From 14th February to 20 February 2025, ML Large-cap Index and ML Mega-cap Index rose 1% each. ML Mid-cap Index rose 1%. The Sensex, the NIFTY and ML Small-cap Index ended flat. ML Micro-cap Index fell 2%.
The Grader captures the three factors that determine investments: valuation, returns and price strength. Our grader captures these three parameters. In this system, A is a higher rank than B and so on. Since, in valuation lower is better, we have ranked them accordingly. So in valuation too A is better than B.
In January 2025, Axis Bank and HDFC Bank were the most preferred stocks of Indian mutual funds. The net purchases of Axis Bank were Rs5,766 crore. ITC and Jio Financial Services were the most sold stocks. The net sales of ITC were Rs1,575 crore and net sales of Jio Financial Services were Rs1,509 crore.
Transformer manufacturing industry in India is witnessing strong growth, driven by rising demand for transformers across various voltage classes. With India’s focus on renewable energy, companies in this sector are experiencing a surge in inquiries and orders for transformers used in solar and green hydrogen projects.
Privi Speciality (Privi) is the biggest manufacturer of aroma and fragrance in India, as well as one of the largest globally. With a range of over 70 aroma chemicals, the company creates fragrances that are utilised in various everyday items such as soaps, detergents, shampoos, hand washes and high-quality perfumes.
The iron & steel pipes industry has been enjoying strong growth from domestic and export demand. Pipes are used for transportation of fuel, drinking water, wastewater, irrigation and industrial applications, such as chemicals and pharmaceuticals.
Welcome to the sixth instalment of our Wealth Creators (WC) series, where we continue our deep dive into the stocks that have consistently generated long-term wealth. In the earlier parts, we established a strong foundation for understanding wealth creation in equity markets.
US president Donald Trump has announced 25% tariff on all steel and aluminium imports into the United States, effective 12th March. This move ends previous exemptions for allies, such as Canada and the European Union (EU), and expands US trade barriers significantly.
Indian equity markets extended their downward trend for the eighth consecutive session on Friday, 14 February 2024, marking their longest losing streak in two years.
The best three and the worst three mutual fund schemes over the past three years ranked by their quarterly rolling returns. Premium members get access to a more refined list of top schemes by logging into Moneylife Advisory.
From 7th February to 13 February 2025, the Sensex and the NIFTY fell 2% each. ML Mega-cap Index fell 3%. ML Micro-cap Index fell 6%. ML Small-cap Index, ML Large-cap Index and ML Mid-cap Index fell 7% each.
Blue Jet Healthcare Limited (Blue Jet), incorporated in 1968, is into three specific chemicals areas—contrast media intermediates, high intensity sweeteners and pharma intermediates (PI) & active pharmaceutical ingredients (API). The company has four manufacturing units based in Maharashtra with a total capacity of 1,021KL (kilo litres). In FY23-24, its revenue-mix was: contrast media – 67.70%, high intensity sweeteners – 18.10% and PI & API – 13.40%.
NCC is one of the largest construction players in India. It undertakes civil construction in transportation, water & irrigation, buildings and power transmission & distribution (T&D) projects.
Quality Power Electrical Equipments Ltd (Quality) is an Indian company serving global clients in critical energy transition equipment and power technologies. It provides high-voltage electrical equipment and solutions for electrical grid connectivity and energy transition.
Waaree Energies (Waaree) manufactures solar photovoltaic (PV) modules with an operating capacity of around 12GW (gigawatt), one of the largest in India. It also provides engineering-procurement-construction (EPC) services for solar power plants in India and overseas, and trades in other solar-related products such as solar water heaters and solar water pumps.
In recent quarters, Indian textiles industry has faced challenges due to inflation, increasing interest rates and geopolitical instability that has affected export demand and caused retailers to accumulate excess inventory.
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) manufactures equipment and systems for defence sector and infrastructure and has a limited presence in the civilian market. It has a strong order-book which provides revenue and earnings visibility.
Hexaware is a global digital and technology services company with artificial intelligence (AI) at its core, according to its claims. It claims to leverage technology to deliver solutions that assist its customers in their digital transformation journey and subsequent operations.
Ajax Engineering Ltd (Ajax) is a concrete equipment manufacturer offering concrete equipment, services, and solutions. As of 30 September 2024, it has developed over 141 concrete equipment variants catering to the concrete application value chain.
Medplus Health Services (Medplus ) reported its Q3FY24-25 results on 31 January 2025. We have covered its business in detail here. Net sales grew 8% year-on-year (y-o-y) but declined by 1% quarter-on-quarter (q-o-q). The company grew its operating profit 44% y-o-y and 6% q-o-q, due to expansion in its operating profit margin (OPM).
