Mutual funds cut cash holdings by Rs 13,000 crore in June to Rs 2.04 lakh crore, with PPFAS and Unifi maintaining highest cash-to-AUM ratios for strategic flexibility and redemptions.
ITC Hotels Q1 Results: Revenue from operations for the quarter stood at Rs 816 crore, up 15.5% from Rs 706 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year.
Franklin Templeton India's Hari Shyamsunder suggests a range-bound market, noting India's rally alongside global markets. While large-cap valuations are stretched, mid and small-caps offer growth opportunities. He favors consumption-related sectors like hotels and retail, anticipating a boost from monetary and fiscal policies, while remaining cautious on capex due to high valuations.
Vishal Mega Mart shares: The brokerage views the value retailer as a way to capitalize on the rising aspirations of consumers in Tier 2 and smaller cities, supported by its low-cost private-label offerings, efficient cost structure, and expanding presence in underpenetrated markets.
State Bank of India's board has approved raising Rs 20,000 crore through Basel III-compliant bonds, leading to a share price increase of over 2%. While SBI shares have underperformed over the past year, they have shown recent gains, outperforming the Nifty in the last six months.
HDFC Bank will hold a board meeting on July 19 to consider its first-ever bonus share issue and a special interim dividend for FY26. The move reflects strong financial performance, with robust Q1 loan and deposit growth, and comes amid a 21% stock rally over the past year.
