"We saw an opportunity with an attractive valuation at less than 1x P/B for a very solid bank with a strong management team. We will explore potential for synergies as well," M&M said in a release while announcing its quarterly numbers.
HDFC shares earlier this month scaled a lifetime high of Rs 2,926 and its market capitalization swelled to over Rs 5 lakh crore. The stellar growth in HDFC stock over the last 3 decades has been backed by its aggressive expansion plans from being just a retail home loan company.
RBL Bank share price gains over 4% due to substantial growth in deposits and advances; MRPL gains 12% giving a handsome pole and flag breakout above Rs 81, forming a pattern that may see a target of Rs 92-93. Samvardhana Motherson International opens gap up, jumping 6%, but remains in the range of Rs 88 to Rs 94 throughout the day