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Global Capability Centres drive office leasing in H1 2024, with a 37% share
India's office leasing market is dominated by Global Capability Centres (GCCs), with 37% of total leasing activity in January to June 2024. The country's robust workforce, competitive costs, and established ecosystem make it a key market for GCCs. With a projected 20% growth in GCC presence by 2025, the Indian office market is poised for significant expansion. 67% of GCCs plan to increase their office portfolios by over 10% in the next two years.
What to buy with D-St at lifetime high? Keep good company, go for largecap stocks
Reflecting on past milestones like 50,000 and 75,000 reveals them as profitable buying opportunities, with investors earning double-digit returns even from earlier 'record high' levels. The recent 10,000-point increase from 70,000 to 80,000 signifies a 14.4% growth, while reaching 90,000 from 80,000 will necessitate a 12.5% gain. Maintaining a consistent investment approach remains wise, irrespective of market highs.
Number of women in top roles rises slower than number of women in company boards
A paper by NCAER economists Ratna Sahay, Navya Srivastava, and Mahima Vasishth has documented these findings while highlighting the progress and shortcomings in gender diversity since the April 2015 mandate, the report said. This paper will be presented at the India Policy Forum.
Best large cap mutual funds to invest in July 2024
According to the Sebi mandate, the large cap mutual funds are mandated to invest in top 100 companies by market capitalisation. Large companies fare better in a volatile market as these companies may be market leaders and resilient to downturns. That is why if you are looking for a relatively safer mutual fund category, you should consider investing in large cap funds.
India Playbook 2024: Where to invest conundrum?
Retail investors favor small-cap stocks due to high returns. Large-caps trade at a valuation discount to small-caps. Domestic ownership prevails in small-caps, with retail investors holding a significant share. Opportunities exist in Finsumption, Capex, and Make in India themes favoring small and mid-cap companies.
Why the Digital Competition Bill has started a polarising debate in the tech industry
India’s Digital Competition Bill has turned previous foes in the tech industry into unlikely allies and sparked a polarising debate on market practices. The Committee on Digital Competition Law (CDCL) on February 27, submitted its report to the ministry of corporate affairs (MCA) after working on it for more than a year.
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Quant Mutual Fund crisis: How NAVs have been impacted since Sebi investigation
Investor concerns arise as front-running case impacts Quant Mutual Fund. Despite NAV declines in Quant Healthcare Fund and Quant Commodities Fund, stability is maintained with rising NAVs of Quant ESG Equity Fund and Quant Focused Fund.
Auto stocks: Time for some cool down and also an opportunity? 6 auto stocks with upside potential of upto 28%
It is the sector which has led the rally which the market has witnessed in the last 14 months and rightly so. If one looks at the history, the rallies which are led by the transportation and auto sector are more durable as sales of LCV and certain other auto segments is an indication of the economic situation on the ground. But there is another fact, which is that with a mad rush for stocks a number of them have seen sharp run with valuations moving upward sharply. There is no doubt that the Indian auto sector is going through a transformation and Indian companies are adjusting to it very well. So there is a situation, while the fundamentals are good and improving, valuations have seen a run up. So, there is a likelihood that we might see some cooling off, but that would bring an opportunity for investors who have missed the bus.
A war of titans builds up in India's cement sector
The UltraTech-India Cements deal comes two weeks after Adani Group unit Ambuja Cement announced acquisition of Hyderabad-based Penna Cement at an enterprise value of Rs 10,422 crore, adding to its capacity and market share in southern India.
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.
Better to own a set of stocks from the digital ecosystem rather than betting on one stock? 15 stocks with upside potential of upto 48%
Few day’s back there was an issue with the telecom provider and the services stopped for some time. Now which would be the companies which got impacted the most, the telecom service provider, the answer is no. As a customer one would not get any reduction in the monthly billing because services were down for some time. The companies which may have got impacted would be a platform company on which one orders food, such as a swiggy or zomato. The reason, in the peak time of demand, a customer is not able to order food online due to internet service being down, that demand will not come back when the internet is back. But the other platform company which sells insurance was also not impacted. The reason is, if one was planning to buy an insurance policy and there is no internet, the demand will get postponed not get extinguished. The digital ecosystem is making things simple but it is yet complicated when it comes to investing.
India Inc's CSR spends on sports likely to surge in next few years
The foundations of several companies, such as the Reliance, Tata Steel, JSW, Hindustan Zinc and SKF India, have been supporting sports as part of their corporate social responsibility (CSR) commitments. However, the data on whether there has been an increase in the CSR spend on sports and by which companies is not available. This is due to an MCA notification in September 2022 that no longer requires companies to disclose details of their CSR spends but only the total spends towards CSR.
Exide has surged 80% but still not overvalued? Sudip Bandyopadhyay explains why
Transition from IC to electric vehicle is giving a significant opportunity to the battery manufacturers. And remember, in IC, the battery used to be one component, whereas in EV that is going to be the most important component. The opportunity size for the battery manufacturer in the automobile ecosystem is going up many-many fold, says Sudip Bandyopadhyay
Taller, stronger, sharper: Desi pharma is on a roll
The Avendus Capital report attributed the eye-catching growth of large Indian pharma brands to lifestyle diseases, prevalent quality issues that made doctors and customers rely more on big, well-known brands, along with aggressive sales and marketing push by pharma companies.
Why deal sizes are shrinking for top Indian IT companies
IT service providers are experiencing shrinking average deal sizes to as low as $25 million due to cost efficiencies, GenAI transformation, and shorter tenure projects amid uncertain macro-economic conditions. Despite an increase in large deal volume during FY23, industry analysts report a decrease in the average value of those deals. This comes even though Indian software exporters remain major players on the global stage.
How will Indian IT companies perform going ahead? Sandip Agarwal answers
I think we are maybe one or two quarter away from it flowing down to even outsourcing. But because markets are forward looking, you can see a big run up even in the Indian IT services much before the actual numbers come.
Lok Sabha results googly may unsettle Indian companies unfamiliar with coalition pitch
Post-election, certain Indian businesses face uncertainty after years of stability under Modi's single-party majority. Concerns arise about decision-making and reforms as BJP's weaker mandate shifts dynamics. Industry veterans note silence from typically vocal business leaders, who now await potential changes in the new cabinet amid speculations about Modi's altered work style.
Best large cap mutual funds to invest in June 2024
Investing in other mutual fund categories for higher returns without paying attention to the extra risk could be a costly mistake for the investors. If you are happy with 10-12% returns offered by large cap mutual funds over a long period, you should invest in them. If you want to match the market returns, you may educate yourself about index schemes and invest in a large cap index scheme.
As work-from-home trend declines, flexible office spaces work for employees and companies
Providing convenience and flexibility for employees on one hand, cost-effectiveness, and asset-light models for employers on the other, coworking/managed spaces are booming. Demand for such spaces is soaring in large metros and Tier-2 cities alike as companies tighten return-to-office rules.
These midcap stocks with ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analysts
After a strong phase upward movement, mid cap stocks are witnessing a sort of selective profit booking move. Profit booking which is mostly happening in line with Q4 numbers. A strong directional move is only likely to appear post election results. During this phase, analysts are bullish on select stocks from different sectors, a number of the stocks on which analysts are bullish are essentially leaders of their sector.ET screener powered by Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus lists down quality stocks with high upside potential over the next 12 months, having an average recommendation rating of “buy” or "strong buy". This predefined screener is only available to ET Prime users.
Large Indian banks are expected to improve their asset quality in the current fiscal: S&P
India's top banks are set for asset quality improvement in the fiscal year, driven by record profits, which will enhance their balance sheets and underwriting standards. Despite a rise in HDFC Bank's nonperforming loans post-merger, all major banks reported record profits. Retail loans drive growth amid moderating credit expansion expectations.
Indian IT sees deal tenures shrinking in rich neighbourhoods
At least two companies – HCLTech and Birlasoft – have gone on record to say that from the usual 10-12 year deals earlier, long-term arrangements are now ending in four years. Earlier, the tenures ranged between 10-12 years.
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.
Hindustan Zinc, Jindal Power, JK Cement in race with others for two gold mines in Rajasthan
Vedanta group's Hindustan Zinc, Jindal Power, and JK Cement are technically qualified bidders for two gold mines in Rajasthan. Companies like Ramgad Minerals, Hirakund Natural Resources, and Poddar Diamond are also in the running. The auction, initiated in March, will conclude this week, paving the way for full-scale production at Andhra Pradesh's first private gold mine by 2024. Deccan Gold Mines aims to produce 750 kilograms of gold annually from the Jonnagiri gold project, currently generating one kilogram per month.
Large PSUs' capital expenditure reaches ₹50,200 crore in April FY25, slower growth than previous year
Large public sector companies in India spent over Rs 50,200 crore on capital expenditure in April FY25, 6.46% of the annual target of Rs 7.77 lakh crore. Spending was lower than in April FY24. The Finance Ministry expects spending to increase. Railways, roads, and oil and gas sectors drove the expenditure.
These midcap stocks with ‘Strong buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analysts
The Q4 earning season is clearly showing its impact on parts of the market. Given the fact that the valuations are high, if there is a slight miss by the company on its expected numbers, the street is being uncharitable in its reaction. On the face of it this might appear to be negative but the fact is that the street is also rewarding the stocks where there is either a positive surprise in Q4 earnings or any of the problems are getting solved. Like in the case of some companies which are seeing the lifting of restrictions by the RBI. So the street is at equilibrium level where it clearly shows that while there is no dearth of money for performers but at the same time if the valuations are high and there is no major positive surprise then it is probably time to shed some weight. Keep an eye on the market breadth in coming days and on the mutual fund numbers which are going to come today to figure out what will be the trend of mid-caps in the short term. ET screener powered by Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus lists down quality stocks with high upside potential over the next 12 months, having an average recommendation rating of “buy” or "strong buy". This predefined screener is only available to ET Prime users.
LLM for BFSI sector, personal AI server launched
Indian AI startups introduced innovative AI models and products at Adbhut India. The event highlighted diverse applications, including large language models, voice-enabled systems, and AI tools for various sectors, showcasing India's potential as an AI use case capital.
Govt should encourage large Indian engineering firms to get into semiconductor design: ICEA
Additionally, the government must also increase funding for the semiconductor design ecosystem by designating semiconductor design and manufacturing as a sector of strategic importance.
Indian Premium League: Premiumisation picks up pace for large consumer goods companies
More than 70% of the new products launched by India's largest consumer goods maker Hindustan Unilever in last two years were in the premium segment. Around 65% of all new personal care product launches were in the premium segment for ITC Ltd, doubling the contribution of such products to the division's sales in the last four years to 38%. For the largest biscuit maker Parle Products, around 60-65% of new launches were in the premium segment as compared to 40% pre-Covid.
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