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Grover Jewells IPO: NSE Emerge: Will It Deliver in the Future?

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Delhi manufacturer’s doubling profit margins increased substantially lately Grover Jewells operates in India’s highly traditional gold jewellery sector focusing primarily on wholesale manufacturing. The company produces jewellery across multiple karat variants—22K, 20K, and 18K—offering plain gold pieces, studded designs, and semi-finished products. What began as a chain-manufacturing specialist has evolved into a broader jewellery producer … Read more

Brandman Retail, NSE Emerge SME IPO; Is It Good Enough?

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The sneaker distributor’s margin explosion from 0.9% to 20%, so does it pass the muster?  Brandman Retail’s maiden public offering lands in the market. The footwear distributor wants Rs 86.09 crore at a price band of Rs 167-176 per share, valuing the 19-store operation at Rs 325 crore. The business model is straightforward enough. Brandman … Read more

This Steel Giant May Be Stuck in Neutral

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Rising costs and tepid demand cloud near-term prospects for SAIL, even as long-term bets hinge on execution Steel Authority of India Ltd is caught in a perfect storm of margin pressure and execution uncertainty. Two recent broker reports paint a picture of a company treading water—delivering volume growth but struggling to convert it into meaningful … Read more

India’s Trump Card: A Trade Deal That Rewrites the Narrative

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After months of battering by foreign outflows and tariff threats, Indian markets finally catch a break. Whether this lifeline from an unlikely ally can reverse the tide remains the billion-dollar question. The handshake heard around emerging markets came Monday night when Donald Trump announced a sweeping trade agreement with India that slashes tariffs from a … Read more

DOMS Industries: When Pencils and Diapers Add Up to Premium Valuations

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Stationery maker’s diverse bets deliver growth, but 60x earnings multiple leaves little room for slip-ups DOMS Industries Ltd. isn’t reinventing the wheel—it’s just making better pencils, pens, and now premium bags. The third-quarter performance exemplifies the company’s steady-as-she-goes approach: consolidated revenue climbed 18% year-over-year to Rs5.92 billion, EBITDA grew 18%, and profit after tax expanded … Read more

Hyundai’s Quarter Reveals Growing Pains Behind Growth Ambitions

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New plant costs and commodity pressures squeeze margins even as export machine roars to life Hyundai Motor India Ltd.’s third-quarter earnings tell two stories at once. Revenue climbed a respectable 8% year-over-year to Rs179.7 billion, powered by robust export demand and fresh product launches. Yet profitability stumbled, with EBITDA of Rs20.2 billion missing analyst expectations … Read more

India’s Defence Budget Hits Record Rs 7.84 Lakh cr; The Homegrown Arms Race Begins

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Capital expenditure to surge as New Delhi bets on domestic manufacturers to build military might amid rising geopolitical tensions New Delhi is writing the biggest check in Indian defense history—and this time, the money is staying home. The Union Budget for FY2026-27 has earmarked Rs 7.84 lakh crore for defense, a 15% year-on-year increase. But … Read more

Inside Neste India’s Rising Ad Spends – And What It Means

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Food major’s ad spending surge delivers record volumes albeit with a little margin squeeze  Nestle India is spending money on advertising. The maker of Maggi noodles and KitKat chocolates just posted its strongest volume growth in five years, but it came at a price: margins compressed as the company pumped 42% more money into advertising … Read more

The Balance Factor: Why Flexi-cap Funds Are Gaining Investor Favour

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Flexi-cap funds topped equity segments with net inflows of approximately ₹10,020 crorei. Are investors considering them the primary engine for long-term wealth creation? The equity mutual fund story in India in December was of frenzied activity as it is always. But it seems one category shown out quite well with the highest inflows: flexi cap … Read more

SBI Cards Walks a Tightrope: Growth Slows But Profits Shine

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Credit card company posts strong earnings, but analysts split on whether the good times can last amid 19% stock correction SBI Cards and Payment Services delivered a sparkling 45% jump in profit for the October-December quarter, but the celebrations may be premature. India’s second-largest credit card issuer is grappling with slowing loan growth and shrinking … Read more