Aim to Cut Risks in Your Portfolio

Remember, your capacity to take risks emanates mainly from your time horizon. That's why, it is crucial to have a clearly defined time horizon as well as an asset allocation in line with that.

Funds For The Future

Retirement planning is a crucial aspect of ensuring a financially secure future. In India, where the population is witnessing a significant demographic shift, individuals must adopt strategic approaches to build a retirement corpus. The money you earn today may not be worth that much after a few years. The long-term inflation rate in India has varied over time. From historical data, the average inflation rate in India over the past few decades has been around 6-7 per cent. Simply put, in 10 years’ time you will require approximately Rs 17 lakhs to have the same purchasing power as Rs 10 lakhs has today. So, it is imperative that investors plan their retirement corpus accordingly and start putting together a retirement plan which is inflation-proof.

SUPREME INDUSTRIES PROFIT OUT OF PLASTIC

Supreme Industries, founded in 1942, is one of India's leading manufacturers of plastic products today. Given its dedication to sustainable production and the implementation of a variety of efforts to lessen environmental impact, the company's products have been favourably positioned in India and other countries

GUJARAT PIPAVAV PORT SMOOTH SAILING ALL THE WAY

The Indian ports and shipping industry plays a vital role in sustaining growth in the country’s trade and commerce domain. India is the sixteenth-largest maritime country in the world with a coastline of 7,516.6 km. The country has 12 major ports and 200+ notified minor and intermediate ports. The National Perspective Plan for Sagarmala aims to develop six new mega ports. India’s key ports had a capacity of 1,598 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) in FY22. From April-October 2022, the key ports in India handled 446.50 million tonnes (MT) of cargo traffic.

MARATHON NEXTGEN REALTY LTD. STRUCTURING GOOD PROFITABILITY

The real estate sector comprises four sub-sectors, namely, housing, retail, hospitality and commercial. The growth of this sector is well complemented by the growth in the corporate environment and the demand for office space as well as urban and semi-urban accommodation. The real estate sector in India is expected to reach USD 1 trillion in market size by 2030, up from USD 200 billion in 2021, and contribute 13 per cent to the country’s GDP by 2025.

Economic Indicators To Dictate Global Equity Markets

Although the economic outlook is sending mixed signals regarding the near-term path, there are still reasons for investors to maintain optimism about the markets, even amidst a slowdown in growth.

Cautious Trading Approach Emerges in Commodity Market

Following the surge of optimism last week due to the prospects of a rate hike pause by the US Federal Reserve, the global commodity market adopted a slightly cautious approach amid mixed data and earnings results from the US.

Jio Financials: Does the Demerger from Reliance Create Value?

Assessing the demerger of Jio Financials from Reliance, Chetan Shah notes its intricacy, with possible gains and risks in tow. As the value for shareholders remains uncertain, this strategic move is anticipated to exert a substantial influence on the Indian financial services landscape.

Will The New ESM Framework Plug The Gaps?

In a bid to address the challenges posed by high volatility in the realm of 'micro-small' companies, SEBI introduced the Enhanced Surveillance Measure (ESM) framework, which is has now revised. The new framework is set to fortify market integrity and promote a more agile and transparent trading environment for the securities falling under this framework. Bhavya Rathod highlights how it will work and also the challenges it will pose for investors

Optimism Sways The Market Mood

All sectoral indices, with the exception of BSE Power, managed to report gains over the last fortnight, reflecting optimism on the sectoral front as well

Crude Oil & Gas: Oil Is Well!

Despite several challenges, the crude oil and gas industry has recorded a swift turnaround in the wake of the waning of the pandemic. Mandar Wagh explains how, being one of the country's eight core sectors, the government's focus and initiatives, as well as developments such as ethanol blend and use of alternative fuels, will determine the direction of the industry.

Q1FY24 Hits & Misses

After hitting a record high in the last quarter of FY23, compared with their poor showing in the previous two quarters of the financial year, the first quarter of FY24 has started on expected lines. India Inc.'s earnings for the quarter ended June 2023 are yet to cross the halfway mark and have largely remained as per market expectations with no major surprises

Companies With Consistent Growth in Generating Free Cash Flow

Although financial ratios and other factors are often considered to reflect the current earning potential while investing, can they also predict future prospects? This is where free cash flow of a company assumes importance. Mandar Wagh explains the concept of free cash flow, the benefits it delivers to the company, and why it is critical for investors to consider. Also, check out the leading companies that are consistently growing their free cash flow

Are Exchange Traded Funds The Right Investment For You?

Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) have emerged as a popular investment option in India, providing investors with a convenient and cost-effective way to gain exposure to a diversified portfolio of securities. These funds have achieved significant traction due to their unique characteristics and potential benefits. Vardan Pandhare explores the world of ETFs as an investment avenue

Rate cuts are a possibility from the next calendar year

I believe that in India inflation may remain within 4-6 per cent which is the comfort level of the central bank.If the investment objective is over a short term, one-year products like low-duration and money market may be considered.

Have an Optimal Asset Allocation for Each of Your Goals

Sector and thematic funds fund should be avoided until you are confident about your ability to pick the right sector and have clarity on when to enter and exit

Expense Ratio & MF Returns

With the Securities and Exchange Board of India expected to soon release a consultation paper on total expense ratio (TER), it is time to understand how this impacts the investor's cost of investment as well as the income of the asset management companies

From Underdogs To Superstars: Small-Cap Investing Defies Expectations

Intelligent investing involves buying more than what you are paying for. Imagine the returns netted by investors who decades ago bought and held on to today's giants such as Reliance Industries, TCS, Infosys, L & T and the likes?

Global Equities Weather Recession Concerns, Find Stability in H1 2023

The first half of 2023 witnessed a series of noteworthy events in global equity markets. It encompassed a remarkable upswing in tech stocks, driven by the influence of artificial intelligence (AI). Additionally, there was substantial decline in the commodity market, and a profound banking crash, arguably the most severe since the Lehman Brothers crisis

Volatility Prevails as Markets Gauge Critical Indicators

Oil prices oscillated due to the looming supply concerns and fears of interest rate hikes. However, despite this volatility, the prices managed to register both, weekly and monthly gains, supported by a significant drawdown in US inventories and an unexpectedly positive US GDP report.

Titagarh Rail Systems receives LOA worth ₹875 crore

Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd received a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from the prestigious Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) Limited, on the auspicious date of June 27, 2023.

Samvardhana Motherson enters into a partnership with Honda Motor

Samvardhana Motherson International Limited (SAMIL) is a globally diversified manufacturing specialist and leading automotive supplier for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

Gensol Engineering receives substantial orders worth ₹277 crore

During the first quarter of the fiscal year 2023-24, which ended on June 30, 2023, Gensol Engineering Limited received substantial orders from reputable clients.

HPL Electric & Power bags huge orders worth ₹900 crore

The company informed the exchange about the successful acquisition of smart meter orders worth ₹903 crore.

Zydus acquires 6.5 per cent stake in Mylab for ₹106 crore

Zydus Lifesciences stated that it will purchase a 6.5 per cent equity holding in Mylab Discovery Solutions Limited for ₹106 crore.

Decoding Growth Expectations in Investments

By employing this expectation investing approach, investors can gain insights into the growth expectations priced into the stock and assess whether they align with their investments. However, before employing expectation investing, investors should exercise caution and consider the assumptions and uncertainties when determining growth expectations. The article explains the process to be followed and highlights the pitfalls

Driving Growth: The Significance of India's Automotive Sector

The automotive industry in India plays a vital role in the country's economy, serving as a major pillar of growth. With strong backward and forward linkages, it contributes significantly to the overall development.

Tax Column

Interview: Jayesh Dadia, Chartered Accountant

We are attempting to differentiate ourselves from the competition

We are very bullish on Sainik Laminates with the new catalogue having been launched, and by the year-end, we should have larger size capacities coming into play.

Preserving Value: Exploring MRF's Choice to Avoid Stock Split

This report by Bhavya Rathod elucidates how stock price, in isolation, may not convey the true value of the company. The price of one share, among other factors, is also a function of the outstanding shares of the company. When shares' outstanding are low, and if the demand for that stock is high, the lower supply translates into a higher price for that share. When the price of a share keeps rising, it may reach a level that may become unaffordable to a lot of investors. Therefore, some companies opt for a 'stock split' so as to make the shares affordable and reach out to more retail investors