OLD BRIDGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Fund Manager Talk | Rally in rail, defence stocks at execution risk: Krishnan VR
The portfolio was up 1.7% in May compared to 0.8% for the benchmark BSE 500 total return index. Because many portfolio companies reported their fourth quarter (and full year) results last month, the performance was partly driven by positive earnings surprises
Home decor firm Trampoline raises $5 million led by Matrix Partners, WaterBridge
B2B home decor firm Trampoline raises $5M led by Matrix Partners India and WaterBridge Ventures, with an additional $2M in venture debt from Alteria Capital. Founded in 2023, Trampoline disrupts supply chains, enabling retailers to access exclusive products from India.
Tata Motors Finance to be merged with Tata Capital
Tata Motors announced a merger of Tata Motor Finance with Tata Capital, approved by their respective boards. This aligns with Tata Motors' strategy to focus on core businesses and emerging technologies. Tata Capital will issue its equity shares to Tata Motor Finance shareholders, giving Tata Motors a 4.7% stake in the merged entity. Tata Capital, a major NBFC in India, will expand its presence in CV/PV financing, aiming to offer innovative products and digital services. The merger is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to take 9-12 months to complete, with no adverse impact on customers or creditors.
We continue to remain positive on Indian equities: Prashant Jain
I would continue to be positive on Indian equities. And see, please appreciate what happened yesterday. If something moves up 10%, 12%, and it is pricing in a lot of expectations. After all, what changed in a single day yesterday? Nothing.
ETMarkets AIF Talk: This Rs 300 crore fund manager unveils M.E.R.I.T strategy to pick investments for portfolio
Himanshu Kohli, Co-founder of Client Associates, discusses identifying themes early for investors and the fund philosophy emphasizing value in business with strong fundamentals and execution. He mentions raising Rs 300 crore in AUM.
Awfis Space Solutions IPO allotment: Check status, GMP, and other details
Awfis Space Solutions IPO allotment is set to be finalised today. Investors can check the allotment status on the BSE or Bigshare Services Private Limited’s website. This will reveal the number of shares allotted compared to their bids.
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Sebi allows privately placed InvITs to issue subordinate units
Capital markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday notified a framework for issuance of subordinate units by privately placed infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs).
Awfis Space Solutions IPO: Issue subscribed over 32X so far on last day, NII portion booked 76X
Awfis Space Solutions IPO includes a fresh share sale of Rs 128 crore and an OFS of up to 1.22 crore shares. Promoter Peak XV Partners V and other shareholders Bisque Ltd and Link Investment Trust are participating in the OFS. The company's shares are trading with a premium of Rs 110-118 in the grey market.
Why Sebi's decision on AIF certification is need of the hour and should be welcomed
Sebi mandates that at least one key personnel on the investment team of an AIF manager must have NISM certification. The regulation aims to signal legitimacy, promote lifelong learning, and create a talent pool in the investment industry.
ETMarkets AIF Talk: Fund Manager with Rs 1,000 cr portfolio nearly doubles wealth in a year; holds 10% cash amid election uncertainty
Arun Chulani, Co-Founder of First Water Capital, discusses the fund's impressive performance, achieving over 90% growth in the last year and 40% CAGR in 3 years. The fund has consistently ranked no.1 on BarclayHedge's Top 10 equity funds. he says: "Our performance is a reflection of our core philosophy, which starts with value, concentration, and betting on a country with long-term tailwinds—that of India."
Anthony Scaramucci says bitcoin adoption is just getting started, will these defi coins follow?
Anthony Scaramucci discusses Bitcoin adoption by US pension funds, expecting more funds to invest after Wisconsin's $100M crypto investment. KangaMoon challenges meme coin perception with P2E and Social-Fi features, while Chainlink, Uniswap, The Graph, and THORChain show potential for growth in the DeFi market. KangaMoon's ongoing presale, BitMart listing, and unique features position it as a top DeFi project.
Awfis Space Solutions IPO opens for subscription. Should you bid?
Awfis Space Solutions IPO, with participation from anchor investors like Goldman Sachs, EastBridge Capital Master Fund, HDFC Mutual Fund, and ICICI Prudential MF, will open for subscription at Rs 364-383/share. Analysts recommend subscribing for market leadership and reasonable valuations.
Cold-chain solutions startup Celcius Logistics raises $4.8 million led by IvyCap Ventures
Celcius Logistics connects shippers and transporters and is a solution for all cold-chain requirements, helping with last mile and hyperlocal delivery for all stakeholders.
Meesho closes $275 million funding in first tranche, in talks for more
Meesho secures $275M funding in a $600M round. Share transfers hinted in SEC filing. In total, Meesho has raised $1.36 billion – including secondaries – since 2015.
Lot of consolidation happening in cement industry at a faster pace: HM Bangur, Shree Cement
In organic expansion the biggest thing is you do not buy whatever is left out. You create something. Number one, it is good for the local area because something new is coming up and somebody has to put the new unit. In European countries this is the way because their capacity need is over, it is only changing hands.
Should investors be contra buyers in IT? Rajeev Thakkar answers
In each bull market, there will be pockets of exuberance, but there will be some other pockets which will be out of favour and that is where we tend to look for opportunities.
We have emerged as a large, growing real estate company working in three cities: Arvind Management
We work with about 100,000 farmers to grow sustainable cotton. We are rapidly decarbonizing our energy footprint. So, a lot of renewables, we are replacing fossil fuels for thermal energy using agro waste, so sustainability is a very, very strong theme. So, I think these are the couple of big themes right now -- consolidation, more verticality, and a huge focus on sustainability.
Confident of maintaining guidance at 35% to 40% going ahead: Abhay Bhutada, Poonawalla Fincorp
As you know we operate at 102 branches, but maximum we are gaining market share there and going forward whatever guidance we have given 35% to 40%, I think in the past also we have over-delivered. Going further, we will stick to our guidance and we are confident of achieving the given guidance.
Combo of capital heavy & capital light biz to drive operating leverage, margin expansion: Puneet Chhatwal, Indian Hotels
Indian Hotels, led by Puneet Chhatwal, showcases robust growth through strategic new contracts, capital-light models, and diversified top line expansion. The company's focus on operating leverage, digital enhancements, and new business segments sets the stage for continued success in the hospitality sector. He says: Indian Hotels' combination of capital heavy and capital light which is today at 40-60 and could grow to 30-70, 70 in favour of capital light,
ETMarkets Smart Talk: Why are arbitrage funds popular among HNIs, Anuj Kapoor decodes
Anuj Kapoor of JM Financial discusses the tax efficiency of arbitrage funds for HNIs and the growth of new millionaires in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. He highlights the interest in unlisted opportunities, strategic advisory for family businesses, and the impact of market volatility on investments. Kapoor says: "Funds focussed on the manufacturing, defence, PSUs, which have been underperformers over the last decade, have shown strong performance and have delivered stellar returns."
Why Kenneth Andrade is going contra, avoiding defence and PSU stocks
Kenneth Andrade, of Old Bridge Capital Management, emphasizes market breadth narrowing to specific stocks and commodity favoritism. He discusses challenges in the IT and defense sectors, PSU companies, and future businesses like Zomato and Paytm. Andrade says: "I am a firm believer that any company out there who gets pricing power will get price earning multiples. "
Kenneth Andrade on why he is avoiding banks & financials; betting on power, pharma stocks
Kenneth Andrade anticipates significant growth in the power market, emphasizing massive investments in energy capex equivalent to India's GDP over the next 15 years. He discusses the impact on various sectors and the rationale behind his pharma holdings, focusing on profitability potential. Andrade says he is avoiding banks because he chooses to be on the asset side and not on the liability side.
No Excuses! If Liverpool can’t beat mediocre Manchester United, they don’t deserve to win the Premier League
Liverpool's sluggish performance against Sheffield United has raised concerns about injuries and a congested fixture list potentially catching up with the Reds. Klopp believes that even a tiring Liverpool should easily beat Manchester United, who have already failed to beat them twice this season. Liverpool has a habit of starting slowly but has managed to turn things around, winning 26 points from losing positions in the Premier League this season.
ETMarkets Smart Talk: Money will flow into companies which are redeploying cash with efficiency in FY25: Kenneth Andrade
Kenneth Andrade of Old Bridge Mutual Fund advises caution in the financial year, emphasizing efficient cash deployment, managing expectations, and watching out for factors like tariffs and supply chain imbalances. He predicts a focus on commodities and resurgence of capex. Andrade says the best case for 2024 is to be ready for 2025.
Lending businesses are on the table, but as portfolio managers staying out of banking space now: Kenneth Andrade
Kenneth Andrade believes that metal converters and Indian companies in the steel industry are a good bet. The balance sheets of these businesses have improved, with increased cash generation and capacity expansion. The key factor for success is the rise in steel prices, which would lead to a recovery in profitability. Additionally, Andrade mentions the growth potential in the premium liquor segment due to per capita rise in income and the trend of premiumization.
9 NFOs open for subscription this week
Three sectoral funds, two ETFs and index funds, one large cap fundand focused fund will open for subscription this week.
Navigate your current portfolio towards more sustainable long term trends: Kenneth Andrade answers
“2024 valuation advantages are with the big caps. But it is not to say that the largecaps are significantly cheap. The market as a whole has traded up and it is hitting all time highs and you need to be cautious across the entire board. Try and navigate your current portfolio, towards more sustainable long term trends, which could be volatile near term but you should have enough conviction to double down on your position if things go wrong. ”
Unifi Capital gets Sebi's in-principle nod to launch mutual fund operations
Founded in 2001, Unifi Capital currently manages over Rs 20,000 crore on behalf of about 10,000 Portfolio Management Services (PMS) and Alternative Investment Funds (AIF) clients across 22 states in the country.
Old Bridge Capital Management gets Sebi nod for mutual fund business
Old Bridge Capital Management was incorporated in December 2015 and the company is registered with Sebi as a portfolio manager
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