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
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
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
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
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
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 third quarter. The more interesting question is why—and whether it will last. Management pointed to something concrete: India’s transporters are making better money. … Read more
Cigarette margins hit multi-quarter lows; analysts warn of volume collapse, illicit trade surge, and earnings decline through FY27 ITC reported a quarter that met expectations, but both Centrum and Nirmal Bang are focused on a bigger problem—tax increases starting February 1 that could fundamentally alter the cigarette business generating over 80% of operating profit. Decent … Read more