Axis Bank's shares fell 4.4% to ₹992 after the lender posted weaker-than-expected earnings in its December quarter, driven by higher credit costs and loan book concerns. The Bank Nifty index also declined 1.5%, with most of its constituents falling, as investors remain cautious on Axis Bank's inconsistent quarterly numbers and growth prospects.
Open FlipExpecting Bharat Electronics’ (BEL) market share to grow in the coming years, domestic brokerage firm Motilal Oswal has shared its optimistic view on the stock, maintaining a ‘buy’ rating on the same with a target price of Rs 360, indicating potential growth of 27.5%. The shares of BEL closed 2.2% higher at Rs 282.15 on the BSE today.
Open FlipThe Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) report released on January 17 said stickiness in food inflation warrants careful monitoring of second-order effects. “Headline inflation eased for the second successive month in December, although the stickiness in food inflation warrants careful monitoring of second-order effects,” the RBI bulletin said.
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