Bajaj Finance shares rose sharply on Monday after the NBFC reported 26.5% YoY growth in Q2 FY27 AUM to nearly Rs 5.85 lakh crore. Jefferies retained its Buy rating and Rs 1,280 target price, implying 35% upside, and reaffirmed Bajaj Finance as a top pick, citing strong AUM growth.
V2 Retail shares fell 20% despite a 28.4% year-on-year rise in Q2 FY27 revenue to Rs 905 crore, driven by continued store expansion. Same-store sales growth stood at 0.5% on a festival-normalised basis but declined 14.9% on a calendar basis due to the shift in Navratri and Durga Puja. The company expects stronger demand in Q3.
Yes Bank shares rose after the lender reported a 23.8% YoY growth in loans and advances to around Rs 3.1 lakh crore in Q2 FY27. Deposits also grew nearly 20% YoY, signalling continued business momentum.
HDFC Bank shares rose after Anup Bagchi was appointed as the banks new MD & CEO, ending months of uncertainty over its top leadership. Brokerages Jefferies, Morgan Stanley and Citi retained positive ratings on the stock, citing clarity on succession and potential for a re-rating. The bank also reported strong loan and deposit growth in Q2.
In the Nifty200 pack, 7 stocks' closing prices crossed below their 200-day moving averages (DMA) on October 1, according to technical scan data from StockEdge. Trading below the 200 DMA is generally considered a negative signal, as it suggests that a stocks price is below its long-term trend. The 200 DMA is a widely used technical indicator that helps traders assess the overall trend of a stock.
Nifty has dipped significantly, nearing a critical support range of 22,000 to 22,600, catching the attention of traders looking for a potential technical rebound in the oversold market. Analysts recommend buying Indian Hotel and Mankind Pharma stocks, highlighting ambitious targets and stop-loss settings. Conversely, caution is warranted for IOC and Torrent Pharma, which display signs of decline. The market strategy appears optimistic for October, tapping into seasonal recovery prospects.
The US-Iran war, which commenced on February 27, caused significant volatility in the equity markets, impacting key benchmarks. By October, the Nifty 50 index exhibited a dramatic shift, rising from 22,421 to 25,178. Midcaps and smallcaps mirrored this pattern amid the turmoil. Interestingly, certain stocks across various sectors maintained stable growth even post-ceasefire, showcasing remarkable resilience despite the market fluctuations.
