PAYTM SHARES FREEZE AT 20% LOWER CIRCUIT ON LATEST RBI ACTION; JEFFERIES DOWNGRADES

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By Aviion Business

By Aviion Business

Paytm shares freeze at 20% lower circuit as RBI bans Paytm Payments Bank from accepting deposits or top-ups after February 29, 2024."

PAYTM PLUNGES 20%

Global brokerage Jefferies downgrades Paytm stock to 'underperform,' signaling a 34% downside. Macquarie retains 'neutral' call with a 14% potential downside

ANALYST DOWNGRADES:

Citi maintains 'neutral' rating with a target of Rs 900 (18% potential gains), while UBS initiated coverage in mid-January with a 'buy' and a target of Rs 900."

DIVERGENT VIEWS:

RBI's action follows a system audit report and compliance validation from external auditors. Affecting Paytm Payments Bank operations.

RBI'S ACTION: AUDIT 

Paytm's Q3FY24 losses narrow to Rs 221.7 crore. 38% YoY increase in revenue to Rs 2,850.5 crore. Positive signals despite recent setbacks

Q3FY24 PERFORMANCE:

Paytm's Q3FY24 losses narrow to Rs 221.7 crore. 38% YoY increase in revenue to Rs 2,850.5 crore. Positive signals despite recent setbacks

Q3FY24 PERFORMANCE:

Zee settled 30.50 percent lower at Rs 160.90, with circuit levels adjusted throughout the day. Citi downgraded the stock to "sell" and reduced its price target.

MARKET REACTION:

Analysts cut Zee's FY24-26 earnings estimate by 22-38 percent, anticipating slower margin recovery. Motilal Oswal revised its rating to "neutral" with a reduced price target.

ANALYST'S OUTLOOK:

Zee Entertainment denies Sony's claim of breach, but uncertainties remain. UBS Securities expects Zee's challenge of low promoter ownership to further pressure the stock. CLSA downgrades to "sell.

UNCERTAIN FUTURE:

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