Investors are eagerly watching company results to see whether earnings growth justifies share-price gains during the sizzling stock-market rally this year. Companies are facing ris ... Read more
Investors are eagerly watching company results to see whether earnings growth justifies share-price gains during the sizzling stock-market rally this year. Companies are facing rising investor expectations going into the second-quarter earnings season as the Indian markets have outperformed global peers, with valuations near historic highs. However, the market faces possible headwinds from rising commodity and energy prices, global supply-side disruption, and potentially unfavourable bond-equity yield dynamics. So, how critical are Q2 earnings for markets as liquidity normalisation both by the US Fed and RBI may start to set in soon. To understand that, Mint’s Nasrin Sultana is in conversation with Ajay Tyagi, Head of Equity, UTI AMC. Read more
In what is being perceived as a tapering signal, the RBI suspended the bond purchase programme, G-Sec Acquisition Program (G-SAP), after Rs 2.37 trillion purchases in first half of ... Read more
In what is being perceived as a tapering signal, the RBI suspended the bond purchase programme, G-Sec Acquisition Program (G-SAP), after Rs 2.37 trillion purchases in first half of FY22. The monetary policy committee (MPC) kept its policy rates and accommodative stance unchanged but did not announce any new set of liquidity-enhancing measures for the first time since the onset of the covid-19 pandemic. With surplus liquidity of above $120bn sloshing around in the system, the RBI also announced a roadmap to expand and extend the VRRR operations. So, how will these measures by RBI impact bond markets and equities? To understand that, Mint’s Nasrin Sultana is in conversation with Arvind Chari, CIO, Quantum Advisors. Read more
Riding widespread optimism, Indian markets have been scaling fresh record highs as the Sensex hit 60000. Indian markets have been rising in most days of September despite periodic ... Read more
Riding widespread optimism, Indian markets have been scaling fresh record highs as the Sensex hit 60000. Indian markets have been rising in most days of September despite periodic nervousness around China’s Evergrande debt defaults cascading to a global crisis and US Federal Reserve rate tapering decision. However, investors are concerned. Rising inflation risk and withdrawal of ultra-easy monetary policy by global central banks, mainly by the US Federal Reserve, may trigger a sharp rise in bond yields which can cause risk assets to correct sharply. Steep valuation concerns have also been looming large. So, how long will this super rally in Indian markets last? To understand that, Mint's Nasrin Sultana is joined by Vinit Sambre, head-equities, DSP Investment Managers. Read more
What if I tell you: Shell companies with no commercial operations are formed to raise capital through an IPO for acquiring an existing company. What if I also tell you that even re ... Read more
What if I tell you: Shell companies with no commercial operations are formed to raise capital through an IPO for acquiring an existing company. What if I also tell you that even retail investors can invest in these blank cheque companies. Well, I am talking about Special Purpose Acquisition Company shortly called as SPAC. SPACs have been around in the US for a very long time but SPAC deals in India are still at a nascent stage becoming popular recently mostly due to abundant dry powder post covid. However, it does sound risky isn’t it? The complexity of SPAC deals has challenges. To understand more about these blank cheque companies and regulatory framework around it, Mint's Nasrin Sultana is joined by Vikas Bagaria, partner Deloitte India. Read more
As stock markets beat the pandemic blues, investor wealth ballooned in a period when most businesses were struggling due to challenges posed by lockdowns amid loss of income. With ... Read more
As stock markets beat the pandemic blues, investor wealth ballooned in a period when most businesses were struggling due to challenges posed by lockdowns amid loss of income. With limited options to spend due to no travel and stay-at-home guidelines, a gush of fresh money found its way to stock markets in the last one and half years. Many rode on the tailcoats of investors who were established and known for making a fortune by investing in stock markets. High net-worth individuals (HNIs) held a combined Rs 4.7 trillion in NSE firms as of June-end, a jump of 19.5% in a quarter. So, what are the big trends in HNIs and ultra-HNI investment in India post-pandemic? To discuss that Mint's Nasrin Sultana speak to Rajesh Cheruvu, CIO, Validus Wealth. Read more
Corporate earnings in first-quarter showed skewed growth in select sectors. Companies benefited from low base, posting better earnings in Q1 compared to last year but sequentially ... Read more
Corporate earnings in first-quarter showed skewed growth in select sectors. Companies benefited from low base, posting better earnings in Q1 compared to last year but sequentially earnings showed contraction as margin pressure intensified with high input prices and reversal of cost rationalisation measures. So, will earnings momentum continue in FY22. To understand that Mint's Nasrin Sultana is in conversation with SP Prabhu, CIO, Ageas Federal Life Insurance. Read more
Despite the stock markets hitting record highs this year, some investors have turned cautious on equities. In fact, BofA Securities have warned that a correction is likely in the n ... Read more
Despite the stock markets hitting record highs this year, some investors have turned cautious on equities. In fact, BofA Securities have warned that a correction is likely in the near term. Analysis of past bull and bear phases of Indian stock markets show after a rally of about 75 weeks with an average 106% return, markets typically correct about 30% over a four-month period. Considering that the current rally in Indian equities yielded 118% returns over 73 weeks, BofA Securities sees limited further runway in light of emerging risks in near term. So, I am in conversation with Amish Shah, India equity strategist, BofA Securities to understand what are the big concerns? Read more
Although 2021 showed a promising start, new variants are leading to renewed covid19 waves and lockdowns in many Asian countries. Still, equity markets continue to surge, while in I ... Read more
Although 2021 showed a promising start, new variants are leading to renewed covid19 waves and lockdowns in many Asian countries. Still, equity markets continue to surge, while in India, markets have been hitting record highs. As stock consistently makes new life highs defying elevated valuations, net inflows into equity mutual fund schemes galloped to record high in July, rising almost six times in a month. Net Rs 20,742.77 crore was pumped into equity schemes in July, a 350% jump from the previous month. Read more
While fresh slippage has spiked across banks, sluggish disbursements have further resulted in muted trends in loan growth, particularly in Retail showed an analysis of June quarter ... Read more
While fresh slippage has spiked across banks, sluggish disbursements have further resulted in muted trends in loan growth, particularly in Retail showed an analysis of June quarter results. Although, deposit growth remains healthy, NII growth has been subdued. Banks are carrying additional provision buffers post June quarter. Adding to that, two big-ticket lendings Future Group and Vodafone Idea are threatening to put the banking eco system in jeopardy. So, now what is the outlook for banks and financial services companies ? To understand that Mint's Nasrin Sultana is in conversation with Avneesh Sukhija, analyst, BNP Paribas. Read more
1QFY22 has been one of the best quarterly performances by Indian IT services companies, with sequential revenue growth of 4.5% in dollar terms. Mid-tier IT companies have reported ... Read more
1QFY22 has been one of the best quarterly performances by Indian IT services companies, with sequential revenue growth of 4.5% in dollar terms. Mid-tier IT companies have reported the highest ever growth during the quarter. There were strong deal wins, with one of the highest ever pipelines while there has been an increase in guidance from some of the IT companies. However, increasing supply pressures remained elevated in the June quarter. So, how will it pan out for IT in the fiscal ahead? Will IT companies manage to see earnings momentum in the rest of FY22? To understand that Mint’s Nasrin Sultana is in conversation with Sanjeev Hota, Research head, Sharekhan by BNP Paribas. Read more
