

Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai grip wheel in a turning market

Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai grip wheel in a turning market

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2025

The operating performance of the country's largest passenger carmakers, Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) and Hyundai Motor India (HMIL), in the July-September quarter (Q2) of 2025-26 (FY26) outpaced brokerage expectations.

BFSI weight in Nifty 50 rebounds to 3-year high amid sector rotation

BFSI weight in Nifty 50 rebounds to 3-year high amid sector rotation

Rediff.com   6 Nov 2025

The banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) sector has moved back into focus for investors this calendar year, after lagging the broader market for two consecutive years. BFSI stocks have outperformed benchmark indices in 2025 so far, driving a steady rise in the sector's weighting within the Nifty 50 index.

Core areas light up Havells India as consumer durables dim the spark

Core areas light up Havells India as consumer durables dim the spark

Rediff.com   6 Nov 2025

The July-September quarter (Q2) performance of consumer electricals and durables major Havells India in 2025-26 (FY26) was broadly in line with Street estimates. While the top line was supported by robust growth in the wire and cable, switchgear, and lighting segments, the consumer durables segment restricted overall gains.