DEMOGRAPHIC PREMIUM
Prices of premium residential under-construction properties continue to rise in top cities
According to Savills India, prices of premium under-construction residential properties surged up to 53% in major cities like Gurugram, Delhi, Noida, Bengaluru, and Mumbai. Gurugram led with the highest increase. North Goa also saw a 28% rise in villa prices, driven by remote work trends and high rental yields.
Modi premium for Indian stocks gets a hard look after elections
With the leader now navigating coalition politics after a weaker-than-expected mandate in this week’s national election, the so-called Modi premium is under scrutiny. Investors are looking for proof that Modi can continue his reforms with the same vigor, while balancing the demands of alliance partners and avoiding populist measures to regain public support.
Sanjiv Bhasin picks top stocks that may outperform in near term
We think the market has retraced very sharply, more sharply than we thought. This is not the time to be too brave, be watchful of what stocks you buy. ABFRL was a darling stock, in the last three days it is up 30%, so has been AB Capital and Vodafone. We think that group is being re-rated. Look for any opportunities to buy.
Rural demand as healthy as urban demand for SUVs: Tarun Garg, Hyundai Motor India
I have been in the industry for 30 years and we had always imagined that the rural customers would prefer smaller cars but there also aspirations are taking over. And also the second thing is that because the infrastructure has really improved and also the dissemination of information has really improved, the aspirations of the rural customers are also shifting them towards SUVs.
Is India a growth or value market? Decide with the help of some data
The investor argued strongly that following a value strategy in India could be more lucrative. To support his point, he presented data from the MSCI India Value and MSCI India Growth indexes over 3, 5, and 10-year periods. In each case, the Value index outperformed the Growth index. He was confident that this trend would continue in the future.
Auto component industry to double investment to $7 billion; Craftsman Automation could give 19% return
Auto component industry to double investment to $7 billion; Craftsman Automation could give 19% return. Premiumization trend drives shift to 'premium' vehicles. UV mix in PVs at 60% in FY24. 125cc+ segment in motorcycles at 52% in FY24. Social media influences rural trends. Finance accessibility boosts premiumization. India targets net zero emissions by 2070, promoting EVs and biofuels.
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Empowering senior citizens: The crucial role of health insurance in India
Recent IRDAI regulations in India aim to empower senior citizens through accessible health insurance options, including coverage for Ayush treatments, aggregate deductibles for cost-sharing, and comprehensive rider packages for additional benefits. Assessing needs and selecting the right plan are essential for personalized and comprehensive health coverage.
Indian consumer market sees significant drop in average buyer age across cars, smartphones, and TVs
Over the past 5-6 years, the average age of Indian consumers purchasing cars, premium smartphones, and large televisions has decreased significantly, indicating a shift towards younger demographics. Major car manufacturers like Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai Motor, and Mercedes-Benz note a decline in the average buying age from the 40s to the mid-30s, with over 70% of electric car buyers being in their 20s and 30s. Similarly, the average age for purchasing Apple iPhones and large-screen televisions has dropped from the 30s to the late 20s to early 30s.
United Breweries Q4 Results: Beverage maker posts 5-fold jump in net profit to Rs 80.15 crore
United Breweries Ltd on Tuesday reported a more than five-fold jump in net profit to Rs 80.15 crore for the January-March period of 2023-24 compared to the year-ago period. The beverages maker had reported a net profit of Rs 13.05 crore for the April-March quarter of 2022-23, according to an exchange filing.
India not one market, state-wise focus crucial: Heineken
Heineken, the world's second-largest brewer, is impressed by India's business environment and progressive policies, especially in the beer sector. Despite challenges like high taxes on beer compared to spirits, India's promising demographics and increasing affluence make it an attractive market. Heineken's Indian arm, United Breweries, sees significant growth potential, with plans to capitalize on branding and market execution. India's net revenue for Heineken has increased 20% organically, driven by volume and positive price mix.
GCCs pay premium to hire top talent
This is giving the GCCs a clear edge in wooing top leadership talent vis-à-vis the others in the tech cohort. At GCCs, professionals with 18-25 years of experience get Rs 1.6-2.0 crore for the CTO role, Rs 1.5-2.0 crore for the CFO and Rs 1.5-1.8 crore for the chief HR officer. Packages vary based on the pedigree of talent, size and stage of the company and the criticality of the role.
UB to stir up the barrels to get its 'premium' back
United Breweries plans to invest ₹350 crore in capital expenditure and is seeking to ease barriers in the business by engaging with key stakeholders. The company, along with AB InBev and Carlsberg, controls 90% of India's beer market, with AB InBev gaining market share in recent times.
Chronicles of style: Fossil Group x Myntra's inspiring journey of redefining the premium watch market in India
The collaboration between the Fossil Group and Myntra in the fashion and e-commerce industry has been successful and continues to thrive. Over the past seven years, they have worked together to make premium watches accessible to customers in India.
Condom-shy India arouses interest of global contraceptive makers
Global contraceptive manufacturers are eyeing India as their biggest growth market, as the country is set to become the most populous in the world. Condom makers are leveraging modern marketing tools to reach India's young and tech-savvy demographic in both urban and rural areas. Currently, the condom usage rate in India is low, with only 5% of sexually active men using condoms regularly.
Co-living is shifting towards luxury & premium offerings: Housr CEO
The co-living market in India is set to exceed $1bn by 2025, driven by a growing millennial population, according to Makreo Research. Housr is among the startups benefitting from the trend and has ambitious plans to expand, bolstered by several investors including Adar Poonawalla, CEO of Serum Institute of India. The firm operates on an asset-light model, leasing properties on a long-term basis in multiple cities, where it offers a range of services, such as laundry and housekeeping, for renters. Housr's margins are around 20-22%.
Best Sweatshirts for Men
With winter around the corner, gift yourself or your loved ones much-needed warmth and cosiness with an array of sweatshirts for men, a perfect option for style fashionistas. Buy from a plethora of the best sweatshirts for men available online and create a unique style.
Diageo aims to be top consumer product company in India, expands play in premium segment
"Our mission is to be the top CPG company in India delivering a sustained double-digit topline growth with mid to high teen margins and also giving a long term value to our stakeholders," Nagarajan said
Use Data Consent To Strengthen Financial Reporting
India’s Account Aggregator ecosystem allows a paradigm shift to real-time, concurrent audit and of inter-related transactions among companies; the RBI must use that for regulating Banks and NBFCs, and other companies to enhance the quality of financial reporting.
Frequent CEO changes reduce cos potential to improve equity premium: Study
The companies with fewer CEO transitions enjoyed more than twice the average premium CAGR of 3 per cent, against those with frequent chief executive transitions during the period, as per the study.
Why Bajaj Finance trades at premium valuation to HDFC and Muthoot Finance
Bajaj finance has always traded at the higher end of the valuation. It was trading at 21 times P/E during last year’s market crash and currently, it is trading at 13 times book value. The valuations are high because of the tremendous growth BFL has shown over the years and the superior management execution quality.
Banks may not be pricing their risks adequately, says new report from SBI Research
For example, 15 years loans are being priced at even lower than 6%, linking with Repo / T-Bill rates. At the same times 10- year government bond is currently trading at 6.2% and by the current pricing trends this could even gravitate towards 6.0% again.
India at 75: Skilling overdrive needed to cash in on demographic dividend
Experts flag need for a skilling environment that is flexible and responsive to market needs.
Luminary partners with Times Bridge to bring its premium podcast platform to India
The strategic partnership comes as Luminary expands internationally to advance its mission of informing, educating, and entertaining the world with a high-quality podcast experience built by and for passionate listeners and creators.
KIMS lists at 22% premium over issue price of Rs 825
Seasoned investor Ashish Kacholia, known for his ability to pick quality midcap and smallcap, had placed an application for over two million shares worth about Rs 180 crore in the initial public offering.
Hiccups in renewal of staff term life covers
Max Life, PNB MetLife, ICICI Prudential Life, HDFC Life, Kotak Life and Tata AIA are among the firms that are reportedly enforcing stricter underwriting norms for companies seeking life covers for their staff. Higher mortality risks due to the pandemic may be discouraging them, leading distributors and brokerages said.
Budweiser is now the largest brand in our Indian portfolio: Anheuser-Busch InBev Asia Unit
The Belgian drink and brewing company, which produces a fourth of the world’s beers, generated more than a third of its sales from premium brands in India. It has a stated goal of increasing it to more than half.
Fierce race starts in India’s premium motorcycle segment, Royal Enfield's sway set to face tough test
The premium motorcycle market in India (classified as 200cc plus) sees annual sales of 800,000 and its undisputed king has for long been Royal Enfield. Now, a slew of new players and partnerships are revving to grab market share, even as changing customer preferences indicate that this segment is poised for massive expansion.
Lockdown to have deep impact on insurance persistency & premium collection: Tarun Chugh
‘We expect Ulip sales to be temporarily hit due to Covid’
Scope of health insurance coverage to get wider soon but policies may become dearer
Due to the prevailing COVID 19 outbreak, the need for prolonged hospitalisation of almost 2 weeks pushes the claims costs. These factors are likely to influence the pricing of health insurance in the coming years.
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