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Its net revenue grew 20 per cent YoY to Rs 17,875 crore, aided by healthy other income and NIM (net interest margin) expansion. This is the fastest net revenue growth reported by a large private bank in Q1 so far.

Morgan Stanley said that the adjusted Ebitda loss was lower than estimates while the revenue was 10 per cent ahead of it. Contribution in Q1 was 75 per cent ahead, it said, adding that there was a clear pivot in commentary on profitability. The foreign brokerage said that this was the first time when the management gave guidance on profitability.

“We are very watchful about the global environment. Even in the last quarter, we were specific about calling out a couple of areas like mortgage and retail. We see that globally there are some pockets where we can see this impact but for us, the overall demand today is where we have been able to increase our guidance.”

Hindalco said its results were driven by better macros, robust performance of aluminium downstream and copper businesses along with better operating efficiencies.

However, Yes Securities also expects the power cost to remain elevated in H1FY23 and will continue to pose challenges, but gradual moderation is expected from H2FY23 onwards. Most of the new capacities for the sector will be commissioned in the Eastern region, hence cement prices & demand sustenance will be the key monitorable.

Credit Suisse has downgraded Delhivery to neutral post June quarter results with a target price of Rs 675. ICICI Securities has also downgraded the stock to sell from hold rating with a target price of Rs 484.

"As softer than expected US inflation data suggested a slower pace of rate hike, the global market encouraged optimism. US CPI inflation smoothened to 8.5% in July as lower energy prices offset increase in food and shelter cost. Domestic investors await the release of India’s inflation data due today, which is expected to show a decline in inflation trend on a MoM basis,” said Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Financial Services.

The recent fundraise provides for the management to vigorously focus on projects only without diverting attention to financial planning. The Bain Capital transaction is one of the largest investments received in a real estate company in North India in recent times.

The European insurance sector index was up 0.8% in early trading, and was among the top gainers. Zurich Insurance Group also added 1.3% as it reported a better-than-expected rise in operating profit in the first half.

The stock quoted a 52-week high price of Rs 442.95 and low of Rs 274.0.