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PI Industries: Is value emerging or is it time to panic?

BUSINESS

PI Industries: Is value emerging or is it time to panic?

Pyroxasulfone has huge market demand and, given the patent protection for the next few years, we see limited impact on PI’s growth story

Max Healthcare: Should good health come at a cost?

BUSINESS

Max Healthcare: Should good health come at a cost?

Expansion plan supports growth momentum; however, valuations have turned quite high.

Margins of Krsnaa Diagnostics catch a flu

BUSINESS

Margins of Krsnaa Diagnostics catch a flu

The general health of the company is intact with a solid, differentiated business model and promising growth potential

There are more steps to Medanta’s growth ladder

BUSINESS

There are more steps to Medanta’s growth ladder

Demand for high-end healthcare facilities remains strong and Medanta is strategically cementing its footprint in north India.

Honasa Consumers: Impressive Q2, but sustainability key to re-rating

BUSINESS

Honasa Consumers: Impressive Q2, but sustainability key to re-rating

While the company has shown impressive revenue growth in the last two years and in H1FY24, we think after reaching a high base of Rs 960 crore in the first half, it would be difficult to grow at the same pace.

Vijaya Diagnostic Centre: How does it stand out in a crowded space?

BUSINESS

Vijaya Diagnostic Centre: How does it stand out in a crowded space?

A steady growth profile, strong regional presence, and a higher focus on radiology give the company an edge in a highly competitive industry

These two fertiliser stocks are marathon runners

BUSINESS

These two fertiliser stocks are marathon runners

Coromandel International and Paradeep Phosphates have multiple value-accretive catalysts.

Apollo Hospitals: Profitability of non-hospital businesses a key watch

BUSINESS

Apollo Hospitals: Profitability of non-hospital businesses a key watch

A credible profitability roadmap for pharmacy is the ask

PI Industries sticks with its growth momentum

BUSINESS

PI Industries sticks with its growth momentum

PI Industries, with superior execution and a solid business model, is on track to achieve its long-term strategic objectives

ASK Automotive IPO: Should you subscribe to this growth story?

BUSINESS

ASK Automotive IPO: Should you subscribe to this growth story?

The growing need for safety systems in the automotive sector is expected to increase the demand for efficient brake components

Hero MotoCorp Q2FY24: Improving rural demand, input price correction boost margins

BUSINESS

Hero MotoCorp Q2FY24: Improving rural demand, input price correction boost margins

Hero MotoCorp has been exploring opportunities in the electric vehicle (EV) space as well. The company has launched its EV vehicle and is clocking a run rate of 1,000 units per week.

UPL Q2 FY24: A quarter where the bad turned ugly

BUSINESS

UPL Q2 FY24: A quarter where the bad turned ugly

High channel inventory, dismal pricing, weak cashflows, high leverage – all came together to hurt the overall business. In fact, a lot of things will have to improve before we could see a reason for any rerating

Mamaearth IPO: Are you paying the right price to look good?

BUSINESS

Mamaearth IPO: Are you paying the right price to look good?

Honasa is trading at a valuation in line with its peers in similar businesses notching up significantly higher margins

Rallis India: New opportunity in the offing

BUSINESS

Rallis India: New opportunity in the offing

Long-term business potential is not affected by near-term headwinds

Sharda Cropchem continues to wobble

BUSINESS

Sharda Cropchem continues to wobble

The near-term outlook is rather weak and doesn’t present an appealing investment opportunity

Hindustan Unilever: Road to recovery likely to be gradual

BUSINESS

Hindustan Unilever: Road to recovery likely to be gradual

Gradual rural recovery and softening of commodity prices to aid margin gains, to be partly offset by higher spends on advertisement

Sumitomo Chemical India: Limited opportunities in the near term

BUSINESS

Sumitomo Chemical India: Limited opportunities in the near term

A company with a healthy balance sheet and an R&D-focused parentage, but growth in the exports market will be slow

Dhanuka Agritech: The overcast condition is clearing

BUSINESS

Dhanuka Agritech: The overcast condition is clearing

Growth opportunities have become more visible now and short-term concerns weigh less

Sharda Cropchem: Why are we playing it safe?

BUSINESS

Sharda Cropchem: Why are we playing it safe?

The near-term outlook is rather weak and doesn’t present an appealing investment opportunity

Zaggle IPO: Should you subscribe to it?

BUSINESS

Zaggle IPO: Should you subscribe to it?

Zaggle doesn't have a comparable listed peer in India. Its international peers generate significantly higher margins, but trade at a lower valuation

Krsnaa Diagnostics: Approaching an inflection point

BUSINESS

Krsnaa Diagnostics: Approaching an inflection point

The company has a solid and differentiated business model, with promising growth potential

Jupiter Life Line Hospitals IPO: Can it make your healthcare portfolio come alive?

BUSINESS

Jupiter Life Line Hospitals IPO: Can it make your healthcare portfolio come alive?

The IPO is perfectly priced. Long-term growth is supported by demand-supply gap in the company‘s focused region

KIMS: A guidebook for investors after the stellar stock run

BUSINESS

KIMS: A guidebook for investors after the stellar stock run

KIMS is well-positioned to seize the growing demand for healthcare facilities in the country. Timely execution and ramp-up of new projects will be key.

Vijaya Diagnostic Centre: A wider footprint with an eye on margins

BUSINESS

Vijaya Diagnostic Centre: A wider footprint with an eye on margins

Steady growth profile, strong regional presence, and a higher focus on radiology give the company an edge in a highly competitive industry.

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