Bajaj Finance Shares Surge Over 3% Amid Q4 Results, Brokerages Remain Bullish Despite Minor Earnings Miss Bajaj Finance’s stock surged over 3% in early trading on Thursday, extending gains from the previous day, following the NBFC’s Q4 financial results. Despite a slight miss on key earnings metrics, most brokerages retained bullish ratings on the stock, citing strong growth prospects and improving credit cost outlooks. The stock was trading at Rs 962.6, up 3.5% from Wednesday’s closing price of Rs 930. The company reported a 22% year-on-year increase in net profit to Rs 5,465 crore for Q4FY26, slightly below the CNBC-TV18 poll estimate of Rs 5,524 crore. Net interest income (NII) grew 20% to Rs 11,781 crore, also marginally below expectations of Rs 11,853 crore. Assets under management (AUM) rose 22.4% to Rs 5.1 lakh crore, crossing the Rs 5 lakh crore milestone, while new loans booked increased 20.5% to 12.89 million. Brokerages largely maintained positive outlooks, with HSBC, Nomura, Jefferies, and JPMorgan issuing “buy” or “overweight” ratings. HSBC highlighted management guidance of a 15-30 basis points decline in credit costs for FY27, projecting a 26.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in earnings per share (EPS) over FY26-28. Nomura emphasized improving asset quality trends and higher profitability targets, with return on assets expected to range between 4.3-4.7%. Jefferies noted that lower credit costs and stronger fee income supported earnings, while AUM growth remained robust at 22%. JPMorgan, which assigned an “overweight” rating with a target price of Rs 1,080, stated the performance was largely in line with expectations, citing healthy asset quality and benign early delinquency trends despite external disruptions.#hsbc #bajaj_finance #jefferies #nomura #nbfc
Stock market today (March 25, 2025): Which are the top gainers and losers in Nifty50 and BSE Sensex today? Check list Investor wealth surged by Rs 15.80 lakh crore over two trading sessions as equities rebounded sharply amid a decline in crude oil prices and growing hopes of de-escalation in the West Asia conflict. Stock markets gained for two consecutive days, with the BSE Sensex rising 2,577.06 points or 3.54 percent. On Wednesday, the 30-share benchmark jumped 1,205 points or 1.63 percent to settle at 75,273.45. Market capitalization of BSE-listed companies increased by Rs 15,80,204.92 crore to Rs 4,31,01,834.74 crore (USD 4.59 trillion) during the period. The top gainers in the Nifty50 included Shriram Finance, UltraTech Cement, Bajaj Finance, Grasim Industries, Adani Enterprises, Larsen & Toubro, Titan Company, InterGlobe Aviation, and Dr Reddy’s. The Nifty50 top losers were Tech Mahindra, Power Grid, Tata Consultancy Services, and Bharat Electronics. In the BSE Sensex, UltraTech Cement, Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro, Titan Company, InterGlobe Aviation, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Steel, State Bank of India, and Kwality Wall’s were the top gainers. The BSE Sensex top losers mirrored the Nifty50 list. Analysts attributed the market recovery to improving global cues and emerging hopes of a potential de-escalation in the US–Iran conflict. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, declined 6.16 percent to USD 97.79 per barrel. Vinod Nair of Geojit Investments noted that markets built on previous momentum as global risk sentiment improved, with hopes of peace emerging. Asian and European markets also closed higher, with all sectoral indices ending in the green. The BSE saw 2,959 stocks rise, 1,357 fall, and 156 remain unchanged.#nifty50 #ultratech_cement #bsesensex #bajaj_finance #shriram_finance
Power Finance Corporation Ltd Upgraded to Hold on Technical and Valuation Shifts Power Finance Corporation Ltd (PFC) has seen its investment rating upgraded from Sell to Hold, reflecting a notable improvement in technical indicators and a reassessment of valuation metrics. This change, effective from 17 March 2026, comes amid a backdrop of steady financial performance and strong long-term returns, positioning the stock as a more balanced proposition for investors within the finance sector. The primary catalyst for the upgrade lies in the shift in technical trends. PFC’s technical grade has moved from mildly bearish to mildly bullish, signaling a positive momentum shift in the stock’s price action. Key technical indicators underpinning this change include a bullish Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) on the weekly chart, supported by bullish Bollinger Bands and a positive Know Sure Thing (KST) indicator on the weekly timeframe. Although monthly indicators remain mildly bearish, the daily moving averages have turned bullish, reflecting short-term strength. Specifically, the stock’s current price stands at ₹417.80, up 2.78% on the day, with a trading range between ₹404.30 and ₹419.45. This price movement is encouraging given the 52-week low of ₹330.05 and a high of ₹443.95, indicating the stock is trading closer to its upper range. The technical upgrade suggests that market sentiment is improving, which could attract momentum-driven investors. Alongside technical improvements, the valuation grade for PFC has been revised from fair to expensive. The company currently trades at a price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 5.46, which, while low compared to many peers, reflects a premium relative to its historical valuation band. The price-to-book value stands at 1.#sensex #bse500 #bajaj_finance #power_finance_corporation_ltd #sbi_life_insurance
Bajaj Finance Shares Lose Post-Budget Gains, Extend March Losses to 10% Shares of Bajaj Finance Ltd. have reversed earlier gains made after the budget announcement, extending their losses for March to 10%. The stock fell 4% on Wednesday, March 11, marking its eighth consecutive losing session in the past 11 trading days. It is among the top losers on the Nifty 50 index, with the decline raising concerns about its performance in the month. If the current trend continues, March could become the worst month for the stock since October 2024, when it also recorded similar losses. The stock had surged 20% between February 1 and February 20, reaching an intraday high of ₹1,046. However, it has since retraced to levels around ₹900, erasing all the gains from that period. The decline comes amid increased provisions for bad loans, which pressured the company’s profitability. For the December quarter, Bajaj Finance’s provisions rose by nearly ₹1,400 crore, a move the management attributed to ensuring the balance sheet remains “shock proof.” The company also adjusted its full-year growth guidance, projecting growth of around 22%, which is at the lower end of the previously expected 22% to 23% range. Technical indicators suggest the stock is facing bearish momentum. It has slipped below key moving averages, and the Relative Strength Index (RSI) stands at 31, nearing “oversold” levels. An RSI reading below 30 typically signals that a stock is oversold, indicating potential for a rebound. However, the current decline has raised concerns among investors. Analysts have mixed views on the stock. Out of 38 analysts covering Bajaj Finance, 24 have issued “buy” ratings, six have “sell” ratings, and eight have “hold” ratings.#nifty_50 #market_volatility #bajaj_finance #ambit #financial_sector
Bajaj Finance Share Price Live Updates Bajaj Finance’s stock price has experienced a decline on March 9, 2026, with the latest trading data showing a drop of 2.3% to Rs 928.35. The three-month return for the stock is negative at 9.03%, reflecting a downward trend in recent weeks. Earlier in the day, the stock traded at Rs 924.05, marking a daily decline of 2.76%, and fell further to Rs 916.85 by mid-morning, a 3.51% decrease from the previous day’s close. The stock’s volume has also seen a significant drop, with 1.44 million shares traded in the latest session, far below the 7-day average of 7.55 million shares. This low volume suggests reduced investor activity or uncertainty about the stock’s future performance. Analysts note that the stock is currently trading below its 100-day simple moving average (SMA) of Rs 932.85 and the 100-day exponential moving average (EMA) of Rs 932.48, indicating potential weakness in the short-term trend. Brokerage Motilal Oswal Financial Services has set a new target price for Bajaj Finance at Rs 1075.0, implying a potential upside of 16.13% from its current price of Rs 925.65. However, the stock has faced a weekly setback, with a return of -4.59% over the past week, and a monthly decline of -3.21%, signaling continued pressure on its valuation. Technical indicators highlight the stock’s struggle to maintain momentum, as it has broken below key support levels. The third support level (S3) at Rs 922.97 has been breached, with the stock trading at Rs 909.05, a 4.33% decline from the previous day’s close. Analysts suggest that the stock may face further downward pressure unless there is a reversal in sentiment or positive news to stabilize its price. The stock’s market capitalization stands at Rs 583,699.91, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 32.#stock_price #market_capitalization #bajaj_finance #motilal_oswal_financial_services #p_e_ratio
