VALUE SEGMENT
Prices of premium residential under-construction properties continue to rise in top cities
According to Savills India, prices of premium under-construction residential properties surged up to 53% in major cities like Gurugram, Delhi, Noida, Bengaluru, and Mumbai. Gurugram led with the highest increase. North Goa also saw a 28% rise in villa prices, driven by remote work trends and high rental yields.
KKR set to acquire Kerala's Baby Memorial Hospitals, make a comeback in hospital segment
KKR & Co plans to acquire a 70% stake in Kerala's Baby Memorial Hospital (BMH) for $300 million, marking its return to the Indian hospital sector. BMH, with 500 beds and expansion plans, is among Kerala’s largest hospitals. This move aligns with KKR’s strategy of expanding healthcare assets in India.
India Ratings pegs bank credit growth at 15.4% for FY25
India Ratings has forecasted a 15.4% loan growth for banks in FY25. The rating agency believes a turnaround in private capital expenditure could alleviate any pressure on overall credit growth during the fiscal year.
Jio Financial and Zomato could join derivatives segment, Nifty50
"If we assume Jio Financial and Zomato make it to the F&O segment before the third week of August, then there is a very high chance of them making it to the Nifty50 in the September review," Nuvama analysts Abhilash Pagaria and Abhishek Shetye wrote in their latest note.
Tata funds pause is no 'debt-errent' at 1mg, BigBasket
BigBasket and 1mg–two of the biggest digital assets of Tata group–are choosing debt over equity for expansion in a critical year for them. As Tata Sons hits a pause on funding its ecommerce business, the two platforms are opting for debt for capex this financial year.
Veedol signs Sourav Ganguly as its brand ambassador
Veedol has a strong presence across all automotive segments, including 2-wheelers, passenger cars, agri and commercial vehicles (both heavy and small). There are products across various performance specifications and price points. Traditionally strong in the 2-wheeler segment with its flagship brand "Take-Off" and in agriculture with "Prima," Veedol is increasingly expanding its presence in the passenger car (PCMO) and commercial vehicle (CV) segments.
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Competitive intensity in used vehicle market to be on the rise: India Ratings
India Ratings and Research predicts that vehicle financiers will increase the share of used vehicles in their AUM due to rising new vehicle prices, food inflation, heat wave, moderation in capacity utilization due to elections, and slowing rural economy. The agency also expects a decrease in FY25 growth rates from FY24 levels. The agency expects non-bank finance companies to focus on used vehicles as assets class, presenting a favorable risk-return in terms of asset quality and pricing power.
Shoppers Stop aims to open 60 new INTUNE stores in FY25
Shopper Stop plans to open 60 new INTUNE stores this fiscal, aiming to capitalize on mass premium opportunities in India's value fashion sector. With strategic investments in merchandising and analytics, the retailer is expanding its private labels and beauty brands to cater to evolving consumer preferences and growing brand consciousness.
Government focus on agriculture, rural income to sustain tractor demand: Swaraj Engines
The government's agricultural focus in India, along with initiatives to boost rural incomes, is expected to sustain tractor demand despite a 7 per cent industry sales decline reported by Swaraj Engines Ltd. The company's annual report highlights opportunities in the horticultural segment and factors like increased affordability, demand for farm mechanisation, and government efforts to improve agriculture. Swaraj Engines foresees its engine business aligning with the industry's growth trajectory.
Wall St Week Ahead: Rally in US big tech stocks may be getting stretched
The blistering rally in U.S. big tech stocks, particularly in the S&P 500, may be due for a breather amidst concerns of overheating, especially with Nvidia Corp's significant gains. Market segments like utilities are lagging behind tech stocks, prompting investors to consider value stocks as potential bargains.
Go Digit stock likely to face pressure amid elevated combined ratio
After gaining over 24% within three weeks since listing on bourses on May 23, the stock of Go Digit General Insurance has remained range bound following weak performance in the March quarter, which was declared on June 11.
Indian automobile industry grows 19 pc to Rs 10.22 lakh cr in FY24: Report
In the two-wheeler segment, India witnessed 10 per cent increase in volume and 13 per cent in value. The three-wheeler segment grew by 16 per cent in volume and 24 per cent in value and the commercial vehicle segment rose by 3 per cent in volume and 7 per cent in value.
Fashion & Apparel sector emerge front-runners in India's retail landscape: JLL
The report further says a positive outlook in the organised retail market is seen post COVID-19, the sector has witnessed a surge in the launching of new infrastructural development across urban centres and emerging cities. In the first quarter of 2024 (Jan-Mar) 1.1 million square feet of retail spaces were leased.
Value lies as much in the hand as the bag
Buyers of luxury brands should prioritize quality over the country of manufacture. Luxury is about imperfection, as handmade items are unique due to subtle differences. Recent investigations into exploitation in Italy's luxury sector highlight a shift from the skill and devotion seen in luxury brand ateliers. The pressure to meet increasing demand without losing exclusivity has led to innovative solutions, like outsourcing to countries like Spain for leather goods. Brands and buyers should value craftsmanship over nationality, ensuring fair treatment and quality remain paramount.
How brands should inspire politicians to move away from 'divide' and 'drown’ to ‘unify' and 'thrive’
Political parties should be emulating those marketers who have already cracked New India. To narrow-cast our population as a fundamental oneness, courtesy technology and aspiration. Then to engage experientially, with customer-centric regional empathy.
Anti-diabetic drugs lead growth in pharmaceuticals market
The pharmaceuticals market in India is witnessing significant growth, with anti-diabetic drugs leading the way with over ₹155 crore in value growth among new brands launched in the past year. The respiratory segment and vitamin/mineral/nutrient segment followed closely behind. The anti-diabetes market has grown rapidly in the last five years, driven by factors like the increasing number of patients and the launch of new drug combinations. The pharmaceutical market rebounded in April 2024, with chronic segments showing faster growth compared to acute segments.
Economictimes.com holds the throne in April, maintains a comfortable lead in business & financial news segment
The Economic Times website tops April Comscore India rankings with 46.6 million visitors, solidifying its position as the leading source for business news.
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.
Cheaper 5G phones chip away at average prices
Flat Average selling prices (ASP) in the March quarter was largely due to a 22% on-year rise in shipments of mass budget phones priced at $100-200 at 16.3 million units, compared with 13.4 million units a year earlier, marking a resurgence from previous quarters.
Ecommerce fails to click for firms in Q4 as sales dip across segments
Online consumption lagged in the March quarter across segments like electronics, wearables and beauty. Delhivery said ecommerce delivery volumes declined 13% sequentially in the March quarter to 176 million, while on a year-on-year basis they were down 2%. Cofounder and CEO Sahil Barua indicated this slowdown comes after a strong December quarter.
High-value homes drive Hyderabad residential market
Hyderabad's residential property market in 2024 saw a 15% increase in property registrations and a 40% surge in transaction value, driven by demand for premium homes. Knight Frank's report revealed 26,027 properties registered, totaling Rs 16,190 crore.
If you can find growth at some value, that is where nirvana is for an investor: Sonam Udasi
Sonam Udasi, Senior Fund Manager at Tata Mutual Fund, discusses the fund's sector exposure, highlighting an overweight position in consumer services and underweight in consumer staples. He emphasizes the fund's adaptability to changing consumption patterns over the next 5-10 years. Udasi says: "I believe every equity investor, whatever theme they are investing in, they are looking for growth. If you can find growth at some value, that is where nirvana is as an investor."
Are concerns over F&O retail activity overblown?
Options turnover in the total F&O turnover has been calculated on the basis of the premium and not the strike value (which is used by NSE and BSE to calculate their turnover officially).
In the fight between bulls and bears, these set of companies always win: 4 stocks with upside potential of up to 21%
Recently the finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman spoke about the risk of unchecked explosion of future and option trading. Before that, there was a SEBI study, which mentioned that 90 % of the individuals who trade in future and options ( F&O) end up losing money; only 10% are able to make profit. But there is another side to the story. First is that trade volumes in this segment are only going to rise. Second, what is the common between both the losers and winners? They both brokerage to their stock broker and also pay transaction fees to the stock exchange. So, who is the constant and permanent winner? The stock exchange and the stock broker. Yes, policy makers will bring in more checks, but the hard fact is that those checks will only be partially effective for a short period of time as the turnover in the F&O will continue to rise for the foreseeable future. One can control anything, but not the hope and greed on the street.
V-Mart expects to grow 18-19% this year, says Lalit Agarwal
Lalit Agarwal, Founder & MD of V-Mart Retail, aims for 18-19% growth in a value-driven retail sector. Improved footfalls and consumer demand in smaller towns are observed. Efforts focus on providing best products, prices, and catering to Gen Z preferences. The Limeroad acquisition's impact on online burn and future scale-up plans are under scrutiny.
PVR Inox looks to grow pre-ticketing F&B biz post its JV with Devyani
PVR Inox has partnered with Devyani International to expand into the food and beverage sector. Devyani will hold a 51% stake, while PVR will have 49%. This joint venture aims to boost pre-ticketing F&B revenue through branded food courts adjacent to cinemas. In FY24, PVR Inox's F&B sales rose 21% to Rs 1958 crore. The company plans to open 5-6 food courts initially. PVR Inox is also shifting to a capital-light model, reducing capex and adding new screens through a franchise model.
For phones, Indians think China again
Chinese smartphone brands, including Xiaomi, Vivo, Oppo, Realme, Transsion, and Motorola, have seen their cumulative market share rise to 75% in the March quarter, despite government scrutiny. This growth is attributed to a shipment rebound by top brands like Xiaomi and Vivo after a few tepid quarters in 2023 due to low demand and inventory bottlenecks. Smaller brands like Motorola and Transsion have also expanded their footprint in the market.
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Pharma market grows 9% in Feb on price increase, new products
India's pharmaceutical market witnessed a robust 9% month-on-month growth in February, driven by strong performance in cardiology and anti-infective therapies. However, the respiratory segment saw negative growth in both value and units. The growth was primarily attributed to price increases and new product launches. Antibiotic Augmentin retained its position as the top-selling drug, with other key players including Rosuvas, Thyronorm, Liv 52, and Pan. Anti-diabetic drug Rybelsus continued its triple-digit growth trend.
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