Emkay Global initiates on Avenue Supermarts with ‘Sell’, sees 16% downside

DMart is unlikely to see meaningful same-store sales growth improvement, except for seasonal fluctuations and possible price hikes by brands, given the competitive intensity in the sector Emkay Global has initiated coverage on Avenue Supermarts, operating as DMart, with a ‘Sell’ rating, citing concerns over limited total addressable market (TAM) expansion, rising competition from quick…

ADB says India’s GDP growth to moderate to 6.9% in current fiscal before accelerating to 7.3% next year

ADB said the moderation in growth is on account of heightened global uncertainty due to the West Asia conflict, higher energy prices and volatile trade and financial conditions. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) projects India’s gross domestic product growth will ease to 6.9% in the current fiscal year from 7.6% in the previous year before…

RBI holds repo rate at 5.25%: What it means for home loan borrowers and EMIs

RBI holds the repo rate at 5.25%, providing stability for home loan borrowers. This will ensure predictable EMIs, clarity and potential interest savings amid global economic uncertainties. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, marking its second consecutive pause. While this may seem routine, the context is far…