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ETMarkets Smart Talk: India's economy poised for strong growth in second half of 2024, market outlook cautious: Vipul Bhowar
India's economy is expected to experience strong growth in the second half of 2024. This growth will be fuelled by robust public investment and resilient private consumption, supported by strong domestic factors, decreasing inflation, and favourable fiscal and monetary policies.
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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
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FPIs invest Rs 26,565 crore in Indian equities in Jun
After two months of net outflow, foreign investors turned buyers in June, infusing Rs 26,565 crore in Indian equities, driven by political stability and a sharp rebound in markets.
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FIIs end up buying Indian stocks worth over Rs 26,000 crore in June, all eyes now on Budget
After being net sellers in the last two months, a U-turn by FIIs comes amid expectations that reforms will continue after the elections. Improved GDP growth forecast and solid earnings by India Inc has also increased the appeal for FIIs, analysts say.
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Midcaps stocks for long term investors: 5 stocks from different sectors with right financial & growth matrix and upside potential of up to 49%
Buying quality stocks should be one of the basic principles while investing in markets. But when one is buying mid-cap stocks this principle becomes even more important for multiple reasons. At this point of time, when valuations are high and small corrections can lead to strong negative reactions in stock prices. So, while capital gains is the objective, never lose the perspective of protecting capital from sudden shocks. Now how does one do it? Look at the underlying business which is best understood by going through its annual report and look at a certain basic ratio in order to figure out how much return that underlying business can generate in best and worst case.
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Looking at a Goldilocks scenario for corporate earnings? Mukul Kochhar is betting on 3 sectors
Mukul Kochhar says growth will be structurally higher by a percent, percent-and-a-half and one factor is the current account surplus which should get us into a more stable economic growth cycle. I feel that the private capex cycle is going to be very strong and going to focus a little bit on manufacturing.
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Auto, auto ancillary sector a good theme to play the rural recovery: Devang Mehta
Some of the FMCG participants also came in this analyst guidance that most of these companies are now trying to come back and there was a decent volume growth which is seen.
FMCG and consumer durables poised for growth : Trideep Bhattacharya
I think the market has taken comfort over the last few days since the election result has come out, until yesterday that the ministries have been announced that broadly speaking the policy directive is likely to remain the same.
No single theme to drive market; volatility to continue: Milind Karmarkar
So, my belief is that whenever a coalition is at the centre, then you see a decent growth. The clear focus is economics. The clear focus is to do better for the masses and that is what drives the markets, that is what drives the economy as well.
Is it prudent to chase FMCG stocks or wait for correction? Gurmeet Chadha answers
The tougher reforms I think might take a bit of a backseat or probably would require more manoeuvring but the normal policy reforms like the price to be given for defence or power solar panels or auto and in general the economic reforms which are more BAU and not really needs coalition dharma will continue.
Expect 13-15% earnings growth in FY-25 driven by topline growth, margin expansion: Venugopal Garre
Remember, we have not even yet seen a rate cycle decline as well, so those are the levers which come through late in the year from a support point of view for macro.
Financials, capital goods likely to lead; expect rotation in defence, railway names: Gurmeet Chadha
There is indeed a shortage, and discounts have virtually disappeared, not just for air conditioners but also for refrigerators and air coolers. Companies like Voltas performed well initially, but their recent results, especially in the EMPS space, were disappointing.
Dalal St is likely pricing in a Modi 3.0 but election winners already have a bitter household burden
India's stock market hit an all-time high last week, as investors anticipate a third term for Prime Minister Narendra Modi will boost corporate profits. However, consumer debt poses a significant risk. Slow wage growth, high interest rates, and heavy borrowing have strained spending for over 300 million families. Despite this, investors expect post-election growth in private capital expenditure and infrastructure projects
What should investors do with RIL and ITC? Amnish Aggarwal answers
Elections is a very important event and we are now just I think three trading days away from it. We had issued a note to our clients in which we had identified a few sectors and the scripts which would be doing well irrespective of the outcome of elections.
If you can find growth at some value, that is where nirvana is for an investor: Sonam Udasi
Sonam Udasi, Senior Fund Manager at Tata Mutual Fund, discusses the fund's sector exposure, highlighting an overweight position in consumer services and underweight in consumer staples. He emphasizes the fund's adaptability to changing consumption patterns over the next 5-10 years. Udasi says: "I believe every equity investor, whatever theme they are investing in, they are looking for growth. If you can find growth at some value, that is where nirvana is as an investor."
Be selective in FMCG stocks, in infrastructure, wait for dips: Gurmeet Chadha
Gurmeet Chadha says one of the main issues with most EPC construction names is the working capital cycle and margins because the projects are long gestation, you do not know what commodity prices would behave and people have some memories of 2003 to 2008 when there was euphoria and followed by a 10-year hiatus.
ETMarkets Fund Manager Talk: Stocks from these 5 sectors to dominate FY25: Sachin Trivedi, UTI AMC
Sachin Trivedi analyzes Nifty 50 earnings growth, PSU banks' performance, and sector preferences for FY25. Highlights include select private sector banks, two-wheeler segment, and healthcare space. Trivedi further says that in the long run, markets adjust to earning delivery and valuation. Therefore, investors need to moderate return expectations from the market.
What makes Siddharth Vora so bullish on auto sector?
Siddharth Vora of Prabhudas Lilladher Asset Management highlights recent portfolio winners including Cochin Shipyard and IndiGo. They favor sectors like auto, defense, and metals. IndiGo's strong market position and rural recovery prospects drive confidence, while Tata Motors offers a broad play in the CV cycle.
Mother set of Multibaggers: Evolution of EV ecosystem and emergence of new winners from auto ancillary space
Whether it's institutional or retail investors, the desire to find the next multibagger is always high. But it is not easy to find multibagger stocks for multiple reasons. In the last 30 yearsonly two or three sectors have thrown up multibaggers -- IT, pharma and some engineering or industrial segments. Now the auto and auto ancillary sectors are transforming. From next Sunday onward, we take a deep dive into individual auto ancillary companies which have either transformed due to EV space or are changing themselves or will go down as they are not relevant in new age of EV.
Risk-adjusted returns in rural-linked stocks could be quite significant: Anshul Saigal
Lots of segments are monopolies in this space and there is bound to be interest in this space. There will be further interest in this space and there could be further upsides. Again, easy money has been made, but there is still money on the table and one will have to choose pockets.
US stocks edge up after 'mixed' producer inflation data, all eyes on CPI
Sticky inflation and persistent labour market strength have prompted financial markets and most economists to push back expectations for an initial Fed interest rate cut to September, from March seen at the start of the year.
SBI, Godrej Consumer top buys post Q4 results; could give 13-17% upside in 1 year
SBI and Godrej Consumer are top buys post Q4 results, led by BFSI and Auto sectors. Nifty stocks show growth, while Tier-1 IT companies face challenges. Business and credit growth outlook positive for SBI.
FMCG, auto companies break the jinx as rural growth rises above urban
Rural FMCG demand outpaced urban markets in Jan-Mar 2024. Car companies reported higher rural sales. NielsenIQ noted 7.6% rural growth. Factors include robust rabi crop and government measures. Maruti Suzuki saw record rural sales.
Q4 earnings review: BFSI, auto lead YoY PAT beat for Nifty companies; IT, consumption top drags
Dalal Street's Q1 earnings season sees Nifty constituents with 24% YoY profit growth, varying estimates from brokerages: ICICI Securities reports 44%, Kotak Institutional Equities 14%, and Motilal Oswal 13%.
Have some cash on sidelines; Kotak a good buy on dips; Titan too overvalued: Sandip Sabharwal
Sandip Sabharwal advises caution in the market due to uncertain valuations and growth trajectory. He highlights investment opportunities in auto companies, consumer goods, and infra firms amidst global economic shifts and upcoming elections. Sabharwal says: "Post results, Dabur looked like a decent proposition because it has underperformed for so many years and that is one consumer company which is saying that they are releasing growth uptake."
Mid- to high-teens earnings growth for next 2 years likely: Shibani Sircar Kurian
Shibani Sircar Kurian of Kotak Mahindra AMC provides insights on Nifty valuations, earnings stability, sector-specific investments, and market volatility. The analysis covers strong Nifty valuations supported by robust earnings growth amidst sector-specific opportunities in mid and smallcaps.
India heading towards huge earnings growth; 15% return can't be ruled out: Vinay Jaising
The single biggest name which comes into my eyes is basically the housing loan companies, be it Chola, there are tonnes of names in the financial sector you can play the real estate boom. A) The yields are better. B) They are as good as secured loans. C) These companies have their costs or I would say their deposits which they have got at relatively high rates.
Why Christy Mathai finds value in private sector banks now
Christy Mathai of Quantum AMC emphasizes value in private banks, FMCG, and autos despite high valuations. Caution is advised due to potential corrections in certain sectors like autos and durables amid competitive pressures. Mathai is looking at around 12% to 13% earnings growth in Long Term Equity Value Fund going into FY25.
EBITDA growth of 234 cos outpace sales for 3 quarters; over 100 stocks turn multibaggers
As many as 234 companies, excluding banks and financial services, saw operating profit or EBITDA, growing faster than sales on a year-on-year (YoY) basis in each of the last three quarters of the current financial year, a screener run by ETMarkets showed.
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