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Stockshastra #47 – Indian Pharmaceutical Sector – Shifting from a defensive to a growth sector
Defensive sectors are those that are known to fall less than the market as well as show less appreciation This is because earnings of companies from these sectors are relatively stable and predictable both in good times as well as bad. But,…
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Company Shastra – Hindalco Industries Ltd.
Hindalco Industries Ltd., a Aditya Birla group company, is the largest aluminum producer in India and one of the world’s largest aluminium rolling companies. It also produces copper and its copper smelting capacity is also the largest in Asia. The company has…
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Stock Shastra #46: Indian IT Sector: Driving the India Growth story
In the last two decades, the global face of India has undergone a significant transition. The Indian economy has witnessed an impressive growth during this period.
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Market Capitalization in Stocks: Why It Matters for Investors
A company’s Market Capitalization is an indicator of the scale of its business. Most investors are often in a dilemma to choose amongst large-cap, mid-cap and small-cap companies. A few ‘adventurous investors’ love to invest in small-caps to get more bang for…
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Market Capitalization in India and how you can use it to invest in Stocks.
Learn what market capitalization means, difference between large-cap, mid-cap & small-cap stocks, and how risk appetite decides your ideal investment choice.
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Muthoot Finance Ltd. IPO: Is it a golden opportunity for investment??
India’s largest gold loan lender Muthoot Finance, a part of the diversified Muthoot Group, is all set to tap the capital market. It plans to raise up to Rs 900 Cr. from an initial public offer (IPO). The company would be issuing…
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Stock Shastra #45: Consumer Durables Sector – Continuing its upward stride
You’re getting bored – You turn on your Videocon television. The summer heat is irritating you – your Blue Star AC rescues you.
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Company Shashtra- Balkrishna Industries Ltd.
Balkrishna Industries is the only Indian company, engaged in the manufacturing of OTR (off-the-road) tyres, a niche tyre segment. It has also performed robustly in its financials over the last ten years. But, recently increasing rubber prices have dampened its profitability levels.…
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Stock Shastra #44 : Indian Automobile Sector – Growing at top-speed
One of the most favourite and highly tracked sector in any economy is the Auto sector given its importance to the economy. According to a recent report published by KPMG, the Auto sector has been a key driver of the Indian economy,…
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How to Analyse an Industry Before Investing in Stocks – 5 ‘Must-Knows’
Most investors spend a disproportionate amount of time analysing individual companies while overlooking the broader context in which these companies operate.
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5 ‘Must-Knows’ to analyze an industry/sector
Learn the 5 must-know steps to analyze any industry for stock investment success. Master industry composition, Porter’s 5 forces, growth drivers, and more for smart, long-term investments.
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Company Shastra: Manappuram General Finance & Leasing Ltd. (MAGFIL)
MAGFIL, a Kerala based NBFC, derives its maximum revenue from loans against Gold. It has a strong presence in South India with 76% of its branches situated in this region. This region currently accounts for 40% of India’s gold demand and 85-90%…
