India’s largest construction company, Larsen & Toubro, said its buildings & factories unit won three big construction orders. The company did not disclose the time period over which these order were won, but it is likely to be over the last two months. Two of the orders were for constructing apartment complexes, while the remaining […]
The central government has witnessed growth in revenue receipts during the first five months (April-August) of financial year 2023-24, as per data released by the Controller General of Accounts. Total receipts of the government in April-August 2023 stood at Rs 10.3 trillion, a 21.3% increase over the same period last year. This accounts for 38.8% […]
The growth in US generic sales of leading Indian pharmaceutical companies moderated in the three months ended August 2023. Total sales of generic drugs in the US declined 0.5% compared to the three months ended July and 1.9% compared to the three months ended May. Moreover, the annualized number of Abbreviated New Drug Applications (ANDA) […]
India’s current account deficit (CAD) rose sharply to $9.2 billion in the first quarter (April-June) of this year from $1.3 billion in the preceding, January-March, quarter. However, on a year-on-year basis, there was some good news, as it represented a fall from the $17.9 billion seen in the same quarter last year, according to data […]
India’s fertilizer industry is bracing for a potential squeeze on profitability in the coming months due to a combination of rising input costs and reductions in government subsidies based on declining international prices. According to industry analysts, prices of key inputs like ammonia, phosphoric acid, potassium and sulfur have rebounded strongly over the past two […]
As big groups like Adani, Ambani, Tata and L&T make moves on the hydrogen fuel sector, an analysis of the relative strengths of hydrogen fuel cell technology and battery technology suggests that the HFC technology is likely to turn out to be the long term winner. The analysis suggests that battery-based technology will definitely dominate […]
The affordable housing finance market in India continues to see healthy demand but faces intense competition, according to a new report by Incred Capital. The report highlights that while demand for affordable housing loans is expected to remain strong in Q2FY24, heightened competition between banks, small finance banks (SFBs) and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) has […]
Mumbai-based footwear retailer Metro Brands Ltd plans to pursue a multi-channel, multi-brand strategy for growth in coming quarters, the company told analysts from Nuvama Institutional Equities. Metro Brands operates over 600 stores across India for its flagship Metro branded outlets and other brands like Mochi, Walkway, Da Vinci and J Fontini. The company listed on […]
After months of sluggish growth, India’s logistics industry finally saw some brighter signs in August with key indicators pointing to an uptick in activity. According to a report by Nuvama Institutional Equities, generation of e-way bills, an important gauge of domestic trade, rose 19% year-on-year in August to cross its previous all-time high. Breaking it […]
The Indian stock markets are flying high, with the benchmark Nifty 50 index having nearly doubled from its March 2020 lows. The Sensex has also hit multiple record highs this year. However, this incredible rally has pushed valuations to record levels, raising concerns if the market is overheated. Stretched Valuations Across Indian Stocks and Indices […]
The Indian pharmaceutical market is expected to show a recovery in the second half of the financial year, according to analysts tracking this sector. Pharma sales grew by 10.1% in the 12 months ending August 2023 compared to the same period last year. This growth was driven by a combination of price increases, new product […]
Maruti is gearing up to enter the space in 2025. The company is developing its first EV model at its Gujarat plant, with plans to launch six EV models by 2031 that would comprise 15-20% of total sales
Favorable seasonal and production factors that are expected to boost sugar prices in coming days, said JM Financial Institutional Securities in a report titled “Turning Sweeter”. The primary reasons for the bullish outlook on sugar prices has to do with international prices and India’s own buffer stock situation. The upcoming festival season in India, which […]
The wait for an electric motorcycle from Royal Enfield may be about to come to a close soon, but the company is considering venturing out of its traditional segment. The iconic motorcycle maker is working on an all-new electric vehicle platform and could look beyond its traditional mid-sized segment when it launches its first electric […]
Cement companies across India have announced significant price hikes for September 2023 following a decline seen in cement prices in August compared to July levels, said IIFL Securities after talking to dealers. According to the broker, cement manufacturers have indicated price increases of around Rs 35 per bag in the Eastern markets. Other regions like […]
India’s two-decade long efforts to offer itself as an alternative to China in electronics manufacturing is finally finding success, thanks to a variety of global and local developments
The car dealership chain said it also expects sales Mercedes Benz to accelerate, and that it has started operations for MG Motor in Madhya Pradesh
Kotak Institutional Equities has reiterated its sell rating on diversified metals & mining company Vedanta Ltd, citing significant leverage concerns for the parent Vedanta Resources Ltd (VRL). In a note on Tuesday, Kotak trimmed the fair value estimate for Vedanta to Rs 200 per share from Rs 215 earlier. The stock is trading at around […]
Kotak Institutional Equities has laid out a cautiously optimistic view on emerging market (EM) equities in its latest strategy report, arguing that select countries could benefit from favorable demographics and improving economic fundamentals. However, EMs will need to manage risks from democracy and disruption to realize their long-term potential. India will hold a pivotal position […]
India’s manufacturing and services sector activity continued to expand at a robust pace in August 2022, as per the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data. The manufacturing PMI rose to 58.6 in August from 57.7 in July, while the services PMI moderated slightly to 60.1 from 62.3 in the previous month. Nevertheless, the strong PMI […]
