From 90% premium, it has now come down to somewhere around 55% to 60%. But at the same time, Indian earnings estimates are also coming down. If you look at the consensus EPS estimates for 2025, 2026, over the last one month maybe five to six weeks they are down about 5%, which is a major departure from the trend that we had seen earlier.
Mahindra & Mahindra is thriving. The company is witnessing remarkable growth across its businesses. New product launches, especially in the SUV segment, are driving this success. Mahindra is also making strategic investments in growth areas. These areas include electric vehicles and renewable energy. The company remains optimistic about future prospects.
So, if that were to come through, will foreigners still continue to put money into China and as a result sell India? So, the bigger question really is how much more foreign selling is left and what is India's ability to absorb that foreign selling.
Market analyst Sandip Sabharwal sees potential in IDFC First Bank after a 35% drop, citing strong asset quality. He's also keeping an eye on SBI's results, particularly its asset quality and CASA ratio, given its aggressive unsecured lending. While cautious about PSU banks, Sabharwal acknowledges their recent performance and suggests SBI's results could influence the sector.
RIL Share Price: Reliance Industries' shares dipped 2% following a block deal involving 11.9 lakh shares. The company's market value has shrunk by nearly $50 billion since July, attributed to a decline in earnings and a slowing economy. Despite issuing bonus shares recently, the stock has struggled, with a 5% drop in consolidated net profit for the latest quarter.
Trent Share Price: Trent's shares tumbled 10% despite reporting a 46% surge in Q2 profit, exceeding analyst predictions. While revenue growth of 39.6% fell short of expectations, analysts remain optimistic, citing strong EBITDA margins, robust store expansion, and the success of emerging categories like beauty and footwear.
Wipro shares rose 3% after two block deals, with reports indicating promoter selling. The company posted a 21% rise in Q2 net profit and announced a bonus issue.