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Among many industries which have seen a strong transformation in the last nine years due to policy initiatives has been the sugar industry. This is despite the fact that sugar is a state subject where central policies can only play a limited role. If one looks at the balance sheet of a large number of them, they are far better placed than they were six years ago and to some extent in the last two years even the institutional investors have started to take exposure in this sector which they have...

It has been more than three years that some of the biggest wealth creators in the private sector banking space have not been able to deliver much to their shareholders. Each one of them had its own set of issues to deal with. One where a big merger was getting planned and executed, others have seen a change at the helm and had to go through a process of shareholding adjustment to meet the regulatory requirements. Is this phase of going through adjustments over and will they get their mojo back.

Actor Randeep Hoodas wedding to model Lin Laishram in a traditional Manipuri Meitei ceremony captured public attention. Social media buzzed with admiration for its uniqueness, sparking interest in Meitei customs. However, the overwhelming positivity revealed a lack of awareness about Indias diverse rituals. The surge of appreciation mirrored historical Orientalism, showcasing how many Indians remain unfamiliar with the countrys rich tapestry of traditions. This calls for a revival of regional cu...

While the whole market has been in a bull run, there are some companies, which have been facing some headwinds due to micro and macro issues. But because they are large companies with experience and history of dealing with headwinds, these companies stay down for a long period. Which is the reason why the analyst scores have seen an improvement and have moved from negative to neutral territory or from neutral to positive one. ET screener powered by Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus applies dif...

One change for making higher provision for unsecured loans and we see all the NBFC stocks tumbling. The short term reaction of the street is a mix of two things. First the technical position in the markets, whether the stock or sector has seen a recent runup or not and secondly emotional one without understanding the working of a sector or a company. Sometimes these short term reactions are opportunities as the macro picture of the sector is far better and stronger as compared to what is being p...

Just yesterday, there was a new report which said that a new age edtech company has been in the headlines recently for all the wrong reasons and saw its valuation being written down to US dollar 3 billion from a high of US $ 50 two year ago had actually raised US $ 5 billion since the time it has been raising funds. How relevant is this to an auto industry? It is, because it shows that getting valued at one level is very different from real cash in the company and even more than free cash with t...

The “risk on trade” which started with the US Fed indicating a pause in the interest rate cycle will face its first test with state elections. Keep an eye on liquidity and the market breadth in the next few sessions as that will determine what happens to mid-cap stocks in the medium term. ET screener powered by Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus lists down quality stocks with high upside potential over the next 12 months, having an average recommendation rating of “buy” ...

It might surprise many of you, ask your driver, your help at home, or the small chai shop owner how much interest he pays when he or she takes an unsecured loan taken in the private loan market. He or she might be paying four to five times more than the interest rate which any regular bank charges on an unsecured loan. That is what led to the birth of microfinance companies, now many of them are small finance banks. They are providing lending at the lowest end of the pyramid. Their interest rate...

After a phase of correction the small cap stocks segment has been able once again inch upward. Lower oil prices, softer inflation numbers and of course the fact that money chases short term performance may be the reason. However, small caps are always the riskiest place to take espouse when it comes to equity. But it is also a space where if one is able to find the right stock at the right time, gains are much higher. ET screener powered by Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus applies different a...

As the market opens for trading after a holiday, the first hour of trading would go into adjusting with what happened in global markets. The short term movement aside, one needs to take into account that in the next few days movement of the broader market indices like Nifty and Sensex and also the market breadth would be determined by the outcome of the state elections.ET screener powered by Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus lists down quality stocks with high upside potential over the next 12...