Bernstein cuts PFC, REC target prices as bank competition weighs on loan growth
MeridStreet AI summaryBernstein has reduced its target prices for Power Finance Corporation (PFC) and REC, two Indian companies that provide financing for power projects. The brokerage firm lowered its target prices for PFC to Rs 465 and for REC to Rs 410. This decision was made due to increased competition from banks, slower growth in renewable energy capacity, and improving financial health of state-owned power distribution companies. The reduced target prices reflect Bernstein's reduced expectations for the companies' loan growth.
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Why it matters
Bernstein has cut its target prices for PFC and REC due to stronger bank competition weighing on loan growth. This is a negative sign for the companies and the sector.
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- PFC
- REC
- Financial stocks
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