INVESTMENT OUTLOOK
Is a big boost to power financiers likely in Budget? Deven Choksey answers
Reliance Jio's strategic timing aligns with 5G advancements and tariff adjustments, poised to boost revenue and shareholder value. The company's emphasis on EBITDA margin growth and potential IPO plans suggest a positive outlook for unlocking shareholder value. Deven Choksey says that 12 months forward, with a Rs 1,45,000-1,50,000 crore revenue book, 55% EBITDA margin cannot be ruled out .
Could IT make a meaningful comeback in Q1? Deven Choksey explains
Deven Choksey highlights the importance of sticking with larger banks for business growth and emphasizes the positive outlook for IT companies. Additionally, L&T's promising future is underlined by margin expansion and improved execution. Choksey further says that one shouldn't expect too big a rally in IT and that one should stay focused on some of the larger banks as far as the portfolio investment is concerned
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.
Women outpacing men with higher AUM, long-term outlook in mutual funds
The proactive approach undertaken by women investors to achieve financial autonomy and growth, underscoring their commitment to long-term investing.
59% of German companies plan new investments in India this year
India is becoming a favored investment destination for German companies, with 59% planning to increase investments this year. Expectations are high, with 78% anticipating rising sales and 55% forecasting higher profits. Factors driving this trend include low labor costs, political stability, and availability of qualified specialists.
What JP Morgan bond index inclusion means for India's economic future? Jayesh Mehta answers
This is significant, as you mentioned—it's a notable event. The only caveat is that this recognition of India should have come much earlier, but finally, India has been acknowledged.
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Focus on asset allocation; stay invested for long term: A Balasubramanian
But with respect to the investment I think every investor would have their own risk appetite and asset allocations would play a very major role. Therefore, irrespective whatever the market condition, one should not move away from asset allocations focus and stick to the asset allocation focus.
Dhiraj Agarwal on the next big trigger for equity markets
At least for a couple of months, China pulled in a large amount of inflows by the global investors. I have not seen the most recent data, but Feb-March they pulled in about $40 million. Something like that happens, it obviously impacts the amount of flow, which could happen in India. So, on the FPI flow, it is just a toss-up. I mean, it is very difficult to predict, honestly.
Participatory-note investment surges to Rs 1.49 lakh cr in Mar on strong macroeconomic outlook
Investments through participatory notes in the Indian capital markets rose to Rs 1.49 lakh crore at the end of March from the previous year's level driven by a strong domestic macroeconomic outlook. The latest data includes the value of P-note investments in Indian equity, debt, and hybrid securities.
ETMarkets Smart Talk: Reforms to attract FDI, simplification of tax regime & green energy likely in Budget 2024: Gurpreet Sidana
The positive trends in global markets, favourable domestic economic data, and optimism regarding corporate earnings growth have further bolstered market sentiment.
Expect 15% plus Nifty return; mid and smallcaps can deliver 5-7% higher earnings growth: Samit Vartak
It is always good to have FIIs at the lowest level of ownership. At the peak, we had 24% of the market owned by FIIs. Today, we are close to 16%. So, most of the remainder of investors probably are going to be long-term. They are unlikely to keep on selling more where this ownership is going to go lower, says Samit Vartak.
Deven Choksey on one sub-sector to be bullish on in run up to Budget
Maybe for buying the deep value investment opportunity, we will have to see a correction in the market. If at all it comes, that would be a good opportunity to buy into it. But otherwise, I maintain that I think, yes, the fundamental is not doubted. The current valuations are not comforting.
Hyundai IPO will be a great investment vehicle for long-term investors: Sachin Shah
But the real big story today in India, not only for two-wheelers but for across products and categories is the game of premiumisation. The young aspirational India is very much looking to upgrade themselves to premium products.
What does the earnings growth outlook look like for next year? Sahil Kapoor answers
Very few countries have been able to do it and our data tells us that no more than two to three countries have been able to deliver 5% to 6% real returns even for investors who have been the most disciplined.
Credit growth in India healthy; deflation risks persist in China: Chetan Ahya
But the challenge we feel is that the structural issue of slowdown in demand because of property sector is still exerting deflationary pressures and in that environment as they are trying to support real growth with more manufacturing investments, it is resulting into excess capacities and continuing to have that inflation in a weaker trajectory.
ETMarkets Smart Talk: Modi 3.0 unlikely to be over-populist at the cost of compromising fiscal discipline: Amar Ambani
In my opinion, the election event is done and dusted, and the market won’t read too much into it, to endure drastic corrections akin to the knee jerk reactions seen on poll outcome day.
Should investors buy select IT and FMCG stocks? Anand Tandon answers
The crop output is likely to be better and perhaps with some support from the government we are likely to get better realisations as well. So, as a combination, I expect to see a significant increase in rural demand coming through and therefore, you are looking for direct farm plays as well as indirect ways of looking at where rural consumption can actually increase demand.
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.
3 stocks Viral Shah is bullish on from NBFC sector
I think a lot of analysts and investors have kind of built this in in their numbers and the impact is going to be actually gradual. Given that these are two-three years fixed rate loans, so the impact is always on an incremental basis. So, it will take two to three years for it to play out fully in terms of the financials. And the quantum of it also would vary. If it is a 50 or 100 base points kind of a rate cut, in the kind of the construct of the ROAs that MFIs make, it should be easily digestible.
Valuations in PSU capital goods, infra & defence remain expensive: Pratik Gupta
The macro environment is extremely stable, whether it is the fiscal deficit, the current account deficit, inflation, forex reserves, so that is really one of the big attractions for both global as well as domestic investors.
We remain very positive on capital goods, defence, and manufacturing: Hemant Shah
Notably, multinational companies in this sector, such as those in bearings and chemicals, have posted exceptionally strong numbers. Therefore, we remain very positive on capital goods, defence, and manufacturing.
SAMIL management on growth outlook, company performance and more
The overall market has about 90 million vehicles, which is around pre-COVID levels. However, when broken down by region, Europe and America are still 10-15% below pre-COVID levels, while India and China have ramped up beyond pre-COVID levels.
Upgrade of India's rating outlook reflects solid growth, promising outlook: Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman praised S&P's upgrade of India's rating outlook to positive, citing solid growth and a promising future. She highlighted India's trajectory towards becoming the third-largest economy and achieving Viksit Bharat by 2047. S&P's first positive outlook for India, while retaining the 'BBB-' investment grade, reflects successful macroeconomic reforms since 2014, substantial capital expenditure, fiscal discipline, and visionary leadership. Sitharaman shared these comments in a post on X, emphasizing the significance of this development for India's economic prospects.
OTM indicates 19% chance of Nifty closing above 24K by June 6, says Sudeep Shah of SBI Securities
With the ongoing buzz around the Lok Sabha election results, markets are still witnessing strong volatility. India vix stood above 21 as of May 24.
2 sectoral bets from Ganeshram Jayaraman for next 2 years
This has led to a very positive capex cycle, likely to start private sector capex cycle. This very good profit growth also led to strong government capex because tax collections were buoyant. So, it was a very strong demand, supply, earnings and valuations cycle.
Medanta management on business performance, growth outlook and more
So, on an overall basis, we are very happy with how things are going. This is in line with our stated strategy of making sure we focus on quality, driving growth through volume.
Fund Manager Talk: Why Mahesh Patil isn’t the one to time election outcome
The March quarter has seen a slowdown in the topline growth across sectors as the nominal growth has moderated on the high base of last year and cooling off of inflation.
ETMarkets Fund Manager Talk: Valuation of PSU stocks isn't as attractive, says Franklin Templeton’s Akhil Kalluri
Akhil Kalluri, VP at Franklin Templeton, discusses PSU stocks, retail liquidity impact, and broader market valuation risks. He also comments on tech stocks, consumption names, and industrial sectors' performance in the March quarter. Kalluri points out that the aggregate topline & EBITDA growth for Nifty 50 names in 4QFY24 so far are relatively muted, in high single digits.
Stay light & keep some cash handy; buy only after the event is over: Anand Tandon
Anand Tandon provides insights on market dynamics, banking sector performance, consumer trends, and investment strategies amidst evolving economic landscapes and global uncertainties, suggesting cautious optimism and strategic planning for future opportunities.
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