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Earnings uncertainty, high valuations: Brokerages advise caution for 2025

Fundamentals strong but earnings growth uncertainty, elevated valuations seen capping upside

When will new RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra cut rates? Brokerages weigh in

Here's how leading brokerages have interpreted the development, and their expectations from Sanjay Malhotra as regards key rates and maintaining a balance between growth and inflation

Rupee hits record low as appointment of new RBI chief spurs dovish bets

The rupee hit a low of 84.80 in early trading, surpassing its previous all-time low of 84.7575 hit last week

Adani Group most attractive among Indian investment grade cos: Nomura

The Japanese firm also sees 'minimal risk' of termination of 8 gigawatt (GW) Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) solar manufacturing-linked projects

Nomura cautious, but not overly pessimistic on Asia's equities in 2025

For the MSCI Asia ex-Japan index, Nomura predicts muted returns, with end-2025 targets ranging from 573 to 859. The index is currently around 590 levels

Rupee weakness will not deter RBI from cutting rates, says Nomura

Nomura noted that high prices were concentrated in a few items, including food, rather than being broad-based, and that inflation excluding vegetables and other volatile items was still subdued

Nomura has room to cut further $187 mn in costs: CEO Kentaro Okuda

The measures come on top of Nomura's existing plan to cut 62 billion yen ($414 million) of costs in the short- and medium-term, which include optimising information technology

Nomura thumbs up Dixon as co starts making Google Pixel; stock hits record

Brokerages positive on stock; company expected to emerge as major player in India's smartphone manufacturing by FY27

Tepid earnings growth in September quarter an Asia-wide problem: Nomura

Meanwhile, according to a note by JM Financial, 66 per cent companies under their coverage saw earnings per share (EPS) cuts for FY25

Brokerages reiterate 'Buy' on Hero MotoCorp post Q2 results; stock rises 5%

The surge in Hero MotoCorp share price came on the back of September quarter results, which met Street expectations

India's middle class tightens its belt as inflation reaches 14-month high

Since the end of the pandemic, India's economic growth has been driven in large part by urban consumption, however, that now seems to be changing

Britannia dips 9% in 2 days, hits over 5-mth low; brokerages mixed

Britannia reported its Q2FY25 results on Monday, after market hours. PAT declined by 9.6 per cent to Rs 531 crore

Festive retail growth down by half, Nomura notes strong online demand

While retail sales, both online and offline, saw some increase during the festive season, the overall growth was slower compared to prior years

Nomura woes deepen with trading scandal, arrest for attempted murder

The scandals reinforce Nomura's image as a firm prone to missteps, including data leaks and a multi-billion dollar loss from the collapse of Archegos Capital Management

FMCG sector flags urban consumption slowdown as food inflation bites

Lower salary increases, high interest rates will continue impacting urban demand, says Nomura

India in cyclical slowdown, RBI's 7.2% estimate 'overly optimistic': Nomura

Japanese brokerage Nomura on Monday said the Indian economy has entered a phase of "cyclical growth slowdown" and the Reserve Bank's estimate of 7.2 per cent GDP expansion is "overly optimistic". The brokerage said it sees "rising downside risks" to its GDP growth estimates of 6.7 per cent in the ongoing FY25 and 6.8 per cent in FY26. "We believe India's economy has entered a cyclical growth slowdown. Coincident and leading growth indicators point to a further moderation in GDP growth and the RBI's forecast of 7.2 per cent for FY25 is overly optimistic," the brokerage said in a note. The RBI maintained its FY25 growth estimate at 7.2 per cent earlier this month, even as some watchers have been coming out with lower numbers. Nomura said urban consumption indicators have been softening lately, and pointed to the slump in passenger vehicle sales, moderation in airline passenger traffic and FMCG companies flagging weak urban demand. "We believe this weakness in urban demand is likely

Earnings disappointment a catalyst for market correction: Analysts

The developments come at a time when the markets are already grappling with geopolitical developments in West Asia and the uncertainty surrounding the outcome of the US presidential polls

Time to downgrade Indian stock markets? Sell India, buy China? Analyst view

Absolute-return investors must avoid Indian markets in the backdrop of recent developments, especially the stimulus by China, suggests a report by BCA Research

JSW Steel hit all-time high, JSPL gains 3% after Nomura initiates 'Buy'

Nomura reckons JSW Steel's and JSPL's mid-cycle earnings have structurally improved due to stronger domestic demand, cost saving measures, and improved efficiency

Hyundai India deserves valuation premium to Maruti, says Nomura note

Korean automaker's Indian unit expanding market share and benefits from being part of larger Hyundai Motor Company, it says