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What made Nomura turn bullish on Indian IT sector? Abhishek Bhandari answers
Nomura's bullish stance on Indian IT credits G2000 data stabilization, benefiting midcaps like Persistent, Coforge, and Birlasoft. Wipro's new CEO Srini stabilizes leadership and growth. Discretionary cuts stabilize; US rate cuts expected. Coforge-Cigniti deal boosts testing. Annuity-driven businesses grow. Banking portfolios, large deals vital. FY24 saw midcaps grow 10%+. QoQ growth set to improve.
Fiscal discipline key to India's growth prospects: Sanjay Nayar
So, we will have to also think about how we channel the energies towards more advanced and more modern techniques and technology, because that is what we need right now.
Big 4’s management consulting arms gain muscle
The management consulting business has been growing 25-30% for all firms in the last two years. At the Big Four, the total number of partners engaged in strategy, operations, and the top end of digital advisory — areas typically dominated by firms like McKinsey, BCG and Bain — stands close to 300, with consultant numbers at 5,500-6,000. However, the varying number of digital consultants each firm adds to management consulting complicates direct comparisons.
Nasdaq ends higher on tech strength; Dow pulls back
Tech stocks like Nvidia led the market surge as investors awaited crucial inflation data. Retailers weighed down the Dow, but the S&P 500 rebounded. FedEx projected profit growth, while Carnival Corp raised its annual forecast. Spirit AeroSystems attracted attention amid acquisition talks with Boeing.
Wall Street’s smart-trade brigade thrashed again on stock boom
Despite financial institutions promoting complex investment strategies to clients worried about economic instability and Federal Reserve decisions, the most profitable approach remains the straightforward strategy of buying and holding onto the S&P 500 index.
India story strong but vulnerable to bit of profit taking in short term: Jonathan Schiessl
I think the underlying India story still looks very strong and so that yes, it is at the moment just the market is probably vulnerable to a bit of profit taking in the very short term.
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IT stocks rally up to 4% as an early indicator of Q1 earnings just gave green signals
Indian IT stocks surged following positive results from Accenture, with Persistent Systems leading the gains. Analysts expect a strong demand environment to drive healthy earnings growth.
IT stocks plunge up to 5% on Monday after 8% rally last week. Know how experts view sector!
Nifty IT index fell 2.3% with Coforge and Persistent Systems as top losers, despite Nifty hitting a lifetime high. IT sector has seen recent positive returns but remains a laggard over the quarter.
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.
Sandip Agarwal's 4 top bets from IT sector for near term
I think now the attrition rates are under control. Margin should expand because margin is a direct factor of where your attrition is, utilisation is. So, I think the revenue growth I do not see will pick up very substantially immediately, because if at all the ECB rate cut has happened, now in US also we are expecting some cool off to happen on the rate front.
ETMarkets PMS Talk: This fund manager with over Rs 350 cr in AUM generates 2x returns vs benchmark since June 2023
Within this we are managing roughly Rs 315 crore in AQUA, a Flexicap Quant PMS Strategy, which is our flagship style-adaptive, benchmark-agnostic, dynamic multi-factor strategy and roughly Rs 35 crore in our Multi Asset Quant Strategies.
S&P 500, Nasdaq close at record highs as data supports Fed easing
S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs on Wednesday fueled by tech stocks amid expectations of Fed's easing cycle, impacting various sectors and economic indicators.
Tech stocks lift Nasdaq, S&P 500 as rate-cut expectations tick up
Nasdaq hits record intra-day high on tech rally, fueled by gains in Microsoft and Amazon. Investors remain cautious, weighing economic concerns against the possibility of earlier Fed rate cuts.
Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 41%
The street has got what it was looking for, exit polls predicting a win of NDA which essentially continues the policy making framework which has been in place for the last ten years and has been working well for the economy. There is another thing which will happen, there are going to be some areas which will get more focus in the coming days. So, next we might see some sectors and stocks doing extremely well, while others may continue to be laggards. These selected stocks depict a strong upward trajectory in their overall average score which is based on five key pillars i.e. earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk and price momentum. This implies that there has been a significant improvement in their market outlook in the given time frame.
Oxyzo FY24 operating revenue up 59% to Rs 903 crore, net profit at Rs 290 crore
Oxyzo Financial Services, the lending arm of OfBusiness, reported a 59% increase in operating revenue to Rs 903 crore for FY24. The company raised $200 million at a unicorn valuation from investors like Alpha Wave Global. Ruchi Kalra leads Oxyzo, which has a net worth of Rs 2,600 crore.
Staying with good business & strong management: 5 largecap stocks from different sectors with upside potential of up to 37%
After a phase of calm, volatility is back on the street. Somehow word volatility got associated with bearish trend, while it might appear strange to some, the fact is that even volatility has a bias and that can be toward bulls also. That is the reason why in this volatile phase, Nifty made a new high. So, rather than fearing a word it is better to understand it. Similarly when it comes to investing, it is important to understand that while events can impact the price in the short term. In the long term, things which matter is the underlying business, strength and quality of the balance sheet, ability and experience of the management. Whether it is pre-election or post election, always have a look at the above three when investing your hard earned money.
RBI dividend will have economic dividends
RBI came into this windfall because of high interest rates in advanced economies, which may persist before an eventual cyclical inversion. The strength of India's recovery from the pandemic also contributed to the RBI surplus, and monetary policy would be inclined to pursue this course by easing interest rates ahead of the pack. Inflation is offering comfort on the demand side for an interest rate downcycle. Food inflation, less amenable to demand management, remains a concern.
Is it a good time to bottom fish in IT and banking stocks? Surjitt Singh explains
Surjitt Singh of PGIM India PMS discusses playing BFSI through differentiated themes, underweight banking and IT sectors. Market influenced by earnings season, government stability, and sectoral views. Positive on auto, healthcare, building materials. Concerns about real estate valuations. Metal pack showing signs of recovery. Overweight on hospitals and CDMO manufacturers in healthcare sector.
Staying bullish and hedging go hand in hand: 5 mid cap stocks from different sectors with potential upside of up to 39%
At this point of time when the street is juggling with its own fear and anxiety and waiting for the election results, the mid-caps segment of the market is witnessing some profit booking/ rational shifting/ consolidation. A part of that is happening because of the fact that the street is reacting and adjusting to Q4 numbers. The way stocks are moving, there is no one trend in mid-cap space. So there are many sub segments which are getting formed in mid-cap space and given the mix of head and tailwinds, this segmentation is likely to stay till election results. So, one will have to do two things, one be bullish but be more selective and focus on managing risks and hedge for short term and think from long term perspective.
KKR invests in Healthcare Revenue Solutions provider Infinx
KKR acquires a significant minority stake in Infinx Services, a leading healthcare revenue cycle solutions provider. With Norwest Venture Partners also participating, the investment aims to accelerate Infinx's growth in the US healthcare market, leveraging KKR's expertise. Infinx's innovative platform serves over 400 healthcare providers, tapping into a $4.3 trillion market.
Focussed ‘underlying business’ approach of long-term investing: 5 non-Nifty largecap stocks with upside potential of up to 39%
Whether one accepts it or not, when someone uses the word large cap, first names which would come to mind would be nifty stocks. Because somehow the word large cap has become synonymous with nifty stocks. But the fact is that the world of large caps is much bigger and there are stocks which have been able to show strong out performance in troubled times of volatility, we take a look at them. When it comes to long term investing in the same industry, some players are able to show better performance in terms of growth. This could be because of belonging to a strong group, because the management had set the business in a way that it is able to take headwinds or the market size is so large that growth is bound to make and it comes with better margins to efficient players. We take a look at 5 stocks where the underlying business is strong and good to own business for the long term.
Varun Beverages Q1 Results: PAT jumps 25% YoY to Rs 548 crore; revenue rises 11%
Varun Beverages Q1 Results: Co reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 548 crore, rising 5% year-on-year (YoY) for the quarter ended March 31, 2024; revenue from ops stood at Rs 4,398 crore
FMCG companies expect volume growth in FY25 with improvement in revenue
The companies were forced to slash prices as prices of major commodities had fallen, which had in turn impacted their topline and value growth in the last two quarters of FY24.
Bottoming out on revenue side; running a marathon and a sprint at the same time: TCS Management
TCS executives discuss generative AI pipeline revenue, growth prospects, AI challenges, and revenue conversion uncertainties. They anticipate growth revival, emphasize efficiency, innovation, and the complexity of running a marathon and sprint simultaneously. Krithivasan says "the Cloud unit that we formed is doing really well. They have launched several offerings to customers, which are really noteworthy and people like it. So, we should do well."
IT sector’s challenges persist in Q4; guidance for FY25 in focus
HCLTech and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) poised to dominate Indian outsourcing industry with expectations of revenue growth acceleration in FY25 driven by higher discretionary expenses and strong deal wins in the US market.
Expect decent consumption growth but investment growth will be stronger: Chetan Ahya, Morgan Stanley
Chetan Ahya of Morgan Stanley compares past and present investment trends in India, emphasizing the significance of investment growth for sustainable economic development. He discusses various factors impacting the current economic cycle and growth outlook. He also said we should not expect a big acceleration in rural consumption growth in terms of FMCG companies’ volume growth.
In which sector is risk-reward looking attractive? Kunal Pawaskar answers
You are right in saying that the top line growth is slightly moderated. I think this was not very far from expectations. Previous calendar year was a year when many companies bore the brunt of inflation after the Russia-Ukraine conflict started and commodities rose.
In next 3-4 quarters, falling attrition may spring big surprise in IT cos’ margins: Sandip Agarwal
Sandip Agarwal says: “This quarter, the IT companies will show a slight beat in margin. In the next quarter, thereshould be a bigger beat in margin followed by even further better margins in the first half of FY25. We will have good margins to start with followed by good revenue growth.”
Sustaining Excellence: Managing Mature Products in the Life Cycle
Managing mature products in the product management lifecycle is crucial for sustained success, revenue generation, and customer loyalty. Mature products contribute significantly to a company's revenue and market presence. They can also serve as platforms for innovation and provide a competitive advantage.
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