COVID IMPACT ON STOCKS
Should investors bet on large-cap pharma stocks? Alok Agarwal answers
So, I remain upbeat and positive about the changes. Yes, at the same time, there are increasingly green shoots visible in the lower end of most consumer products, and this change is coming at the right time, possibly indicating better growth ahead of us.
Ready for a round of sustained re-rating? 7 logistic stocks with an upside potential of upto 48 %
Recently, JSW Infra announced its acquisition of Navkar Corp. On the face of it there is nothing special about it as merger and acquisition is a very normal activity which keeps happening. But the fact that it happened in sectors like logistics, where for large companies organic growth is the norm , involves a company which has a proven track of achieving a scale and the timing of its takeover. When one combines these three, this is probably indicating that the logistics sector which has faced many headwinds till a few years back, might be close to reaching a level where the bigger players are re-rated. A sector where headwinds are becoming lesser and tailwinds are getting stronger. Probably this would be a better way to take exposure to the growth of the Indian economy.
Misjudging market dynamics - why this can be detrimental for investors
In 2021, for instance, euphoria surrounded several newly listed companies. Many investors poured money into these companies based solely on hype, neglecting factors like profitability and growth prospects. This resulted in a correction in 2022, with several companies that previously completed successful IPOs witnessing significant value erosion.
Fund Manager Talk | Higher interest rates for longer periods can upset bull market: Mihir Vora
Over the short to medium term ie: next 1-2 years, the markets would focus on earnings delivery as there is limited upside from valuations. Retail investors continue to invest regularly providing long-term support to the markets. We believe that his combination of fundamentals and liquidity will anchor a bull-market in stocks.
Has the global economic environment turned favourable for equities?
Global economy's resilience amidst crises led to surprising growth stability and inflation control. Potential trade war threats loom, while equity markets soar to record highs, indicating positive economic outlook.
Looking at 4 buckets in auto thematic fund; avoiding auto financiers: Tanmaya Desai, SBI MF
Fund manager Tanmaya Desai says that SBI MF is not looking at the auto financiers or the logistics companies. But at the same time, the fund does permit him to evaluate up to 20% in some of those stocks which can be a corollary to the auto opportunity in general.
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Deepak Shenoy hunting for winning stocks in 5 key megatrends
It is difficult to gauge changes in core fundamentals in just two weeks, but it appears that there is a level of political continuity that is acceptable to markets. It isn’t just retail investors; by June 24, foreign portfolio investors have added Rs 13,000 crore into equity markets as well. In the short term, the markets are slaves of liquidity, and the inflows seem to be strong.
3 themes to bet on now for pre-Budget plays: Gurmeet Chadha
Gurmeet Chadha says that the market is trying to position on the pre-Budget period. But there are very few pockets which give a lot of valuation comfort. So, we have to be very selective in terms of what we buy and ensure that we do not end up paying very unreasonable valuations in those pockets.
Short-term headwind, long-term opportunities for investors: 4 small finance banks with upside potential of up to 35%
The increase in credit costs has been an issue which has been bothering banks, some more, some less. Even the chairman of India’s largest bank had to come out and give a statement regarding it. However the question arises when these headwinds which are periodic in nature and part of the business cycle hits any sector what should be done. Should one move out of the sector? Should one continue to stay invested or should one buy more of the stock of that sector. The answer is dependent on one simple factor which is how large is the opportunity which that sector has. If the answer is that the opportunity is very large, then probably, it is the second and third option which one may look at. Probably in case of small finance banks, which are today reeling under the pressure due to guidance by one bank fit the bill. These banks are no stranger to dealing with challenges since the time they were born. Challenges thrown by regulatory tightening and economic cycles.
Banks may not be sexy but there are pockets of value; buy dips in defence, capital goods stocks: Nitin Raheja
Nitin Raheja says the faster the growth and the better the growth, the more the capital markets are likely to trend upwards. But there would be periods of consolidation. Structurally, if you look at where we stand and capital markets being a proxy for the GDP and growth, it is a good place to be in, it is a great way to compound money.
Naveen Trivedi's top stock picks from jewellery sector
Consumers accepting these brands even in a market where they are new because now the kind of design, the kind of product differentiator which they are finding it in newer brands, the acceptance levels are very high. So that is why I would say this category tailwinds are still driving the top players to keep expanding stores.
Defence stocks have done it, will the infrastructure sector follow suit? 6 stocks of the highway makers
There are four sectors, Railways, Defence, Infrastructure and PSU as a set of stocks where election results were important due to the fact that policy continuity was seen as major tailwinds. Because the results were not exactly the way the street had expected, there was a sharp reaction in all these stocks after the election results. But within ten days, the majority of the defence stocks are already higher than what they were quoting on the day of elections. The question is whether other sectors also will see a catch up or not. Now there cannot be any doubt that political noise levels are going to remain high and that might create uncertainty at times. It might take a while for some of the sectors to get the momentum back on the street but probability of getting back on track is high as and when the street gets an indication that it is work as usual in the sector.
Stocks to buy after Lok Sabha Elections Results 2024: 5 stocks with up to 23.2% upside potential
While the 4 June crash eroded investor wealth, it may have eased stretched valuations. Experts believe the BJP-NDA government’s economic agenda will largely remain unchanged, though some priorities will be adjusted. Even before the election-induced jolts, the markets had been witnessing volatility. To counter the near-term shocks, invest in companies that have shown stability in the past.
Investment returns during coalition govt: Modi 3.0 might be good for stock market, mutual fund investors, show trends during previous govts
How will be Modi 3.0 for investments? The stock market experienced a sharp decline following the Lok Sabha elections 2024, causing concern among young investors. They are worried about their investments as a coalition National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government prepares to take oath on June 9, 2024. Will the volatility in the stock market continue? How will NDA-3.0 be for your hard-earned money? Is there a bad government for your investments? Should the incoming government worry debt investors? Should you invest in equities, mutual funds or debt instruments? Questions such as these are worrying investors. So here are some answers that should give an idea of what is in store for you in the next five years.
Unlisted shares offer terrific returns, but also carry very high risks; should you invest?
In the past decade, many Indians have embraced the equity culture and started investing in stocks and equity mutual funds. Some analysts feel that retail investors should put money in unlisted shares if they want outsized returns. Other financial advisers say retail investors should not dabble in unlisted shares for the simple reason that the risk they entail is not worth the rewards they offer.
Diversify your portfolio to gain from post-elections policies: Mahantesh Sabarad
Mahantesh Sabarad, an Independent Market Expert, suggests that the capex theme will be lucrative, particularly for capital goods and industrial goods companies, if the current government continues. This outlook is based on the expectation of a strong emphasis on capex under the incumbent administration.
In a growing economy, new defensive sectors tend to emerge: 5 tiles and ceramic and home makers stocks with upside potential of up to 41%
Many times the word, defensive stocks is used on the street. Most of the time it is FMCG, pharma and others which are referred to as defensive stocks. The reason being that the demand for these companies is steady and is not impacted much even when there is any slowdown in an economy. The question is in an economy which is growing faster and new areas of consumption are coming up every second day, where the demand from being seasonal and cyclical has reached a stage where in all economic conditions it stays above single digit, shouldn't those also be considered as defensive and valued accordingly. Probably the Indian economy has reached a stage where the demand for tiles, ceramic and home building products, ex-cement has reached a level where in worst cases it will not go below a point.
Restructuring impacts even the smallest player: 5 not so much talked about PSU banks
When it comes to PSU banks, all the limelight is taken by the top players, like SBI, BoB, PNB and one or two others. But the fact is that there are many other small PSU banks, which of course have smaller books and less of national presence, but the fact is that they have been also the beneficiary of the “ reconstruction and restructuring" (R&R) which both government and RBI have done in the banking sector in the last seven years. The good part of any R&R exercise in banking is that all the players whether it is small or large have to follow the rules and that ensures that the operating matrix improves across the sector and which leads to long term beneficial impact. We take a look at 5 small PSU banks, which are not normally in news, but over years they have also seen an improvement in their working. Yes, they have their own risks in terms of loan book and other business risk, but then because they are under owned in institutional space, a bit of institutional buying can lead to sharp re-rating.
Dr Lal PathLabs shares zoom 8% after Q4 results. Should you buy or sell?
Dr Lal PathLabs saw an 8% surge in shares to Rs 2,539.65 on the BSE following a 51% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 86 crore for Q4FY24. Analysts have varying opinions, with Kotak and JM Financial maintaining positive outlooks, while Goldman Sachs remains cautious.
Will short-term headwinds impact long-term potential? 6 stocks from hospital sector with upside potential of up to 30%
After outperforming the market, stocks from the healthcare sector or what is more commonly called hospital sector have gone into consolidation mode. The consolidation has been prompted by the fact that voices have been raised about differential pricing in the services of the hospitals. The matter has reached the Supreme Court and will be heard. Given the fact that while medicine is a science but in real life as practice it has an element of art in it. For example, a hospital who has a renowned surgeon from any branch, be it cardio, neuro on its roll may charge up more for the same surgery as compared to others. While the moral debate is on one side, there is another side to the story. In a country like India, the healthcare infrastructure needs vast expansion and upgradation. To some extent the street is ruthless and does not have much moral obligation.
India's bull market based on very fundamental, structural factors: Hiren Ved
I think trying to make event-based decision based on long-term investing is not something that makes sense to us. So, I think we are sitting put. Our positioning is very clear and we are doing none of these like raising cash or trying to change the composition of the portfolio. No, we are not doing any of those things.
New sectors to take GDP trajectory higher; a large part of allocations should be in midcaps: Harendra Kumar
Harendra Kumar anticipates GDP growth over the next five to ten years to come from sectors that traditionally never existed in India. For example, EMS players are doing really well. A huge semiconductor ecosystem is going to come. We are going to see a listing of EV players. Midcaps show greater growth potential. Auto sector expected to yield big returns.
Fed keeps June rate cut hopes alive. How exciting is that for stock investors?
US Federal Reserve anticipates rate cuts in June, sparking global stock rally. Sensex and gold prices surge, reflecting market optimism. Fed's adjustments show confidence in economic stability.
Better option for uncertain times: Two unwanted sectors & 5 strong balance sheets
It is after a long period of time that both indices and market breadth are indicating that finally there is a correction. Now just because the market is correcting that does not mean that money is not going to come to markets. There are still lots of investors who would be sitting on cash and looking to deploy fresh money. The question is in current market conditions with headwinds getting added to already existing ones like high valuations, what strategy should an investor follow so that fresh money which he is putting in performs relatively better?
FPIs pare exposure to financials on rising fund costs, rate cut impact
The peak weight of the financial stocks in the FPIs portfolio was around 38% in the pre-Covid period. In 2023, FPIs deployed only 16.4% of the total inflow of $21 billion to the financial sector. Mirroring the trend of FPIs, local mutual funds too are paring their exposure to private banks with the sector weight in their AUM dropping to 17.1% in January 2024 from a high of 20.5% in June 2023.
Tailwinds continue to favour them; 5 Southern and Western India focussed real-estate stocks with upside potential of up to 30%
This week, two real estate companies announced that they have sold out their real estate projects. What was worth noting, the overall size of the project, time in which they were sold and the price point at which they were lapped up. Both, real estate prices and stocks of real estate have seen a revival for last three years, if above events are anything to go by than probably, it appears that the demand continues to be strong in some pockets. Given the fact that the operating matrix of the real estate industry is such that debt element will present, it would be worthwhile to stay with large players who have either strong parent group or have track record where they have survived the slowdown without piling on much debt on the balance sheet. Also stay focussed on pockets where income profile of consumer is better.
Union Budget 2024: Housing finance stocks jump up to 18% led by HUDCO. Here’s why
In the last Budget speech of the Modi 2.0 government, the FM said the scheme will help deserving sections of the middle class, who are currently living in rented houses or slums or chawls and unauthorised colonies, to buy or build their own houses. The top gainer in the pack was HUDCO, whose shares jumped 18% to hit a 52-week high of Rs 204.40 on the NSE. Repco Home Finance surged up to 14% and also hit a 52-week high of Rs 463.25.
Bajaj Finance shares plunge 5% on Q3 asset quality woes. Should you buy?
Shares of Bajaj Finance dropped nearly 5% on the NSE after reporting higher loan losses and provisions for the quarter. Macquarie reiterated 'Neutral' stance, while Jefferies and PhillipCapital gave 'Buy' ratings. Bajaj Finance's Q3 consolidated net profit grew 22% YoY to Rs 3,639 crore, slightly below expectations. Macquarie expects credit costs to increase as delinquencies normalize. Jefferies maintains 'Buy' rating with a target of Rs 9,400, citing strong AUM growth and better NIMs.
DMart's strong Q3 numbers fail to impress Street. Here's what brokerages say
A clutch of top domestic brokerages retained their ratings on DMart’s stock with cosmetic changes. While Motilal Oswal maintained a buy view on DMart shares, Nuvama retained a 'Hold' stance. Kotak Institutional Equities, on the other hand, reiterated a 'Sell' view.
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