CONSUMPTION STORY
Why has Kotak re-initiated inflows into smallcap fund? Harish Bihani explains
There is FOMO in certain sectors and themes across caps and not only in smallcaps. Harish Bihani thinks there is scope for identifying ideas and deploying large sums of money in the smallcap category. The probability of any event specific to India disrupting the market is low at this point and they thought that it was an opportune time to reopen the fund
Webtoon comic app Toonsutra registers over 1 million downloads
Toonsutra aims to establish the world's largest fandom and pop culture community in India over 700 million mobile youth market. The company has partnership with some of the biggest global publishers and creators to bring over more than 550 titles and 250,000 episodes of content into local Indian languages.
India's consumption story augurs well for our growth: Venkatesh Vijayaraghavan, TTK Prestige
TTK Prestige over the last 30-40 years, if you were to look at, has been making strides in terms of innovation, in terms of growth. Like in every organisation, we do believe that what has taken us so far here will not necessarily be the right thing to do.
ETMarkets Smart Talk: We could see tweak in corporate & personal tax to boost consumption in Budget 2024: Samir Bahl
While the expectations on overall economic growth were unchanged, FED committee members increased their inflation forecast for 2024 and 2025 and hence in June 2024, Fed kept the interest rates unchanged at 5.50%.
A pivotal event for online commerce; and other top tech, startup stories
Stay tuned to know how the latest capital infusion into Zepto impacts the workings of this fledgling sector.
India story strong but vulnerable to bit of profit taking in short term: Jonathan Schiessl
I think the underlying India story still looks very strong and so that yes, it is at the moment just the market is probably vulnerable to a bit of profit taking in the very short term.
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More than 50 pc Indian households downing soft drinks; to increase with intensifying heat: Report
The average consumption of bottled soft drinks in Indian households has seen a significant rise in the past two years, crossing 50 percent annual penetration in FY24, according to the latest Kantar FMCG pulse report. This trend is projected to climb further as summer intensifies.
India fossil fuel consumption up 8% in 2023
The report suggests that five key stories emerge from the 2023 data, starting with record global energy consumption, with coal and oil pushing fossil fuels and their emissions to record levels. "Global primary energy consumption overall was at a record absolute high, up 2 per cent on the previous year to 620 Exajoules (EJ). Global fossil fuel consumption reached a record high, up 1.5 per cent to 505 EJ (driven by coal up 1.6 per cent, oil up 2 per cent to above 100 million barrels for first time, while gas was flat)," said the report.
ETMarkets Smart Talk: Why FIIs are turning net sellers in Indian markets and it not because of election jitteriness, explains Niraj Kumar
While the incumbent government securing its third term bodes well for market stability, it does juxtapose them with some dependency on allies for imperative policy decisions.
Services export boom is most unheralded story of India in last five years: S Naren
And I do not like to name companies, but most of the financial services companies in the world are dependent on their Indian global competency centres to do all kinds of work for them and that is the biggest positive that has happened and due credit to India for having achieved it over the last five years because 10 years back we had IT services companies, we did not have GCCs of the scale.
India story remains intact; push on infra, manufacturing to continue: Vikas Khemani
I think again within infrastructure you could see a lot more happening on the port side, lot more happening on thelogistics betterment side, that I think is a very-very critical need in terms of if India has to leapfrog from here.
Utpal Sheth on key megatrends that can shape India's future growth
“Even one megatrend will create multiple types of opportunities, multiple types of companies and business models that you will be able to participate in. I think the way the financial savings in the country will get channelised will be another megatrend,” says the CEO of Rare Enterprises.
Move over PSUs, defensive bets can be the next big story under Modi 3.0
Defensive sectors like FMCG and pharma are emerging as potential winners under Modi 3.0, with experts forecasting gains fueled by rural push and policy actions. Investors are advised to explore stocks like HUL, Dabur, and pharma majors for potential returns amidst PSU valuation concerns.
Power a structural story; expect a lot of opportunities in this sector: Madhu Kela
I do not think the bull market is over. I am sorry I will correct you. I do not think the bull market is over. I think the easy money is over. You could buy anything and make money that is over. I think now it is a more difficult part.
Rural demand theme blooms
Investor money is shifting to defensive shares like FMCG, healthcare, and information technology following the lower-than-anticipated seats for the BJP in recent elections. Marico, Godrej Consumer, Nestle India, ITC, Britannia, HUL, and Dabur saw significant gains. The Nifty and NSE FMCG Index also rose.
View: GOI has the solution of India's economic puzzle but it needs to let go fiscal hesitations
India's economy is thriving with 8.2% GDP growth, strong public investment, and tax revenues. However, weak consumer demand and private capex remain issues. To boost growth, the government should create more public sector jobs, increasing incomes and consumption, funded by local savings.
Rural consumption and exports should do well in next 5 years: Ravi Dharamshi
Honestly if you want to make money from a five years perspective, go where nobody is looking and consumption which includes discretionary as well as non-discretionary consumption and rural consumption and exports are two areas which I think should continue to do well.
Markets can gain another 10% by year end: Samir Arora
But the bottom line is that this is a big event and the FIIs who have been selling for the last few months are not going to sell like this anymore and therefore you will be in a sweet spot where domestic guys are buying and foreigners are trying to build back their positions.
Will FIIs return to India or will valuations still keep them away? Vinay Jaising explains
However, if the count is significantly lower, around or below 300, the market will correct before stabilizing and moving forward. As investors, we are fully invested and not holding much cash because in volatile times, especially when market sentiment is improving, it's beneficial to be fully invested.
Listen closely: From Google smart speakers to Paytm soundboxes, these businesses are thriving in manufacturing
Making for others can be more lucrative than building a brand for themselves — this realisation has created a brigade of small contract manufacturers who are making India’s place prominent in the global electronics manufacturing services map.
Top startup & tech stories this week
Welcome to a brand new edition of ETtech Unwrapped – our weekend newsletter. The week was packed with important stories broken by our reporters. Here’s a recap if you missed these stories.
Election outcomes won't disrupt India's economic stability: Saurabh Mukherjea
There will probably be governance continuity as well, but almost certainly there will be policy continuity and hence, my point of view to the foreign investors is, beyond a point, you should not overemphasise the elections.
Quick commerce 2.0, and other top tech & startup stories this week
Quick commerce, the buzziest sector in the consumer internet industry, is undergoing a significant transformation. We, at ETtech, have been tracking the sector super closely and bringing the biggest and most impactful stories to you, first.
India to emerge as third largest consumer market by 2026: Report
The Indian economy is projected to become the world's third-largest consumer market by 2026. In 2023, India experienced faster consumption growth compared to China, the US, and Germany. However, consumption growth has trailed behind investment growth since the mid-2022 post-pandemic period, according to a UBS Securities report.
India's cash withdrawals from ATMs increase by 5.51% in FY24, CMS Infosystems report shows
A report by CMS Infosystems shows a 5.51% increase in monthly average cash withdrawals from ATMs in FY24, reaching Rs 1.43 crore. This growth highlights the continued reliance on cash transactions despite the rise of digital payments. Metro areas saw a significant 10.37% increase in cash withdrawals, while Karnataka led in withdrawals per ATM. The report also notes a rise in spending on media, entertainment, and FMCGs, indicating a positive trend in consumption.
American Horror Story Season 13: Will it be the final season? Here’s what can fans expect
As the latest season of American Horror Story concludes with a finale that has left viewers pondering, questions arise about the future of the hit anthology series. Despite mixed reviews for the recent season, fans eagerly await confirmation for Season 13.
ETMarkets Fund Manager Talk: This fund manager is betting on 3 major themes to play on the India growth story
Ambit Asset Management and Bhargav Buddhadev are bullish on mass consumption, manufacturing, and exports. Positive outlook on market share regaining, margin improvement, chemical, and consumer discretionary companies. India's growth potential remains promising. Buddhadev further says: "We believe smallcaps should not be viewed through a different lens, especially now, given that several companies have also become liquid."
Aspirational India is a more structural theme that we expect to pan out: Avi Mehta
Avi Mehta of Macquarie Group discusses the rural recovery potential based on agri incomes. The FMCG sector's growth, consumption trends, and paint sector dynamics are key points of interest for investors in India. Mehta says: "From a theme perspective, our key picks have been Asian Paints, Titan and DMart, in the sense of being a lot more focused on discretionary lens rather than the staple side given our concerns on rural recovery."
India consumption story driving mall operators, warehousing players’ growth, ICRA
Though the net absorption was healthy in the first three quarters of this financial year, the vacancy levels rose by 100 bps to 20% as of December 2023 due to higher new supply, which has become operational recently and is yet to ramp up fully. ICRA expects the occupancy levels to sustain at 81-82% as of March 2024 and improve to 82-83% by March 2025.
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