The key equity indices posted significant gains this week, driven by the Reserve Bank of India's surprise 50 basis points rate cut and a shift in its monetary policy stance from accommodative to neutral. The easing inflation outlook and strong Q4 FY25 GDP growth of 7.4% boosted investor confidence, signaling a stable and supportive economic environment. Broader markets outperformed, reflecting renewed optimism around domestic demand and lower borrowing costs. Despite global headwinds and geopolitical concerns, sentiment remained upbeat as macroeconomic indicators pointed toward a healthy growth-inflation balance. In US, the US ISM Manufacturing PMI edged down to 48.5 in May...
The company's strategic focus on monetizing non-core assets, with an estimated value of Rs, 1,000 crores, over the next year reflects its proactive approach to optimizing its asset base and strengthen- O/s Shares (Mn) ing its balance sheet. As part of the monetization plan, the company has already realized Rs. 460 Market Cap (INR bn) crores from these assets, with the remaining expected by July 2025. The company's decision should help reduce its debt and provide capital expenditure for the next set of expansions. We believe the Face Value (INR) allocation of these cash proceeds would be a key monitorable in the future. Ramco Cements has...
