With its Mitsubishi JV beginning operations this quarter, analysts expect meaningful revenue addition
India Inc's earnings seem to have gathered momentum with a surge in the BSE Sensex over the past two quarters.
Close to 50 companies have announced stock splits this year so far, something experts say is typical in a bull phase.
Analysts are enthused by BPCL's upstream foray and have re-rated the stock in the past couple of years.
According to technical analysts, the Nifty could trade in the range between 7,400 and 7,700.
While hotels and FMCG saw weak top line growth, most segments witnessed Ebit margin contraction.
Bluechips underperform in recent rally.
Of the 280-odd equity schemes that have been in existence for five years or more, 190 funds or about 70 per cent of those funds have outperformed their respective benchmark indices.
The return of investor confidence in the equity markets is bringing some of the large companies back to the fund-raising table.
Sensex gains 2.4%, Nifty crosses 7,000; investors feel exit polls have vindicated their stand
Besides foreign flows, corporate earnings and US Federal Reserve chief Janet Yellen's testimony to the nation's legislature are also likely to impact investor sentiment.
ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank and Axis Bank reported healthy loan growth and asset quality.
IT companies have, in recent times, re-invested gains arising from a weaker rupee.
Any change in rates would mean more volatility; else, poll outcome-fuelled rally expected to continue.
Of the 70 international feeder funds, more than half have made losses in 2014.
Gripped by the pre-election frenzy, Indian markets seem to be factoring in the victory by the Narendra Modi-led BJP.
Institutional investors - both foreign and domestic - lapped up the government's big-ticket share sales on Friday, helping it add nearly Rs 9,000 crore to its revenue kitty.
Analysts said FIIs had created long positions worth Rs 9,700 crore (Rs 97 billion) in index futures till recently.
Analysts say aggressive pricing by Pizza Hut signals weakening demand in the fast food segment and could intensify competition.
Anaysts recommend a 'buy' on Icra due to its positive outlook.