With a six-decade legacy of delivering complex infrastructure projects, Afcons’ IPO presents a compelling opportunity for investors seeking exposure to India’s burgeoning infrastructure sector. But let’s examine the company’s strengths and challenges to assess its potential. Afcons plans to use the IPO proceeds to enhance its financial position. It will allocate ₹600 crore to repaying … Read more
Mumbai: Investors pumping in money into stocks of small- and mid-sized companies or smids have seen their wealth erode by a staggering ₹26 trillion since 20 September, when the market capitalisation of the relevant indices hit record highs. Comparatively, provisional data from the BSE shows that the top 10 companies by market capitalisation have cumulatively … Read more
While the passenger vehicle market is currently facing headwinds, is Hyundai’s IPO a strategic gamble? With the beginning of the festivities, could the timing signal the beginning of a new growth chapter for the company, capitalizing on increased consumer sentiment and potential market rebound? As HMI prepares to gauge investor sentiment, a comprehensive SWOT analysis … Read more
As investors or potential investors in the equity market, you may have heard the term ‘bonus issue’ of shares. A bonus issue occurs when a company listed on a stock exchange decides to offer free additional shares to the existing shareholders. A company’s board of directors discusses and finalises the number of shares to be … Read more
Asian stocks resumed gains after an early bout of selling, in a sign that investors are still assessing the market’s outlook after the recent wild swings in global assets. Japanese shares pared losses at the open, led by a rebound in financial firms. South Korea’s benchmark also rose, after a report that a version of … Read more
Interarch Building Products Limited, a Noida-based steel construction solution provider, and metal component manufacturer Gala Precision Engineering Limited on Monday received the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) approval to raise funds through initial public offerings (IPOs). Interarch plans to offload 44,47,630 or 44 lakh equity shares through an offer for sale (OFS). The … Read more
Morgan Stanley’s latest report on chemical stocks reflects cautious sentiment, foreseeing ongoing challenges for the sector in the near term. It believes that the chemicals sector is still not out of the woods and advises remaining on the sidelines until an earnings upgrade cycle occurs. The brokerage also expressed a preference for commodity chemicals amidst … Read more
Shares of Finolex Industries surged 9.6 percent in intra-day deals on Tuesday to their record high of ₹297.55 apiece after the firm announced its March quarter (Q4FY24) results. The firm posted about a 2 percent year-on-year (YoY) rise in its standalone profit after tax to ₹161.43 crore in Q4FY24 on the back of higher revenues … Read more
Four of Nifty’s five top gainers were banks, fetching 70% of the Nifty’s 223.45-point gain to 22,643.40. They also were the top five stocks on the Sensex, which rose 1.28% to 74671.28. Analysts expect the bellwether indices to outperform their small- and mid-cap counterparts, as large private sector banks close the valuation gap. The 12-stock … Read more
Is it possible to get good returns from a market that is at an all-time high? I am often asked this question and my reply is always in the affirmative. There are money-making opportunities even when the Nifty is at 22,000 and the Sensex at 74,000. But, you have to be selective and very patient. … Read more