Bajaj Finserv unveiled its new long-range strategy for FY25-29 and identified new megatrends across business lines. Newer businesses are currently at a nascent stage but provides a huge opportunity in medium to long term. These are likely to breakeven in the next 3-5 years.
Triveni Engineering & Industries (TEIL) has approved a composite scheme of arrangement among Triveni Engineering & Industries (TEIL), Sir Shadi Lal Enterprises (SSEL) and Triveni Power Transmission business (PTB). Under the scheme, for every 137 equity shares of SSEL of a face value of Rs. 10 each will receive 100 equity shares of face value of Rs. 1 each of TEIL.
Bajaj Finance announced its long-range strategies (LRS-3, FY2025 to FY2029) after seeing exponential growth in LRS-1 (2008-2016) and LRS-2 (2017 to 2024). it is expected to remain a dominant NBFC expanding its share in the total credit to 3.2-3.5% by FY2029 from 2.1% in H1FY2025.
Hero MotoCorp Limited (HMCL) is strategically broadening its premium product portfolio by introducing new models and variants within its established brands. This move is aimed at enhancing brand recognition and establishing powerful brands in the premium segment.
Godrej Consumer Products (GCPL) pointed to a weak Q3FY2025 in its pre-quarter business update affected by flat sales volumes and a margin dip in the India business. Domestic sales volumes growth would be flat (vs. average 7% volume growth in last six quarters) owing to lower soap sales and HI sales volumes (that contribute ~67% to India business).
The DAC has greenlit five proposals critical to enhancing India’s defence preparedness - 1) AoN for 31 new water jet Fast Attack Crafts (FAC), 120 Fast Interceptor Crafts (FIC) and 6 ALH (M) MR likely to boost maritime surveillance capabilities. 2) Overhaul for tanks and BMPs to enhance life of armored fleet of Indian Army.
Earnings growth would improve as AUM growth improves in the coming years as the most internal IT/systems and processes have been streamlined in FY2024. Focus is now on accelerating growth with enhanced centralised due diligence.
Infosys led the revenue growth in constant currency (CC) for Tier-1 IT service companies in Q2FY25 driven by broad based participation across verticals, and a 2.3% y-o-y growth in CC in its key Financial services vertical.
We retain a Buy on Supreme Industries Limited (SIL) with an unchanged PT of Rs. 5,700. The recent correction due to falling PVC prices provides a good buying opportunity