Are Pharma & IT Funds Back In The Green?

While the period following the pandemic turned challenging for the pharmaceutical and information technology sectors, events in recent times have shaped out to be tailwinds for both these sectors and the mutual funds that invest in such sectoral themes. The following article highlights the reasons why these sectors may be back in favour among investors while also taking note of the red flags that need to be taken into account

An Industry 'Engineered' For Growth

The engineering industry in India serves as a vital driver of economic development and industrial growth, contributing significantly to the GDP and exports. Mandar Wagh elaborates on how India's competitive advantages, the government's commitment to infrastructure and manufacturing sector, and heightened capital spending will synergistically foster industry growth

Equity: Bubble or Bull Market

The Indian equity market has seen a remarkable surge in performance, particularly within the broader equity indices. Over the past six months, these indices have surged by over 30 per cent, significantly outpacing Nifty 50, which registered an increase of only 11.7 per cent during the same period. Investors are therefore rightly concerned about whether this is just a mere bubble that may soon be pricked. The report takes into consideration historical data to arrive at the truth

Decoding Sectoral Vs Thematic Mutual Funds

A high-risk high-reward investment product may not be on the watch list of several investors, particularly the new entrants. But an aggressive approach, considering India's prospering economy and stable outlook, can translate into a huge wealth creation plan. Vardan Pandhare explores the investment opportunities of sectoral and thematic mutual funds in your portfolio

What Makes Mid-Cap Funds A Better Choice?

Given the historical tendency for mid-cap funds to outperform large-cap funds in the long run, it's plausible that mid-cap funds can continue their performance from this point onwards. This makes investing in mid-cap funds a good choice. The article highlights how mid-cap funds have performed and the associated risks

Is The Pharmaceutical Industry Shaping Up To Be The New IT?

Given the shared traits between the pharmaceutical and IT industries, it's worth pondering whether the pharmaceutical industry is on its way to becoming the new IT. Mandar Wagh delves into the dynamics of the US drug shortage, India's competitive edge and the technological revolution within the industry, all of which are setting the stage for unparalleled growth

"Uno minda has been at the forefront of the electrification trend"

Interview: Sunil Bohra

"Our growth was driven by a strategic combination of organic and inorganic expansion"

Interview: Dharmendra Tuteja

Is Investing In SME Stocks Worth The Risk?

Bhavya Rathod reveals that while the SME markets might not be suitable for the faint of heart, they undoubtedly offer a thrilling landscape for investors who are willing to embrace risk, exercise due diligence, and leverage their understanding to uncover hidden gems amidst the turbulence

IRIS Clothings Reveals Ambitious Expansion Plan

Iris Clothings Limited, a readymade garment company engaged in designing, manufacturing, branding and selling garments for kids wear, announced its expansion strategy through exclusive brand outlets (EBOs).

MRPL All Set To Expand Its Retail Outreach

Interview: Shri Sanjay Varma

Challenges Pose Opportunities For Expansion

\"The growth in premiums was primarily driven by the Motor line of business, which experienced a remarkable 21.8 per cent increase. This is particularly encouraging as this segment had previously shown limited growth.\"

IGL believes in the growth story of India

In Q1FY24, the company recorded a 7 per cent increase in net revenue at ₹3,406.98 crore compared to Q1FY23. The net profit for Q1FY24 also rose by 4 per cent to ₹438.5 crore from the year-ago period. What factors contributed to this performance?

BAJAJ HINDUSTHAN SUGAR LTD. BOTH SWEET AND SOUR

The growth of sugar and ethanol producer Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar Limited has been amazing with a significant expansion phase from 2003 to 2007 that led to the creation of eight new plants, elevating the total cane crushing capacity to 96,000 tonnes per day. However, there are certain challenging dynamics that need to be overcome

Power Of Diversity: Crafting A Resilient Mutual Fund Portfolio

Diversification, the art of spreading your investments across different asset classes, industries, and geographic regions, has emerged as a crucial strategy for investors seeking sustainable growth in their wealth. In this special story, Vardan Pandhare uncovers the intricacies of diversifying a mutual fund portfolio

TAKE A 'PROFESSIONAL' APPROACH TO INVESTING

Mutual funds offer a wide variety of equity funds ranging from diversified to specialty funds, thus enabling investors with different risk profiles to choose the right ones and achieve their investment objectives.

"India's growth story has already begun"

An Interview with Kailash Kulkarni Chief Executive Officer HSBC Asset Management (India)

Why Multi-Asset Approach Matters

When it comes to investing for the long term, the most popular and talked about asset class is equities. As a result, without understanding the inherent nature of equities, investors tend to go headlong and invest all their monies into equities.

Step-Up SIP: A Pathway To Wealth

While it is true that harnessing the potential of systematic investment plans helps reach your goals faster, there is a need to understand whether step-up SIP works better than standard or static SIP. The article highlights the finer differences between the two strategies

GLAND PHARMA LTD. - MAINTAINING A HEALTHY EDGE

With its particular acclaim for sterile injectables, oncology and ophthalmic products, the company has begun to reinforce its position on the international stage by venturing into markets like Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Israel and CIS regions. This will surely reap rich dividends.

GI Engineering Solutions Expands Horizons: Enters Film Production Business with 'Haseena Maan Jayegi 2'

GI Engineering Solutions Limited has ventured into the business of film production, distribution and allied services, in addition to the existing businesses. Many renowned and established names are joining GI Engineering Solutions Limited as board members including Mohaan Nadaar and Ketki Pandit. Ms Smita Thackeray will also join as the chairperson of the Advisory Board of the company to mentor our team with her wide experience.

Investing Is All About Looking Into The Future

In this ever-evolving landscape, the ability to predict and adapt becomes a catalyst for success. Mandar Wagh explains how a forward-looking mindset informed by comprehensive analysis and a diverse approach is the key to unleashing the potential of future investments

Should You Book Partial Profit Now?

The market tableau is replete with telltale signs, marked by numerous micro-cap and small-cap stocks that exhibit an exorbitance that seemingly outpaces their foundational underpinnings. Given this scenario, Bhavya Rathod discusses the merits and demerits of booking partial profit

GG Engineering Bags Fresh Orders for Infrastructural Steel

G G Engineering Limited, a leading player in infrastructural and structural steel and engineering products industry, has announced that the company has bagged fresh orders for infrastructural steel valued at about? 320 million which will be completed within the second quarter of the current financial year. G G Engineering is targeting a 20 per cent-plus growth in revenue from the infrastructural steel business during the current FY as compared to the preceding year. It has achieved ₹995 million in revenues from infrastructural steel during FY 2022-23 and has already executed orders of ₹332 million during 2023-24. The fresh orders will take it up to ₹652 million by September 30, 2023.

Going Downhill Once Again

Amidst heavy selling by Fils and a surge in retail inflation, the indices continued their decline with the sectors that previously attracted the highest foreign investments experiencing the most significant declines

The Art & Science Of Investing In Penny Stocks

Most investors ignore penny stocks on the assumption that they are not worth any attention simply because they trade in single and double digits. They are also exposed to high volatility and the chances of small businesses collapsing like a house of cards are high. However, there are also instances of investors growing their wealth on the basis of penny stocks. The article goes deep into the realm of such stocks to give a clearer picture

How To Manage Your Retirement Corpus Efficiently

As we voyage through life, there comes a point when we bid farewell to our careers and embrace the golden years of retirement. However, this transition requires careful planning and proper management of our retirement corpus to ensure a secure and fulfilling future. In this special story, Vardan Pandhare delves into the essential strategies and considerations for effectively managing your retirement corpus

Random Decisions Can Derail Systematic Investing

If you have too many funds in your portfolio, you must realise that mutual funds themselves are a diversified investment vehicle and hence having too many similar funds doesn't help in any which way

The Many Benefits of Multi-Asset Funds

Good investment experience while achieving various financial goals is what investors should look for. There are multiple assets available for investments, each with its own distinct quality, valuation dynamics, risk parameters and performance cycle.

Timing Exit From Underperforming Fund

More often than not, when a fund in your investment portfolio begins to show signs of wilting or fading away from the limelight of growth, you may want to sell it. But what are the factors on which such a decision should be made? Could it be that it's just a slow phase in the fund's life with the possibility of a strong bounce-back? Or is the management to blame? The article lists the various reasons that you should consider before signing off from a poorly performing fund