Beyond Market Magazine - April, 2024

In this issue

A strong defence sector is often seen as a hallmark of a
flourishing nation, and India is rapidly developing its
capabilities. The government’s push for self-reliance and a
robust export industry in defence products is yielding positive
results. This issue’s cover story dives into the factors driving
this growth, the potential challenges, initiatives undertaken to
achieve the set goals, and most importantly how ‘Make In
India’ products are shaping the sector’s future prospects.

Sharpen your investment edge by decoding the latest insights
on Indian markets. The articles in this issue equip you to
decipher the current landscape of private equity investments
in India, the challenges facing the banking sector, and
identifying long-term investment opportunities in small- and
mid-cap companies, following recent regulatory actions to
address inflated valuations.
This issue also discusses the rise of the electronics
manufacturing services (EMS) industry in India, why
understanding a company's financial health and
management is essential before investing, how the innovative
ice cream sector in India is capturing hearts and market
share, and also how the hotel industry is roaring back with
renewed momentum and surging demand.

In the Beyond Basics section, we’ve discussed how health
insurance is an extremely important requirement for
everyone, regardless of age. If an individual policy isn’t an
option, a family policy can also be considered.

For a deeper understanding of technical strategies and
mutual fund schemes, be sure to check out the Beyond
Numbers section, which provides a technical outlook and the
historical performance of various mutual fund schemeS.

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS, BUT CHALLENGES AWAIT

INDIA'S BOOMING PE MARKET ATTRACTS INVESTMENTS IN CONSUMER AND INFRASTRUCTURE, BUT CHALLENGES LOOM. CAN FIRMS PRIORITIZE VALUE CREATION TO NAVIGATE THE RISKS?

5 mins

MAGNIFIED PRESSURE

While the asset quality of banks is anticipated to remain largely stable, challenges persist in the form of mobilizing deposits and peaking profitability

4 mins

PLAYING THE LONG GAME

Small and mid-cap surge in India raises regulatory concerns, but long-term investors with risk strategies may benefit from these volatile stocks given positive economic and interest rate forecasts

5 mins

TARGET IN SIGHT

Government policies and private sector involvement have propelled India's defence exports to new heights, putting the seemingly ambitious $5 billion target firmly within reach

6 mins

SOARING AMBITIONS

Bolstered by cost advantages and government support, India's Electronics Manufacturing Services industry sets its sights on a $100 billion slice of the global market by 2026

5 mins

DIG DEEPER

Investors chasing high-growth should prioritize near-term EPS explosion to justify high PE ratios, but also verify long-term business health and management before taking the plunge

6 mins

SCOOPING UP SUCCESS

Investments are hot, but innovation and competition are the next scoops to conquer for ice cream companies

5 mins

BACK IN BUSINESS

Buoyed by post-pandemic travel trends and rising disposable incomes, India's hotel industry is expected to maintain its growth momentum, going forward

5 mins

Young Or Old? Find Your Ideal Health Plan

Age doesn't define you: find your ideal health coverage at any stage! Choose individual or family plans that fit your needs

4 mins

IMPORTANT JARGON

The phase-wise voting in India for general elections began on 19th April.

4 mins

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‘Beyond Market’, a financial magazine that provides readers with insightful articles and in-depth news stories. It offers useful tips on investing apart from capturing current trends in the market and latest developments in the economy.

Beyond Market is a financial magazine published by Nirmal Bang, one of the most trusted retail broking houses in India.