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Gokaldas Exports MD on PLI scheme, export growth and organic growth expected in ‘24
Gokaldas Exports focuses on women's fashion, outerwear, and sportswear. They will continue to focus on those segments and are seeing growth across all of these product categories.A 15% growth should be possible organically, that is how the company management is looking at the business unfolding over the next two to three years.
Tesla shares rally over 10% as quarterly deliveries beat estimates
Tesla on Tuesday reported a smaller-than-expected 5% drop in vehicle deliveries in the second quarter, as the electric-vehicle maker's price cuts and incentives helped stimulate demand.
Haryana government’s policy on fourth floor to keep the realty price in check
The Haryana government's decision to allow construction of stilt plus four floors in residential sectors is set to boost housing demand in Gurgaon and curb soaring prices, experts say. The move, following a ban on fourth-floor construction last year, will provide opportunities for homebuyers and developers, leading to increased supply in high-demand areas like Gurgaon, benefiting both the real estate market and aspiring homeowners.
Look for stocks with less downward volatility and stable earnings prospects: Anand Tandon
A good content pipeline increases the likelihood of hits, and with people coming to the cinema, local F&B sales will also rise. From a tactical perspective, PVR's business outlook should improve significantly over the next 12 months. However, each month must be evaluated separately based on incoming content and audience reactions.
Tailwinds are winning, beneficiaries of strong OEM & replacement demand from auto sector: 5 tyre stocks with upside potential of up to 38%
It is a well known fact that if demand is growing at a fast pace, higher input cost can be easily passed on to the consumer. That is probably what the tyre industry is going through currently. Recently there was an increase in natural rubber prices and fears were expressed that margins might come under pressure. But two things happened just recently, the natural rubber prices corrected and the whole of the tyre stocks witnessed a sharp rally. While the risk of headwind in terms of higher input cost stays, will the OEM and replacement demand act as tailwinds and continue to power the stocks.
8% GDP growth not sustainable yet; bond index inclusion may see short-term volatility: Abheek Barua
After the inclusion in the JP Morgan global bond index, in the short term. we need to prepare for volatility. But in the long term, the collateral and the second-round benefits are huge, says Abheek Barua. He expects this to lead to an improvement in the fixed-income ecosystem, which unfortunately has not taken off that well
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India gold buyers postpone their purchasing plans, keenly waiting to see if Modi government cuts import duty in Union Budget
BUDGET NEWS: Indian gold demand remains subdued due to high prices, with expectations of an import duty cut in the upcoming budget. Meanwhile, Chinese demand also declined. Domestic gold prices hovered near Rs 71,600 per 10 grams, down from a peak of Rs 74,442 last month. Dealers offered discounts up to $9 per ounce on official prices, including taxes. The market anticipates increased activity closer to the festival season in Q3
Indians battle intense heat with 'mad rush' for air conditioners, beer
Demand for beer in India is at a multi-year high, and air conditioner sales are skyrocketing due to the intense, unprecedented heat affecting parts of the country. Temperatures in the Indian capital Delhi and the western state of Rajasthan have soared to almost 50 degrees Celsius in recent weeks. Scientists attribute the increasingly severe hot summer to human-driven climate change.
Private consumption seen growing, concerns on capex growth: Morgan Stanley Research
Consumption growth has remained weak since the pandemic, recovering at a slow pace. Private consumption is recovering, with growth is tracking at 4% in the quarter ended March 31, 2024 as against 1.5% a year ago but it is just catching up to the pre-pandemic trend and remains below the pre-pandemic average of 6.3% in 2019.
Delhi likely to see rain in next 3-4 days: IMD
The IMD said that heatwave conditions are likely over many parts of the country on June 18. "Heatwave to severe heat wave conditions are likely over many parts of Uttar Pradesh and some parts of Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi on 18th June 2024 and heat wave conditions are likely over isolated places over Jammu division, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Bihar and Jharkhand," IMD said in a post on X.
Global demand revival: How is India poised?
As the global demand sees some revival, India must get its act together to make the most out of it.
Nifty 50 could scale new peak this week, believes Rajesh Palviya
There was uncertainty when the counting was happening. So, most of the bags moved to the defensive sector and in the defensive sector FMCG, pharma, these two pockets were majorly focused by the market participants.
AC sales may touch new record of 14 million units annual sales in 2024: CEAMA
The blistering heatwave has driven record demand for room air-conditioners, with expected annual sales of around 14 million units, says the Consumer Electronics and Appliances Manufacturers Association (CEAMA). May saw record-breaking AC sales, with projections of 30-40% growth in summer. Energy-efficient models and indigenous manufacturing contribute to the market's robust expansion.
Hapag-Lloyd CEO says demand up significantly since May
With some 280 ships, Hapag-Lloyd is the world's fifth-largest shipping company, and connections to North America have traditionally been an important business area for the group.
India's services sector softens to five-month low in May: PMI report
India's services growth slowed to a five-month low in May due to weaker domestic demand, despite record export growth and a 21-month high in job creation. The services PMI fell to 60.2 from 60.8 in April. Input costs rose, intensifying price pressures and possibly delaying interest rate cuts by the RBI.
Hyderabad housing market seeing significant trend towards luxury homes: NAREDCO President
The Hyderabad property market is witnessing a surge in demand for luxurious homes with spacious layouts and modern amenities. G Hari Babu, National President of National Real Estate Development Council, discussed rising property prices and evolving market dynamics. Factors include government policies, unlimited FAR, and infrastructure development, driving significant growth in both residential and commercial sectors.
Peak power demand at record high of 246.1 GW on Wednesday
India's peak power demand reached a record 246.1 GW, surpassing the previous record set in September. The heatwave conditions in the northwest and central parts of the country have led to a sharp surge in demand for electricity. The government expects peak demand to be available in a day, and Delhi recorded its highest ever peak of 8,302 MW.
In Focus: Scrips that like a cloud on the horizon
Companies such as Hindustan Unilever (HUL), Britannia, Dabur, Hero Motocorp, Westlife Foodworld, Shoppers Stop and others have already indicated in their commentary a gradual demand recovery if the monsoon forecast turns out to be accurate.
Gold demand expected to primarily revolve around festive period: Kavita Chacko, WGC
After a generally weak March and April, gold demand was resurgent ahead of and around the Akshaya Tritiya festival on 10 May. Considered one of the two most important days for buying gold traditionally, anecdotal evidence suggests that demand exceeded expectations, with strong activity observed in both urban and rural areas; some industry participants even hinting at record buying in value terms.
Amid heatwave, Delhi's power demand touches an all-time high of 8,000MW
Delhi recorded its highest peak power demand of 8000 MW during a heatwave, breaking previous records. The State Load Dispatch Centre (SLDC) and India Meteorological Department issued alerts. BSES discoms successfully met the demand. Tata Power met 2225 MW in North Delhi without outages. Air conditioning contributes significantly to energy use.
Government successfully met peak power demand in Delhi without outages: Atishi
Delhi Power Minister Atishi commended the power department for maintaining uninterrupted electricity supply in Delhi amid intense heatwave conditions, asserting readiness for potential peak demands of up to 8000 MW while contrasting with reported power outages in neighbouring cities and BJP-ruled states.
Intense summer heat in Delhi pushes power demand to all-time high of 7717 MW
A court in India is set to decide on May 31 whether to accept a supplementary charge sheet filed by the Enforcement Directorate against Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader K Kavitha in an excise policy-linked money laundering case. The court has reserved the order after the agency claims it has sufficient evidence to prosecute Kavitha. The case involves alleged corruption and money laundering in the formulation and execution of the Delhi government's excise policy for 2021-22.
Domestic copper at lifetime highs; factors affecting the price surge
Record copper prices are driven by Chinese stimulus, mine supply concerns as well as green demand. MCX and LME futures surge. The Chinese 1 trillion yuan stimulus has boosted industrial metals demand for electric vehicles, renewable energy, and power grids. Goldman Sachs predicts major copper market deficit with US manufacturing rebound.
China expected to announce new measures to fix property crisis, spur growth
China's housing prices dropped in the first four months of the year, while factory output increased by almost 7%. This has lead to officials planning new measures to boost the struggling property industry. The National Bureau of Statistics noted insufficient domestic demand. The State Council announced a news conference to address the property market challenges, including defaults by developers.
Pvt sector capex likely to expand amid expectations of high growth: Experts
CII's business confidence index touched a 12-quarter high in Q4FY24, with 51% of firms expecting capacity utilisation of 75% and above. Moreover, 71% expect an improvement in private capex in the first half of FY25 compared with the second half of FY24.
China’s factory glut alarms the world but there’s no quick fix
Complaints about China's factory overcapacity are growing, but Beijing is hesitant to make changes that could harm its fragile economy. The EU criticized China for overproduction, urging action in the short term. China announced plans to slow expansion in the battery industry, but they are not binding. The country insists its industries are competitive due to innovation, not subsidies, and will continue supporting high-tech sectors despite international pressure. China's surplus production, stemming from a real estate slump, poses challenges.
Time to look at long-term stories rather than momentum picks now: Seshadri Sen
Seshadri Sen analyzes market dynamics post-exit poll, emphasizing short-term corrections and long-term investment strategies in manufacturing, consumer discretionary, cement, and aviation sectors. He advocates strategic stock selection and patient investing for optimal returns.
Top IT firms saw wage bills rise 5.5% even as revenue growth dips
IT companies' cumulative wage cost rose by Rs 18,036 crore in the fiscal year. Experts said this was due to continuity in lateral hiring in high-demand areas such as AI, machine learning, and cloud and engineering services, coupled with the salary increments, even though they are in the lower single digits.
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