Canara Bank Q1 results:Net Interest Income (NII) for Q1 FY26 came in at 9,009 crore, slightly lower than 9,166 crore reported in the same quarter last year. Operating profit for the quarter rose by 12.32% year-on-year to 8,554 crore.
Manas Jaiswal from Manas Jaiswal Technical Research gives his view on the indices. He is cautious on Nifty but bullish on Bank Nifty. He suggests accumulating Bank Nifty on dips with a stop loss. Jaiswal recommends exiting IEX and suggests Jindal Steel and Eternal for buying. He also picks Tata Steel as a good long-term investment in the metal space.
Nischal Maheshwari highlights positive growth in the power sector's transmission and distribution (T&D) due to solar power adoption and rising power consumption, necessitating infrastructure upgrades. He also notes IndusInd Bank's significant fundraising, potentially strengthening its capital base amidst management changes. Maheshwari favors NBFCs over banks in the short term due to declining interest rates and niche lending.
Tata Motors' shares experienced a surge, driven by optimism surrounding potential global trade deals that could lower automobile export tariffs. The US-Japan agreement, reducing tariffs on Japanese car exports, fueled speculation of similar pacts with the EU.
GNG Electronics IPO saw strong demand, subscribed 15.11 times by Day 2. Retail and NII participation was robust, and GMP indicates a 42% listing premium. The company, Indias top refurbisher, posted strong growth with a 46% revenue CAGR. Brokerages recommend subscribing, citing scale, market leadership, and formalisation trends.
Shares of Reliance Infrastructure and Reliance Power declined after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at premises linked to Anil Ambani. The investigation revolves around an alleged Rs 3,000 crore loan fraud involving Yes Bank, with the ED suspecting money laundering and diversion of funds to shell companies.
Ed Yardeni suggests the stock market is optimistic about the US economy's resilience despite tariff-related uncertainty. He anticipates a potential 15% base tariff with the EU, impacting American businesses and consumers. While the US remains a favored investment, the rise of autonomous vehicles poses long-term challenges for the global auto sector, potentially reducing the need for individual car ownership.
Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) shares plummeted 28% following CERC's approval of market coupling, set to begin with the Day-Ahead Market in January 2026. This move, aimed at unifying price discovery, has sparked investor concerns about IEX's competitive edge and revenue model.