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India’s state-owned iron ore miner is digging itself into a profitability hole. Higher output can’t compensate for soaring costs and weak pricing power. NMDC is learning a that in commodities, volume isn’t everything. India’s largest iron ore producer posted impressive production numbers in the December quarter—14.7 million tonnes, up 44%Continue Reading

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India’s second-largest paint maker is chasing market share at the expense of profitability, why that may not paint a good hue on the stock Berger Paints India is discovering that winning the volume war doesn’t necessarily translate into shareholder value. The country’s second-largest decorative paints company delivered 8.5% volume growthContinue Reading

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India’s hotel operator is mastering the art of rate increases while learning the hard way that filling new inventory takes time. . For Chalet Hotels, the average room rates surged 16% year-on-year in the December quarter while revenue per available room climbed 12%, according to Philip Capital. But occupancy slippedContinue Reading

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Morgan Stanley’s harsh downgrade signals a structural shift threatening the state aerospace champion’s monopoly India’s state-owned aerospace champion may be losing altitude. Hindustan Aeronautics stock tumbled 6% on February 4 as investors digested a reality: the company that once monopolized India’s military aviation is being systematically sidelined by private competitors.Continue Reading

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India’s consumer lending giant is front-loading provisions in a bet that pessimism today beats nasty surprises tomorrow. Investors aren’t convinced—yet. Bajaj Finance delivered a textbook example of financial prudence. Net profit fell 6% year-on-year to Rs 40.7 billion in the December quarter as provisions surged 77%, driven by what PhilipContinue Reading

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India’s largest private port operator is shifting gears from mere cargo handler to end-to-end supply chain powerhouse—and investors are taking notice Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone is no longer content being just a gateway for India’s trade. The company reported consolidated revenue growth of 22% year-on-year in the DecemberContinue Reading

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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 evolvedContinue Reading

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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 businessContinue Reading

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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 strugglingContinue Reading