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Varun Beverages: Volume growth, better margins continue to drive bottom line
New business ventures and international expansion remain key growth drivers
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Bajaj Housing Finance: Steady Q2 FY25 earnings after stellar listing
While the earnings show is healthy, the rich valuation makes the risk-reward potential unfavourable
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Tata Consumer: Mixed bag in Q2; inorganic growth to unlock value
Weakness in beverages segment offsets growth in foods; international business fares well
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Nestle India: Sluggish consumption amid elevated commodity prices
Coffee and cocoa were particularly costlier while prices of cereals and edible oils picked up due to an erratic monsoon
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Aptus Value: The stock stands out in a weak market, time to pick?
Potential for high earnings growth and strong return ratios with stable asset quality
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Sundaram Finance: This asset-financing NBFC offers good risk-reward potential
A well-managed vehicle financing franchise with healthy asset quality
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Godrej Consumer: Growth momentum stays on course, but valuation captures the potential
Sustained performance in India and Indonesia, but cost headwinds could drag profitability
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NBFC Q2 Preview: Growth holds up with stable margins
Festive demand and rural recovery remain key growth drivers
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Aditya Birla Capital: This NBFC is on the growth track
Growth momentum to continue, led by digital initiatives and group synergies
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Sustained rural recovery, pricing spell good news for FMCG growth
As demand recovers, focus on execution will be key to help achieve growth
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Why investors can give Manba Finance IPO a miss
The lack of portfolio and geographic diversity could affect growth plans
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Bajaj Housing Finance’s stellar debut could trigger a sector re-rating
Valuations of HFCs show a stark picture of divergence and investors will be better off taking calculated risks
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Northern Arc’s IPO: Is the attractive pricing a top draw for investors?
The NBFC has a long experience in the lines of business it operates, but also carries certain risks
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Cholamandalam Investment: A promising player in the finance space
Asset growth and profitability targets remain intact; the stock, however, comes at a rich valuation
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Bajaj Housing Finance: Is it the right shelter for investors?
Multi-fold growth in the loan book and profitability in just six years of operation is commendable
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Home First Finance: Gearing up for the next milestone
Technology, at the heart of strategic initiatives, will drive growth and profitability
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LIC Housing Finance to diversify product mix to better balance growth and margins
Higher loan growth and stable asset quality are key to valuation re-rating
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Aavas Financiers — Will promoter change alter the stock’s fortunes for the better?
Aavas’s buyout is the largest deal in affordable housing finance sector and will end the supply overhang for the stock
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Emami: Summer-centric portfolio shines in Q1
Valuation re-rating, backed by improved financial performance, offers comfort.
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India Shelter Finance: Lower opex and funding cost to support RoA
Sufficient levers in place to drive growth and profitability
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Godrej Consumer: Decent growth runway, but valuation captures potential
The company’s entry into the high-growth, under-penetrated pet care business needs to be monitored
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Britannia Industries: Growth beyond core is the key
While top-line thrust is encouraging, non-core portfolio will drive growth and support margins.
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FirstCry: Should investors subscribe to this IPO?
Long-term outlook is promising, given its strong brand, niche positioning, robust execution capabilities, and the potential for margin improvement.
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Marico: Encouraging guidance, premium products remain in focus
Marico’s ability to scale up new businesses will be key amid stress in the core portfolio
