MARKETING MARGINS
Uncertainty on policy front makes predicting EV profitability tough: Rajiv Bajaj to shareholders
A government official later clarified that union minister for heavy industries HD Kumaraswamy “was quoted out of context” on the EV subsidy scheme. In a post on X, Kumaraswamy said the government remained "fully committed to supporting the Indian Auto Industry".
Expect portfolio companies to generate at least 25% earning growth: Aveek Mitra
Aveek Mitra says he would not look into a particular number of whether this tax collection has increased or decreased or things like that. But he would like to see the new changes or reforms that are coming at the policy level. He expects the Budget will meet my concerns of employment, education, healthcare, and things like that.
Wage hikes-demand slowdown combo weighs on TCS first quarter net profit
TCS reported a 3.16% net profit drop to ₹12,040 crore in June due to wage hikes and macroeconomic uncertainties. Revenue increased to ₹62,613 crore, driven by a ₹15,000 crore BSNL deal. CEO Krithivasan noted geopolitical issues. AI, Cloud, IoT grew; $8.3 billion deal pipeline. Added 5,452 employees; 24.7% margin. GenAI pipeline at $1.5 billion; India business jumped 61.8%.
Jute manufacturers' margins to shrink amid wage hikes and weak export demand
Jute manufacturers in India are expected to see operating margins shrink 50 basis points this fiscal due to wage hikes and subdued demand in export markets. This marks the second consecutive year of decline in profitability. However, their credit profiles will remain stable due to strong procurement by government agencies, healthy balance sheets, and negligible capital expenditure debt.
Deven Choksey on 3 themes to focus on with margin of safety in mind
Deven Choksey says does not expect any dramatic improvement in IT companies’ numbers, but expects the strength in the commentary to be positive hereafter. From that particular point of view, the IT companies could get re-rated, and 15% to 20% appreciation is possible in many of the IT companies including some of the mid-tier IT companies.
Expert panel to meet on July 15, discuss steps to lower risks in derivatives market
Sebi's panel, led by G Padmanabhan, will meet July 15 to discuss equity derivatives measures, addressing speculative expiry day trades. It includes increasing lot sizes, enhancing margins, upfront premiums, and intra-day monitoring. Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch highlights investor protection. Derivative turnover rose from ₹210 lakh crore in FY18 to ₹500 lakh crore in FY24, with index options involvement increasing.
Insurers likely to report robust growth amid market tailwinds
APE growth in private insurers, driven by buoyant equity markets, faces VNB margin pressure from ULIPs and group pricing. Q1FY24 growth slowed due to high-value policy sales before tax changes. LIC shows 15% APE growth. HDFC Life (17-18% APE), ICICI Prudential Life (40% APE), SBI Life (18% APE), and Max Life Insurance (19% APE) report strong growth.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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