Astral’s demerger plan triggers sharp selloff, brokerages trim target prices

Astral’s stock dipped 11% after announcing a demerger of its chemicals business. Investors are concerned about the valuation and growth prospects of the standalone chemical entity, which currently lags the profitable plumbing segment. While analysts maintain ‘buy’ ratings, some have lowered target prices. The company anticipates significant revenue growth for the chemicals division in the…

BoB, BoI, PNB see 350-Bps credit-deposit growth gap

Three major public sector banks – Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, and Punjab National Bank – are showing a significant gap between their credit and deposit growth, exceeding 350 basis points. While Bank of Baroda saw a sequential dip in both assets and liabilities, Bank of India and Punjab National Bank reported consistent expansion…

HDFC Bank develops own AI platform, fraud monitoring system

HDFC Bank is transforming into a tech powerhouse, developing its own AI platform, Neev, and a real-time fraud detection system. These in-house solutions, built by a dedicated engineering team, aim to combat rising banking frauds and enhance customer security. By investing in proprietary technology and engineering talent, the bank is positioning itself for future competition…

‘India’s private credit market primed for sustained growth’

India’s private credit market is poised for significant expansion, projected to reach $50 billion by 2030, fueled by increasing corporate funding needs and limitations faced by traditional banks. While this alternative capital source is gaining traction, new RBI regulations allowing bank acquisition financing could introduce greater competition. Real estate and infrastructure sectors are leading this…

Astral’s demerger plan triggers sharp market selloff, brokerages trim targets

Astral’s stock dipped 11% after announcing a demerger of its chemicals business. Investors are concerned about the valuation and growth prospects of the standalone chemical entity, which currently lags the profitable plumbing segment. While analysts maintain ‘buy’ ratings, some have lowered target prices. The company anticipates significant revenue growth for the chemicals division in the…