Selectivity key as banks, infra, and manufacturing face mixed signals: Mayuresh Joshi

Selectivity key as banks, infra, and manufacturing face mixed signals: Mayuresh Joshi

In a recent discussion with ET Now, Mayuresh Joshi, Head Equity, Marketsmith India shed light on his views across banking, infrastructure, and paint sectors, emphasizing selective investment strategies amid evolving market dynamics. When asked about the ongoing debate around private banks versus public sector banks (PSBs) and the government’s recent disinvestment in Bank of Maharashtra, … Read more

Govt to exercise green shoe option to divest 6% stake in Bank of Maharashtra after 400% over-subscription

Govt to exercise green shoe option to divest 6% stake in Bank of Maharashtra after 400% over-subscription

The government on Tuesday decided to exercise green shoe option with clear intention to divest 6 per cent stake in Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) through offer-for-sale following overwhelming response from investors on the first day of subscription. The OFS of BoM opened for subscription earlier on Tuesday for non-retail investors at a floor price of … Read more

Auto sector momentum likely to continue into 2026: Dipan Mehta

Auto sector momentum likely to continue into 2026: Dipan Mehta

The latest auto sales numbers have left investors optimistic, as industry experts point to strong growth driven by recent GST cuts. Dipan Mehta, Director, Elixir Equities, said, “Great set of numbers coming through from the auto industry and clearly the GST cuts have benefited auto volumes across the board and more importantly the managements are … Read more

Bank of Maharashtra shares gain 4% as Q2 net profit jumps 23%; NII over 15%

Bank of Maharashtra shares gain 4% as Q2 net profit jumps 23%; NII over 15%

Shares of Bank of Maharashtra gained as much as 4.3% to their day’s high of Rs 57.40 on the NSE on October 15 after the lender reported a 23% on-year rise in net profit at Rs 1,633 crore during the September quarter, with Net Interest Income (NII) up 15.71% on-year to Rs 3,248 crore. Operating … Read more

Bank of Maharashtra Q1 Results: Net profit jumps 23% YoY to Rs 1,593 crore

Bank of Maharashtra Q1 Results: Net profit jumps 23% YoY to Rs 1,593 crore

State-run Bank of Maharashtra on Tuesday reported a net profit of Rs 1,593 crore for the quarter ended June 2025, marking a 23%year-on-year growth from Rs 1,293.68 crore in the year-ago period. The lender reported a total income of Rs 7,879.18 crore for the April-June quarter, a 16% jump from Rs 6,768.76 crore in the … Read more

Technical picks: HDFC Life, Pidilite Industries among 5 stocks that can rally up to 20% in short term – Solid bets

Technical picks: HDFC Life, Pidilite Industries among 5 stocks that can rally up to 20% in short term – Solid bets

The stock had been in a consolidation phase for the past four years, with the 750–760 zone acting as a strong resistance on two prior occasions. This key hurdle has now been decisively breached, confirming a long-term breakout. Volume analysis supports the move, as strong buying interest is evident during upswings, while downswings are accompanied … Read more

PSU bank stocks sink up to 40% in 2025. Can SBI’s market leadership, policy tailwinds drive a comeback?

PSU bank stocks sink up to 40% in 2025. Can SBI’s market leadership, policy tailwinds drive a comeback?

Stocks of public sector banks have had a lackluster run on Dalal Street in 2025 so far, significantly underperforming not just private banks but also the broader Nifty, with some falling by up to 40%. With the tailwinds of lower interest rates, the RBI’s accommodative stance, and decent earnings, can PSU banks engineer a comeback? … Read more

FD rates: These banks have raised their fixed deposit rates in December 2024; check before investment

FD rates: These banks have raised their fixed deposit rates in December 2024; check before investment

Fixed Depsit rates: In December 2024, several banks, including Federal Bank, Karnataka Bank, Equitas Small Finance Bank, RBL Bank, and Bank of Maharashtra, changed their fixed deposit interest rates. These changes have implications for the general public’s and senior citizens’ savings. One of the most widely chosen investment options is a fixed deposit, where an individual deposits … Read more

These 5 stocks witnessed a rise in prices with volumes in last 3 days – Quick Surge

These 5 stocks witnessed a rise in prices with volumes in last 3 days – Quick Surge

ETMarkets analysis shows that five BSE 500 stocks have seen consistent price, trading volume, and delivery volume increases over the past three sessions, indicating strong investor interest. Source link

PSU bank stocks ride past private sector peers in 2024, but how long will good days last?

PSU bank stocks ride past private sector peers in 2024, but how long will good days last?

MUMBAI – Private banks, which have always been the favourites of institutional investors, lost the spot to public sector banks who are touching the sky riding on retail bulls. So far in 2024, all public sector banks have given double-digit returns to investors. On the contrary, private sector banks have seen single to double-digit fall … Read more