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Concor – Solid Q4, but macro concerns linger

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Concor – Solid Q4, but macro concerns linger

Concor’s business has a high correlation with the global economy and the decline in Q4 EXIM volumes is a clear reflection of weakening trade links globally

Pidilite: Margin pressure to continue

BUSINESS

Pidilite: Margin pressure to continue

Pidilite is a fantastic business with a proven track record and a promising growth outlook

Nazara Technologies: Results cheer, solid growth potential

BUSINESS

Nazara Technologies: Results cheer, solid growth potential

Sportskeeda has emerged as a leading eSports news and content destination in India and is now ranked among the Top 10 portals in the US

Déjà vu: A repeat of 2008 in 2022 for markets?

BUSINESS

Déjà vu: A repeat of 2008 in 2022 for markets?

In our view, both the Fed and the RBI are making a policy error as tightening is only going to make things worse as the effect of the ongoing liquidity squeeze will only be felt with a lag of 6-9 months

AC companies: Resurgence in demand boosts Q4 earnings

BUSINESS

AC companies: Resurgence in demand boosts Q4 earnings

Voltas and Blue Star continue to trade at elevated valuations, which seem to factor in a majority of the positives

ACC-Ambuja deal: Adani buy keeps growth levers well oiled

BUSINESS

ACC-Ambuja deal: Adani buy keeps growth levers well oiled

There exists a significant scope of improvement for the combined entity and the realisation of cost synergies is likely to push margins and return ratios higher in the coming years

Asian Paints: Sustained volume growth, better margins drive Q4

BUSINESS

Asian Paints: Sustained volume growth, better margins drive Q4

While the paint business is on a strong footing, the management is looking to accelerate its journey into the home improvement space by leveraging the existing distribution network

Delhivery IPO: Valuation tempers excitement

BUSINESS

Delhivery IPO: Valuation tempers excitement

Dehlivery has a solid market position in the parcel delivery market and a strong record in identifying and solving the operating problems in a highly fragmented and unorganised market

Havells India Q4: Lloyd shines, but cost increases rein in profits

BUSINESS

Havells India Q4: Lloyd shines, but cost increases rein in profits

Backed by a positive revival in demand across product segments, the revenues for Q4 FY22 jumped more than 30 percent year on year (YoY). The top line got a boost from the Lloyd business, which grew the fastest among all segments.

UltraTech – Bumpy road ahead

BUSINESS

UltraTech – Bumpy road ahead

UltraTech is pinning its hopes on the demand scenario because of the government’s focus on infrastructure and housing, although the near-term outlook for the industry appears a bit subdued

Ambuja Cements: Subdued quarter, but all eyes on Holcim’s stake sale

BUSINESS

Ambuja Cements: Subdued quarter, but all eyes on Holcim’s stake sale

The stock of Ambuja has surged 20 percent in the last one month in anticipation of the stake sale

The plunging Japanese Yen – precursor to a bigger economic crisis?

BUSINESS

The plunging Japanese Yen – precursor to a bigger economic crisis?

Investors should be prepared for extreme volatility, if the central banks are unable to engineer a so-called "soft landing" for the global economy

ACC: Trouble spots pop up on earnings canvas

BUSINESS

ACC: Trouble spots pop up on earnings canvas

In the absence of any major cement price hikes, persistent raw material inflation and supply-chain constraints will drag the company's margins over the next 2-3 quarters

GM Breweries: Rising costs overshadow Q4 results

BUSINESS

GM Breweries: Rising costs overshadow Q4 results

The stock should be kept on the radar for accumulation on dips as profitability looks well poised to benefit from the cyclical improvement in margins

Sterling Wilson Renewable Energy: Favourable long-term prospects beat short-term headwinds

BUSINESS

Sterling Wilson Renewable Energy: Favourable long-term prospects beat short-term headwinds

Execution risks will remain, but we believe that further deterioration is unlikely for SWREL, given the industry tailwinds and the strength of the new promoter group

Will the oil shock trigger a 2008-style global recession?

BUSINESS

Will the oil shock trigger a 2008-style global recession?

Rather than equities, investors should look to increase their allocations towards safe haven physical assets such as gold and silver, which have historically outperformed equities during periods of uncertainties as well as elevated inflation.

Sterling & Wilson Renewable Energy: Is a case for solid growth building?

BUSINESS

Sterling & Wilson Renewable Energy: Is a case for solid growth building?

The stock has corrected more than 35 percent from its 52-week high in October 2021 and is trading at a deep discount to Reliance’s acquisition price of Rs 375 per share

Associated Alcohols: Loaded with long-term potential

BUSINESS

Associated Alcohols: Loaded with long-term potential

AABL’s margins in recent quarters have been eroded by the higher prices of raw materials

Dixon Technologies: Growth holds up, margin feels the heat

BUSINESS

Dixon Technologies: Growth holds up, margin feels the heat

The Dixon stock price still appears running ahead of fundamentals and investors should ideally wait for better price points

Transport Corporation of India: Sailing with the wind

BUSINESS

Transport Corporation of India: Sailing with the wind

The Seaways vertical has delivered exceptional profits in Q2 and Q3 for TCI, led by additional cargo shipments to Myanmar

Crompton Consumer spreads its wings, with buyout of Butterfly Gandhimathi

BUSINESS

Crompton Consumer spreads its wings, with buyout of Butterfly Gandhimathi

In FY21, Butterfly clocked a revenue growth of 27 percent despite the pandemic disruptions

Blue Star, Voltas or Amber Enterprises: Which is the best buy?

BUSINESS

Blue Star, Voltas or Amber Enterprises: Which is the best buy?

Voltas and Bluestar continue to trade at elevated valuations, which seem to price in the positives. Investors can look to accumulate Amber on correction

Is Ambuja Cements a buy or sell after recent earnings?

BUSINESS

Is Ambuja Cements a buy or sell after recent earnings?

Elevated energy costs continue to pose a threat to Ambuja’s near-term margin profile

Berger Paints: With recovery gaining ground, should you buy it?

BUSINESS

Berger Paints: With recovery gaining ground, should you buy it?

Investors should wait for further correction in Berger Paints as this will provide a better risk/reward profile

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