BUSINESS DIVERSIFICATION
Business first, stock second: 5 largecap stocks where management & business are better placed with an upside potential of upto 23%
What does a hospital, chemical or rather specialty gas supplier, FMCG, and real estate company have in common? Surely not the product. What binds them is the ability of management which has been tested in tough times. Another common factor, business is such that returns on investment are higher and are also consistent. The reason why these things become important at this point of time is the fact that in bull markets, there is no dearth of explanation and narrative, when putting money one has to look at one reason which becomes the focal point to avoid panic when there is correction. So, if the management and business are good then corrections will come and go and in the long term higher return would compensate for the patience which one shows in the times of correction.
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank raises secured business share
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank expanded its secured loan portfolio to 31.5%, a 440 basis point increase over the past year, aiming for 40% in three years. The total loan portfolio grew 19% to ₹30,091 crore. Despite this growth, its gross NPA ratio slightly increased to 2.3%. Deposits rose 22% to ₹32,500 crore.
Adani Airports to chart next decade with $21 billion infusion
The business is housed under wholly owned subsidiary Adani Airport Holdings, which currently owns seven operational airports, in Mumbai, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Guwahati, Thiruvananthapuram and Mangalore. Phase I of city-side development across 98 acres at airports in Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Lucknow and Guwahati has begun.
Sattva Group to invest Rs 12,000-14,000 crore in diversification over next three years
“The funding for the initiative will be structured with a combination of equity, debt and sales. Approximately 20% of the funding will be in equity, while the remainder will be sourced from debt and sales proceeds,” he told ET. “Our approach to debt is highly prudent and disciplined. The company's primary focus lies on commercial and residential projects, which form the bulk of our portfolio.”
Why are India's richie rich choosing Dubai to migrate?
A report by Henley & Partners reveals that approximately 4,300 millionaires are expected to leave India this year, with many choosing the UAE as their destination. The UAE's appeal lies in its business opportunities, financial benefits, and high-quality lifestyle, attracting both wealthy individuals and professionals.
Zomato in talks to acquire Paytm's movies, ticketing business; deal pegged at around Rs 2,000 crore
Zomato’s interest in acquiring Paytm's events and movie ticketing business is in line with the Gurgaon-based company's efforts towards capturing consumer demand across categories like food, grocery and entertainment. If the transaction goes through, it will be the second biggest acquisition for Zomato after it acquired quick commerce platform Blinkit in 2022 in an all-stock deal for Rs 4,447 crore.
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GDP to grow 8% in FY25 on agriculture, services boost: CII
According to the industry body, the agriculture sector is likely to grow at 3.7% in the current fiscal, compared with 1.4% last year, whereas the services sector may see a growth of 9% against 7.9% a year back.
Sundaram Home Finance launches emerging business segment; Rs 300 cr target disbursal
Expecting it to be a growth driver for the company, Sundaram Home Finance Managing Director and CEO Lakshminarayanan Duraiswamy said he has plans to open around 20 branches in the Emerging Business segment in Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and add another 200 employees.
Should you buy REITs when multibagger realty stocks seem unstoppable?
Experts recommend considering REITs alongside multibagger realty stocks due to rising demand for office space. SEBI's regulations have made REITs more accessible to retail investors, boosting market liquidity.
Why is it right time to reshuffle your portfolio? Feroze Azeez answers
Now if you come to the contemporary situation that general election is over, the mandate of the new government is also reasonably clear, the NDA is going to form a government in 99% of the situations, which is going to be a stable government because you have 292 seats on a pre-poll alliance, UPA 1, UPA 2 also you would not see one single party having a majority greater than 272, 273, so it is a stable government, that is one thing behind us now.
Stock brokers push lending; InsuranceDekho’s latest acquisition
Happy Tuesday! Tech-first broking companies are looking to diversify into the credit business to build a larger financial services play. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
How tech-first stock brokers are diversifying into lending
Stock broking startups are focusing on consumer loans as they look to diversify their business area. Large stock brokers like Groww and Angel One are disbursing strong numbers for personal and consumer loans. Groww is facilitating disbursement of around Rs 250 crore of personal loans every month, while Angel One is handing out around Rs 50 crore monthly.
Leasing takes off as Make in India settles
The government's focus on Make in India and production linked incentive (PLI) schemes to promote local manufacturing has started to yield results as seen in rising leasing demand for light manufacturing and warehousing. The growth is further evidenced by a 4.5 times surge in leasing activity for light manufacturing spaces in 2023, compared to 2020.
Supply chain realignments position India, SE Asia as manufacturing hubs, beyond China
The government’s focus on Make in India programme and the production linked incentive (PLI) schemes to promote manufacturing has started to yield results as indicated by leasing demand for light manufacturing and warehousing. This robust growth is further evidenced by a notable 4.5 times increase in leasing activity for light manufacturing spaces in 2023, as compared to 2020, with projected year -on year growth of over 25% in 2024, shows a JLL study.
Saudi Aramco's Amin Nasser: homegrown engineer who reached the top
Aramco CEO Amin Nasser's leadership pivotal for Saudi's stability. Managed response to 2019 attacks, restoring operations swiftly. Supports economic diversification and revenue flow for Saudi stability.
Shriram Life Insurance eyes expansion of business across geographies
Shriram Life Insurance plans to expand into tier 2 and 3 towns across 15 states, focusing on underserved customer segments needing life insurance, said MD and CEO Casparus J H Kromhout. The company aims to deepen its presence in key states like Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, and Bihar.
Navigating market volatility during elections: Insights & strategies for investors
Elections bring uncertainty with potential policy shifts like tax reforms, subsidies policies, and changes to capital gains tax. Market volatility can unsettle investors as they reevaluate positions based on political rhetoric and campaign promises.
JB Pharma expects India business to grow above market growth rate in FY25: CEO Nikhil Chopra
JB Pharma, led by CEO Nikhil Chopra, forecasts 12-14% revenue growth and aims to increase Ebitda margins by 27-28% in FY25. The growth is driven by a focus on chronic portfolio, CDMO business expansion, and upcoming acquisition of an ophthalmology drugs portfolio from Novartis. The company's financial performance in FY24 was strong with revenue reaching Rs 3,484 crore.
Improving asset quality, reach to keep Jana SFB on growth path
JSFB provides micro financing, secured business loans, loans against property, micro, small and medium enterprises loans, loans against deposits and gold, and loans to finance companies. The bank strives to reduce reliance on unsecured loans by expanding the portfolio of secured loans. At the end of March 2024, its total loan book was worth Rs 24,746 crore.
Muthoot FinCorp to rely less on flagship gold loans
Muthoot FinCorp aims to diversify from gold loans to 80% in 3 years, becoming a full-stack financial services provider. Plans include expanding branches, hiring, and offering new services to lower-middle income groups.
Piramal Group arm invests Rs 600 crore in microlender Annapurna Finance
Piramal Alternatives acquired a stake in Annapurna Finance, becoming a top shareholder. Nuveen holds 11%. Kikani cited microfinance's 32% CAGR. Annapurna's AUM is ?10,400 crore. Pattanaik emphasized growth capital's significance.
Piramal Alternatives buys 9.85% stake in Annapurna Finance for Rs 300 cr
Piramal Alternatives, the investment arm of the Piramal Group, has picked a 9.85% stake in Odisha-headquartered micro lender Annapurna Finance through secondary equity deals.
Copper and aluminium prices at multi-year highs. Here’s why
Looking ahead, as prices are hovering near multi-year highs, there are chances of a technical correction, but such moves are unlikely to set into major liquidation. Since the supply-demand dynamics are supportive of prices, the ongoing positive sentiment will remain intact for the short run.
Foxconn’s Bharat FIH looks beyond Xiaomi to offset slump
Bharat FIH diversifies beyond Xiaomi orders at Chennai campus to explore EVs, telecom equipment, and TVs. Leveraging Make in India initiative with PLI benefits, the company aims to support GOI's localization plans and expand capacity based on customer demand.
How many funds to have in a portfolio?
Financial planners say it is difficult to put a cap on the number of schemes in an investor’s portfolio, as investors increasingly use mutual funds to meet both long-term and short-term goals.
Coal ministry encouraging extensive diversification within CPSEs
"In line with India's commitment to diversifying its energy mix, the Ministry of Coal is actively promoting extensive diversification within CPSEs, establishing pit-head TPPs, solar power plants, coal/lignite gasification plants, and critical mineral exploration," the coal ministry said in a statement.
Business, thought leaders to speak at ET Now GBS '24
PM Narendra Modi will be the star speaker at the event, which has its theme - Disruption, Development and Diversification. Others featured on the bill include Bridgewater Associates founder Raymond T Dalio, who will speak on Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order.
Meesho joins carts queued up at credit, grocery counters
Ecommerce company Meesho wants to start a credit marketplace where borrowers will be sourced on behalf of its lending partners — banks and NBFCs. Meesho is also planning to offer grocery business service, which it had scaled down in 2022, again in one or two cities from April.
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