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 December quarter, beating analyst expectations by … Read more
How a routine AI product launch sparked global software stock panic, dragging India’s Nifty IT Index down 6 percent in its worst session since April The AI Tool That Crashed India’s IT Sector: What Actually Happened How a routine AI product launch sparked global software stock panic, dragging India’s Nifty IT Index down 6 percent … Read more
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
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
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
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
While Nirmala Sitharaman talks about “Yuva Shakti” and transforming “aspiration into achievement,” her tax proposals tell a different story for India’s burgeoning investor class. The STT Shock The biggest blow lands on derivatives traders. STT on futures jumps 150% from 0.02% to 0.05%. Options traders get hit harder—premium tax rises to 0.15% from 0.1%, while … Read more
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
Strong volume growth keeps the FMCG major on track for FY26, but investors are betting that cheaper copra will do the heavy lifting next year. Marico’s December-quarter results underline why the stock continues to command a premium in the market. The maker of Parachute and Saffola reported a 27% year-on-year rise in consolidated revenue in … Read more
Strong volumes, rising margins and an improving EV supply chain makes the ride smooth TVS Motor’s latest quarterly numbers will please almost everyone: customers, dealers, and analysts. And investors too. That’s the lens through which to read the BOBCAPS assessment: an “overall healthy show” with “valuations at par,” leading it to “maintain HOLD,” even after … Read more