MARKETING MARGINS
FMCG makers expect single-digit revenue growth, margin improvements in April-June quarter
Fast-moving consumer goods cos expect single-digit volume growth along with expansion in margins during the April-June quarter of this fiscal, helped by a revival in rural demand and a stable urban market. Listed FMCG companies such as Dabur, Marico and Adani Wilmar in their latest quarterly updates have reported a "gradual improvement" in demand trends in the April-June quarter, which was on the expected lines.
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FMCG makers expect single-digit revenue growth, margin improvements in April-June quarter
FMCG companies like Dabur, Marico, and Adani Wilmar expect single-digit volume growth and margin expansion in the April-June quarter. Positive demand trends are observed, particularly in the rural market. Overall, FMCG players anticipate 7-9% revenue growth for the fiscal year.
Here's why Vinit Bolinjkar is bullish on Indoco Remedies
The valuations are very rich, but the momentum is very high out here. And the order wins are good. But if you really want to take a fundamental view in terms of the valuations, I think they are a little stretched out here. And while we obviously would not want to ask people to sell, but you have to be very careful with these trades out there.
Brokers' MTF hits record Rs 73,600 crore amid market highs, surging retail participation
Sebi's MTF framework mandates collateralising existing shares. Kotak Securities cautions investors on MTF investments amidst surging margin funding in anticipation of Modi 3.0 budget.
Earnings growth likely to be in mid-teens; overall growth trajectory remains strong: Shibani Sircar Kurian
The building materials segment, specifically tiles, has underperformed despite significant real estate growth. Typically, when real estate sales pick up, demand and volume growth in building materials follow with a lag.
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RIL shares can create up to $100 billion wealth, predicts Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley, a global brokerage firm, forecasted that Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries' (RIL) fourth monetisation cycle could potentially increase market capitalisation by $60-100 billion. They set a target price of Rs 3,540 in the base case scenario.
Penna buy to help Ambuja Cem widen reach, boost margins
After acquiring Penna Cement Industries, Ambuja Cements stock fell by 1% to close at ₹657. The acquisition strengthens Ambuja's presence in southern, eastern, and western markets.
Consumer sector in focus post-election results! D-Mart, Tata Consumer could give 12-18% in 1 year
We believe this rally in staple stocks is driven by not only its ‘defensive sector’ tag but also the underlying excitement, which was triggered by strong post-Q4 management commentary.
Nvidia's stock market value surpasses $3 trillion. How it rose to AI prominence, by the numbers
Nvidia's stock price has more than doubled this year, making it the third most valuable company in the S&P 500. The company is set to undergo a stock split, giving investors nine additional shares for every one they own.
Nvidia's stock market value surpasses $3 trillion
Nvidia's stock price has more than doubled this year and it's now the third most valuable company in the S&P 500. The company is also about to undergo a stock split and has seen soaring demand for its semiconductors.
NBFCs' funding costs to rise as banks cut back
The cost of funds for non-banks in Mumbai may rise by 200 to 300 basis points as banks reduce funding. Recent data shows a drop in bank funds to non-banks. RBI's actions have impacted bank loans to non-banking financial companies, leading to potential margin squeezes.
Sebi mandates direct transfer of securities by clearing corporations to Demat accounts
The proposed change seeks to streamline operations and mitigate risk by directly crediting securities payouts to clients' Demat accounts, bypassing the broker's pool account.
Spotify raises U.S. prices of its premium plans in margin push
On a monthly basis, Spotify has raised prices of its individual plan to $11.99 from $10.99, duo plan to $16.99 from $14.99 and its family plan to $19.99 from $16.99 in the U.S.
Brokers make trading costlier to discourage risky bets
Brokers in Mumbai are increasing trading costs ahead of the election results to mitigate risks. Measures include raising margins and seeking more collateral. The BSE advised caution in placing orders, with HDFC Securities and ICICI Securities implementing changes in margin requirements.
Top stocks to buy: Bet on companies with healthy net profit margins to remain versatile during uncertain market conditions
The markets are expected to rally if the election results align with expectations. Nonetheless, persistent macro issues and valuation concerns may constrain the upside potential. Analysts suggest that investors capitalise on the current volatility by accumulating quality stocks.
Dell shares slump 18% as heavy AI investments expected to dent margin
Dell's stock is projected to lose over $21 billion in market value, despite having experienced a remarkable 80% surge earlier this year. The company, like many others, has made significant investments in advanced server hardware to accommodate the growing demand for complex artificial intelligence processing.
Cement industry in India consolidating, market shares of top companies growing: ICRA
Large cement companies are expanding capacity through organic growth and acquisitions, driven by strong demand. Market share of the top five firms rose to 54% in 2023 and is expected to reach 55% by 2025. Consolidation, especially in eastern and western regions, enhances cost efficiency. ICRA's outlook for the sector remains stable.
Sovereign ratings is for state; at the margins for markets
Sovereign ratings, a product of the pre-depression era when analysts were a rarity and communication was expensive, are turning into dinner-table conversations rather than driving investment decisions.
Q2, Q3 and Q4 will be better for MAN Industries: Ramesh Chandra Mansukhani
Ramesh Chandra Mansukhani, Chairman of MAN Industries, outlines ambitious growth plans for FY25 and FY26, including expansion in Saudi Arabia and the development of high-margin hydrogen pipes. The company's focus on exports and value-added products is set to propel its revenue and profit growth. He says, India will be a very promising market in coming days.
Park Hotels consolidated EBITDA margin for FY24 was 35% and is going to go up further: Vijay Dewan
Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels, led by MD Vijay Dewan, reported a consolidated EBITDA margin of 35% for the past year, with plans for further improvement through efficiency measures and hotel upgrades. He says going forward, the EBITDA margins are going to further improve and a significant improvement in PAT in the coming year is expected as well.
Mazagon Dock Q4 Results: PAT skyrockets 103% YoY to Rs 663 crore, revenue jumps 49%
On a sequential basis, the PAT was higher by 5.7%. The consolidated revenue from operations stood at Rs 3,104 crore in the reported quarter. It was Rs 2,079 crore in the year-ago period. The government-owned shipbuilding company declared a final dividend of Rs 12.11 per share for the year ended March 31.
Biosimilars offering a great opportunity in growing market: Kewal Handa
The prices have really been coming down in terms of raw materials and particularly in APIs. There is a lot of stability there. China are also now trying to align themselves to the global market requirements and they are also very keen to see that their factories start producing at the scale they were doing prior to COVID.
Expect LIC’s VNB margin to grow 2-3%, India embedded value to surge at least 10% in FY25: Siddhartha Mohanty
LIC Chairperson Siddhartha Mohanty highlights significant growth in India embedded value and VNB margins, aiming for further growth. Market seeks clarity on VNB margins. Expectations include a 10% increase in IEV this year. Mohanty further says that in the current year, focus will be on catering to certain segments and a specific product will be designed for those segments.
Where is the maximum margin of safety over the next 4-5 years? Trideep Bhattacharya explains
Trideep Bhattacharya highlights India Inc's earnings resilience, capex cycle indicators, and real estate sector trends for market insights. Bhattacharya further says that earnings for India Inc are likely to be robust going ahead and within that pool, stock picking is what will be doing the talking for the fund managers.
Explained: What are the advantages of marginal trading facility or MTF
Margin Trading Facility is a safe product allowing investors to purchase more stocks through leverage trading. It enables increased purchasing power, efficient capital allocation, higher ROI, and lower taxes for traders. MTF improves the possibility of profits as well as empowers traders to capitalize on promising market opportunities without having to liquidate their current holdings.
Equity markets to stay open today for special trading
Trading will occur in two sessions—first, from 9:15 am to 10:00 am, and second from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. Traders will be allowed to place only delivery trades, with no intraday trading permitted.
Green shoots seen in IT hiring; 99acres turned cash positive in Q4: Hitesh Oberoi, Info Edge
Hitesh Oberoi, Co-Promoter, MD & CEO of Info Edge, discusses the growth in IT hiring, positive Naukri JobSpeak index movement, and real estate success. He also addresses EBITDA margins, recruitment trends, and global market influences, including exceptional losses and FY25 projections. Oberoi says IT hiring is more indexed to what happens in the US and the global economies than to what happens in the Indian economy and it has to be seen how that plays out over the next few quarters.
Margin improvement will start from H2; holding on to guidance of 15% for FY25: VIP Industries MD
Neetu Kashiramka, MD of VIP Industries, anticipates a margin increase to 18% next year, emphasizing strategies for FY25 and the implications of shifting manufacturing to India. The discussion covers various aspects including market share targets, e-commerce revenue outlook, pricing trends, and ad spends.
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