Is ITC still a strong bet post its hotel demerger? With ITC Hotels now separately listed, investors are keen to understand the future growth prospects of both entities. In this in-depth discussion from Market Today on Business Today TV, Gaurav Dua, Head of Capital Market Strategy at Mirae Asset Sharekhan, shares his expert insights on ITC’s earnings outlook, post-demerger valuation, and the challenges ahead for its core business. According to Gaurav Dua, ITC Hotels, now listed, remains a stock worth holding, with a price target of ₹230-240. Meanwhile, ITC’s core business remains stable, with no adverse budget announcements—a relief for shareholders. However, he highlights concerns over volume growth and the company’s declining market share due to rising competition from Philips. Investors will be closely watching management’s strategy to counter competition and drive future expansion. For fresh retail investors, the big question is: Should one invest in ITC or ITC Hotels? While ITC remains a cash-rich giant, ITC Hotels presents a new trading opportunity post-demerger. Watch the full discussion as Gaurav Dua deciphers the investment potential of both stocks and what lies ahead for ITC investors!
In this exclusive interview with Praveen Kutty, MD & CEO of DCB Bank, we dive into the bank's impressive Q3 earnings. DCB Bank has reported a 19.6% increase in net profit, reaching ₹151.4 crore, along with a 14.5% rise in Net Interest Income (NII) to ₹543 crore. Despite challenges in the banking sector, DCB Bank's Gross NPA has improved to 3.11% from 3.29% last quarter, while Net NPA remains steady at 1.18%. Praveen Kutty discusses the bank's loan growth, the performance of retail and corporate loans, and offers insights on NPAs and the overall sector outlook. He also shares his views on the comparative performance between retail and corporate segments and what the future holds for the bank. Don't miss this in-depth conversation on DCB Bank's performance and the banking sector outlook!
At the World Economic Forum 2025 in Davos, Shashwat Goenka, Vice-Chairman of the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, joins Rahul Kanwal, Executive Director of Business Today, for an exclusive interview. The $7 billion RPSG Group has a footprint across power, green energy, chemicals, retail, FMCG, IT, and more. Shashwat discusses how the Group is leveraging its legacy of over 220 years to create a future defined by innovation, sustainability, and global growth. He shares key insights into the Group’s renewable energy ventures, including solar, wind, green hydrogen, and ammonia, driving India’s clean energy agenda. Shashwat also highlights the strategic acquisition of Aquapharm Chemicals, a milestone in RPSG’s entry into the specialty chemicals market. This interview offers a behind-the-scenes look at how one of India’s most dynamic conglomerates is navigating challenges, seizing opportunities, and shaping a sustainable and prosperous future.
Titan is leveraging digital tools to enhance customer experiences.
Samir Arora, Founder of Helios Capital, shared his views on the future of retail and quick commerce QSR stocks, highlighting the competitive advantage of Zomato's management. He believes Zomato is far ahead of its competitors, and its success has fueled stock price growth, allowing the company to raise significant capital. Arora points out that Zomato's stock performance has even helped competitors raise funds, but Zomato has preemptively raised its own capital to maintain its leadership position. He emphasizes that the quick commerce industry in India is still in its early stages, representing less than 2% of the total retail market, but companies like Zomato are performing well, with significant potential for future growth.
In a market characterised by volatility, the pressing question for investors is where to direct their funds now. Viniti Bolinjkar identifies two small-cap stocks that he believes hold the potential for strong returns in the near future, making them excellent candidates for long positions. The first stock is Cantabil Retail, which has shown positive momentum, rising approximately 4% in early trading. The second is Fino Payment Bank, currently (Monday 11 am) down around 0.80% but still positioned for future growth. Vinit Bolinjkar is optimistic about both stocks, stating that they are well-placed to generate substantial returns. Watch this video to discover more about these promising investment opportunities and learn how to navigate the current market landscape effectively.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has kept the repo rate unchanged at 6.5% for straight tenth monetary policy. Governor Shaktikanta Das said while announcing the monetary policy statement on Wednesday that the decision was taken with a 5:1 majority. The Monetary Policy Committee of the RBI decided, however, to change the stance of the monetary policy to 'neutral' from 'withdrawal of accommodation'. "After evaluating the macroeconomic conditions and future outlook, the MPC decided, with 5 out of 6 members in agreement, to maintain the policy rate at 6.5 per cent," the RBI chief said. The central bank said retail inflation in September could see a "big rise" on the back of base effect and that food prices are only expected to moderate by the end of this financial year.
The Future Retail saga may hold out for a while even after liquidation
Future Retail liquidation: The division bench allowed the company’s resolution professional Vijaykumar V Iyer’s application to admit the company for liquidation.
He said it is pertinent that the government’s focus must turn to bottom-up reform and strengthening the ‘plumbing of governance’ for structural reforms to yield strong, sustainable growth.
The e-commerce giant has seen steady growth since its entry into India in 2013, but the offline piece remains a challenge. After losing out on the Future retail acquisition, how does it plan to keep the growth engines revving?
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