STEEL AND ALUMINIUM BUSINESS
Vedanta turns a money-spinner for investors. What's pushing it on?
Shares of Anil Agarwal-owned Vedanta Group, including Vedanta Ltd and Hindustan Zinc Ltd, have surged by Rs 2.2 lakh crore, doubling from their 52-week lows. Vedanta's growth exceeds other top Indian businesses like Reliance and Tata Groups. Brokerages have raised price targets on Vedanta, citing operational efficiencies and demerger prospects. Vedanta plans to invest $20 billion in India, focusing on technology and electronics. Agarwal aims to monetize the steel business to cut debt.
Vedanta sees sale of steel operations by October, to spend $1.9 billion on capex
The plan to divest the steel business is a part of the company’s efforts to cut debt, Agarwal said in the company’s annual report for 2023-24 (Apr-Mar). At holding company Vedanta Resources, debt has been cut by $3.7 billion in two years, as against the company’s commitment of bringing it down by $4 billion. “We seek to further deleverage Vedanta Resources by US$ 3 billion over the next three years,” he reiterated.
Parent of India's Vedanta proposes to cut debt by $3 billion over next three years
Vedanta Resources, the UK-based parent company of Indian miner Vedanta Ltd, plans to cut its debt by $3 billion over the next three years. The company, which has been facing multiple rating downgrades due to liquidity issues and high default risk, will use the newfound liquidity from its $3.20 billion outstanding bonds to fund crucial capex projects.
Vedanta unveils mega road map to reach $10-billion Ebitda
The Vedanta Group has invested around $8 billion in its growth projects. The group will also commission the world’s largest alumina refinery at Lanjigarh. The $10 billion near-term target on earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) includes $4.2 billion from aluminium, $2.7 billion from zinc and silver, and $0.9 billion from oil & gas, according to a presentation that the two people shared with ET.
Q4 results: Stable costs boost India Inc. profits
Steady costs and firm domestic demand supported corporate performance in the March quarter.
Own midcaps? Do a check & balance exercise to avoid decision of haste: 7 midcaps from different sectors with an upside potential of upto 49%
Every now and then the market goes through phases, where it prefers a certain set of stocks, not based on sector but based on the overall market cap. So, sometimes it is large caps, at other mid-caps. Now this partially happens, due to the flows which are coming to markets. For example, if more flows are coming to mid-cap or multicap schemes there is bound to be out performance in the mid-cap space. Now what it does is that it tends to create a sudden surge in mid-cap. Similarly when there is an outflow like the kind of one which we saw in March this year, midcap stocks tend to decline sharply. Essentially, it is the flows which impact the broader matrix of how midcaps behave. So there are phases not owning a midcap stocks appeared to sin and then there phase, where owning them appears to be sin. But if one focuses on the underlying business and some critical parameters, there is a possibility of getting rid of these phases of anxiety which keep coming to the street and create long term wealth.
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Vedanta shares rally over 3% as SBI approves demerger plans
Vedanta's shares surged 3.6% on BSE to Rs 457.05 as SBI approved its demerger of its existing businesses into six independent entities, which is aimed for completion by December 2024.
Vedanta's demerger plan clears major hurdle with SBI approval
Vedanta's demerger aims to create distinct businesses for better market maneuverability. Credit rating agencies assign strong ratings to Vedanta's debt instruments.
They just happen to be listed in India, what matters to them is global developments: 5 stocks from two sectors with upside scope of up to 29%
In the last month of volatility, there are some sectors which have shown a streak of out performance. They haven't fallen as much as nifty and have been able to keep their head above the water even on the worst of days. The reason, their bottom lines are more correlated to what is happening in the country or the continent in which they have exposure both in terms of sales and in some cases in manufacturing. So, one way to take global exposure is to have a look at these companies, also it is a sort of diversification in terms of exposure to the underlying economy. Because they are operating at a global level, their balance sheets are good and in some cases, they have been able to enter amongst the top companies of the world in their sector.
JSW Steel comes out with a new product for green energy space
JSW Steel is producing 'JSW Magsure', a zinc-magnesium-aluminium alloy coated steel product, to replace imports in India. The product, which had a demand of around 100,000 tonnes in 2023-24, is expected to reach 250,000 tonnes this year due to renewable energy. The company plans to supply 120,000 tonnes of JSW Magsure domestically and export the remaining 25,000 tonnes.
10 Best Laptop Stands Under 2000 to Maximize Your Productivity
Do you know that slouching while working or studying on your laptop can lead to permanent back problems and increased fatigue? Therefore it is important to incorporate the usage of appropriate tech accessories, like a laptop stand in your daily life. Here is a well-curated list of the 10 best laptop stands that will help to maximize your productivity while taking care of your spine.
Are we headed for a sell-on-news market on June 4? Siddhartha Khemka explains
Siddhartha Khemka assesses Paytm's situation, noting the impact of RBI regulations on the banking business. He emphasizes the need for management changes and regulatory approvals for growth in the lending and distribution segments. Khemka also says that they have a buy rating on both Jindal Steel and JSW Steel and also have a positive view on Coal India as well as NMDC which are dependent on the overall metal pack.
Q4 results today: LIC, NMDC among 236 companies to announce earnings on Monday
236 companies, including LIC and NMDC, to announce Q4 results. LIC reported a 49% rise in Q3 earnings, while NMDC saw a 62% increase in consolidated net profit.
Short-term volatility? Yes, but operating landscape might be changing: 5 metal stocks with upside potential of up to 20%
After the IT sector companies, metal is another sector where the fortunes of Indian companies are more tied to what is happening globally rather than what is happening in India. The reason, global metal prices are decided by two things, first is the state of the Chinese economy and second is how the US dollar behaves in the global markets. On the first, there are initial indications that after close to more than two years, things are turning better. The most reliable indication came last month with better than expected GDP numbers. On the second front, there is still lots of uncertainty thanks to flip-flops by the US Fed on interest rate cuts. Now if one looks at the metal stocks, they have sort of out performed volatile Indian markets. But given the fact that these days, too much money flows into stocks where there is even a slight bit of positive development, the possibility that these stocks may turn volatile if there was more pressure on the broader market. However, when the tide turns, because the operating matrix of the companies would be better if the China recovery continues, there is a high probability of them turning into relative outperformers.
Anil Agarwal likens critical minerals to gold, says India should ensure self-sufficiency
The chairman of the natural resources conglomerate Vedanta said that not only are these minerals fundamental for new age technologies, they are also green metals.
Stocks to buy: 67 metal stocks gave over 10% returns last month; is it the right time to invest in metal in India?
The Nifty Metal Index has surged significantly since November, delivering 11.6% year-to-date returns. In comparison, the Nifty 50 and Nifty 500 have yielded 2.7% and 5.7%, respectively. Despite global headwinds, metal companies with stable cost structures can prove effective long-term bets amid strong domestic demand. Should you invest in metal stocks now?
Vedanta best-placed to ride rising commodity prices, say analysts
Mining conglomerate Vedanta Ltd is expected to see less pressure on cash flows after liability management at the holding company level, and is now best placed to ride rising commodity prices. The company's improved performance in aluminium, power, and zinc led to an EBITDA of Rs 87,600 crore in the January-March quarter, up by 4% quarter-on-quarter. Vedanta is set to complete its alumina/aluminium/international zinc expansion during the current fiscal year (FY25), providing visibility around volume growth and cost reduction FY26 onwards.
FY25 to be transformative year, says Vedanta's Anil Agarwal
"These include further deleveraging (parent) Vedanta Resources by USD 3 billion in the next 3 years and achieving an annual group EBITDA of USD 7.5 billion within 2 years," he said.
Vedanta secures 11-year Rs 3,900 cr loan from PFC
The group plans to increase the operating capacity of its power business in India to 4.8 GW by FY27, sources with knowledge of the matter said. The latest financing follows Vedanta group's takeover of Meenakshi Energy Ltd on December 28 in an NCLT-driven insolvency process.
Metal stocks jump up to 11%; Hindustan Copper, Vedanta & others hit 52-week highs
Hindustan Copper soared 11% to hit its 52-week high of Rs 366.40 on the NSE. The stock traded amid significant volumes with over 4.80 crore shares changing hands on the NSE around 1:30 pm.
Vedanta's aluminium output rises 4 pc in Q4
Vedanta reported growth in aluminium and alumina production in Q4 FY24. Zinc India witnessed changes in mined metal and refined zinc production. Iron ore business in Karnataka also showed improvement.
Vedanta's plan to demerge businesses may face hurdles from shareholders, creditors: Report
Vedanta's plan to demerge its businesses into separate entities may encounter challenges from its minority shareholders and creditors, according to a report by Credit Sights, a FitchSolutions Company. The mining conglomerate announced the demerger of five key businesses, including aluminium, oil and gas, and steel, on September 29.
Tactical bets in bearish time: 6 metal stocks that can deliver up to 44% returns
It is normally said and there is enough evidence to support it, that if the market is falling because of fear of economic slowdown or there are fears of a recession, then metals would be the first sector to get hit. The question is whether this round of fall in the Indian market is due to those fears? The answer is most likely No. What the Indian market is witnessing is correction of valuations, which have gone extremely high due to excess liquidity chasing Indian stocks for the past six months. So, there is a good chance that sectors like metals which are more impacted by what is happening in China would be able to perform much better even in bearish times, as the Chinese government makes another round of effort to pull the economy out of the slowdown.
Vedanta incorporates wholly-owned arm to carry out iron, steel business
The development comes days after the mining conglomerate announced plans to demerge five of its key businesses, including aluminium, oil and gas, and steel, into separate listed entities with a view to create shareholder value.
Once again its China: 5 metal stocks that can deliver up to 39 % returns
This week, when broader market indices were correcting sharply, it was metal stocks which were able to keep their head above water. Even today, the list of stocks trading with gains is dominated by metal stocks. This has happened for the fourth time in the last two months, that metal stocks have been able to inch upward when other sectors are under pressure. Is it an indication that global commodity markets are finally expecting all the efforts which the government in China is making to revive the economy might be successful. Or once again it is a short term movement which will face pressure at higher levels. It is the numbers from China which hold the key.
Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 29%
Even before global equity markets were rocked by developments in Israel, they have been in volatile mode with bearish bias. With bond yield inching upward in the US, fears that tight monetary policy continuing for more than expected time have once again come hitting the emerging markets. While the initial reaction of the street has been on expected lines, what needs to be watched is whether there is any kind of escalation. Also more importantly, it is time to take a step back, think and then make a decision both when buying and selling any stock. These selected stocks depict a strong upward trajectory in their overall average score. This implies that there has been a significant improvement in their market outlook in the given time frame.
Chinese bid to revive growth to make a difference; 5 metal stocks that can deliver up to 38% returns
Last week, when broader market indices were correcting sharply, it was metal stocks which were able to keep their head above water. This has happened for the third time in the last two months, that metal stocks have been able to inch upward when other sectors are under strong pressure. Is it an indication that global commodity markets are finally expecting the Chinese economy to recover after a long sluggish phase or it is just another spike which may fizzle out as soon as lower than expected number for China comes.
ETPWLA 2023: Soma Mondal and Hina Nagarajan win CEO of the Year category at ETPrime Women Leadership Awards
At ET Prime Women Leadership Awards (ETPWLA) 2023, Soma Mondal, Member, PESB (Public Enterprise Selection Board) and Hina Nagarajan, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Diageo India, won the CEO of the Year award category.
Is China's stimulus at work? 5 metal stocks which can deliver up to 35% returns, as per analysts
China is one of the biggest consumers of metals. Be it copper, aluminum or steel. When the global market gets indication that the Chinese government is planning a push for its real estate market or giving any kind of stimulus then metal prices tend to firm up. One of the reasons why only large companies are in focus could be the fact that with the bumper earnings which these companies have made in the last two years,some of them have reduced their debt.
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