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

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... Read more »

This Steel Giant May Be Stuck in Neutral

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... Read more »

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

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... Read more »

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

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... Read more »

Hyundai’s Quarter Reveals Growing Pains Behind Growth Ambitions

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... Read more »

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

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,... Read more »

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

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... Read more »

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

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... Read more »

SBI Cards Walks a Tightrope: Growth Slows But Profits Shine

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... Read more »

Tata Motors Gains Market Share as Trucker Economics Improve—But There’s a Catch

Tata Motors banks on improving freight rates and transporter economics to fuel replacement demand, even as raw material costs chip away at margins Tata Motors sold a lot more trucks in the... Read more »