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From scooter frames to satellite parts: Belrise’s quiet push into the global aerospace supply chainSubscriber Only
May 30, 2026 06:30 IST
A 2W-metal company is quietly buying its way into aerospace and satellite supply chains. It saw its FY26 profit after tax jump 41%, reduced its net debt to near zero, and watched its stock double. At ~40x, is the aerospace bet already in the price?
Specialty chemicals, peptides, and pricing recovery: The Alkyl Amines opportunitySubscriber Only
May 27, 2026 11:45 IST
Alkyl Amines Chemicals manufactures critical reagents used in peptide synthesis and pharmaceutical chemistry. With global leadership in several amine molecules and exposure to the GLP-1 ecosystem, the company is emerging as a key beneficiary of India’s pharmaceutical manufacturing scale-up. The question now is whether execution can keep pace with the scale of the opportunity.
Manorama Industries: Can growth sustain the valuation?Subscriber Only
May 21, 2026 06:30 IST
Manorama Industries’ FY26 revenue grew 76%, ROE touched 40%, and EBITDA margin expanded to 27%. The stock now trades at 34x earnings. But after two years of negative operating cash flow before a sharp rebound in FY26, the key question is whether margins, capacity expansion, pricing power, and cash conversion can continue to hold together.
Acutaas Chemicals: The specialty chemicals story the market is re-rating fastSubscriber Only
May 18, 2026 06:30 IST
Acutaas Chemicals was once viewed primarily as a pharmaceutical intermediates manufacturer. Today, the company is building a broader specialty chemicals platform spanning CDMO, battery electrolyte additives, semiconductor chemicals, and fine chemistry. As multiple growth engines begin scaling simultaneously, the key question is whether execution can justify the sharp valuation re-rating already underway.
45% EPS CAGR, 29% ROE: What’s driving Solar Industries’ growth?Subscriber Only
May 16, 2026 10:03 IST
A Rs 21,200 crore order book, the commercial rollout of Pinaka rockets, and rapidly scaling international defence orders are transforming Solar Industries from an industrial explosives maker into one of India’s fastest-growing defence manufacturers. Investors are now watching whether this momentum can sustain the company’s next phase of compounding.
Rs 2,170 crore in gross bookings, Rs 24 crore EBITDA: So why is Yatra stock still down?Subscriber Only
May 7, 2026 06:30 IST
Yatra Online Ltd continues to grow bookings, revenue, and profitability, yet the stock has corrected sharply from its highs. With corporate travel, higher-margin segments, and platform expansion now driving strategy, the market is no longer asking whether Yatra can grow, but whether it can deliver consistent, predictable earnings over time.
After a 4x rally and 92.5% EBITDA surge, what lies ahead for MTAR Technologies?Subscriber Only
May 2, 2026 06:35 IST
For years, MTAR Technologies operated under the radar, building components across nuclear, clean energy, and defence. Now, as global demand converges across these sectors, its order book is surging and capacity is stretched. With deep technical moats and multiple growth engines firing at once, the question now is: are the valuations stretched?
CP PLUS hits 39% market share, but can it hold on?Subscriber Only
April 29, 2026 06:30 IST
In Q3 FY26, CP Plus's revenue grew 37% year-on-year, while adjusted PAT surged 139% and EBITDA margins expanded from 8.3% in FY25 to 12.7%. In a weak broader market, such momentum raises two questions: what is driving this transformation, and do current valuations still hold up?
ITC stock at 3-year low: 3 reasons the cigarette giant is under pressureSubscriber Only
April 28, 2026 06:30 IST
ITC Limited shares have underperformed both cigarette peers and the broader FMCG pack, as the excise duty hike intensifies concerns over a potential shift toward illicit trade. Long-term investors should closely monitor FY27 earnings, when the full impact of the tax changes is likely to become evident.
Campus Activewear: Rs 588 crore quarter, strong margins — Is the opportunity still open?Subscriber Only
April 23, 2026 06:30 IST
In the last quarter, Campus Activewear reported revenue of Rs 588 crore, EBITDA of Rs 115.8 crore, and PAT of Rs 63.7 crore. The bigger question, however, is whether this marks the beginning of a sustained shift toward a more premium, higher-margin business, or simply a strong phase in a cyclical consumer category.
Natco Pharma: A high-margin business or a volatility trap at 10x earnings?Subscriber Only
April 22, 2026 06:30 IST
Despite 30%+ margins and exposure to the GLP-1 opportunity, Natco Pharma continues to trade at a modest valuation. Is the 10x P/E a structural constraint or a mispriced opportunity?
53 million tonnes output, 33% margins, 10x earnings: NMDC’s volume-price paradoxSubscriber Only
April 15, 2026 06:30 IST
NMDC just delivered its best year ever, crossing 50 million tonnes of iron ore production. But falling prices, rising costs, and Rs 10,000+ crore stuck in receivables are keeping profits, and the stock, under pressure.
From losses to 27% EBITDA: Decoding GE Vernova’s transformation storySubscriber Only
April 10, 2026 06:30 IST
A company that was loss-making in FY22 now trades at 85x earnings. The question for investors is whether GE Vernova’s margin expansion and order pipeline justify the premium, or if expectations have run ahead of reality.
From lab project to market leader: Can Ather Energy justify a 9x revenue multiple?Subscriber Only
April 4, 2026 06:30 IST
A decade after it began as a robotics lab experiment at IIT Madras, Ather Energy has emerged as one of India’s leading electric two-wheeler makers, with an 18% market share. Revenues are rising, margins are expanding, and losses are narrowing. But with the stock trading at a 9x P/S and competition intensifying, the key question is whether this momentum reflects a durable structural shift or a favourable cycle.
HDFC Bank slides on chairman’s exit. Is the sell-off overdone?Subscriber Only
April 1, 2026 07:49 IST
HDFC Bank is facing a convergence of global and domestic shocks that has unsettled investor sentiment. As the bank pivots from growth to stability amid leadership uncertainty, a key question emerges: is the market overreacting?
NTPC’s Rs 7 lakh crore bet: Coal, clean energy and compounding returnsSubscriber Only
March 31, 2026 14:21 IST
Even as global sentiment turns against coal, NTPC is doubling down on thermal capacity while expanding into renewables, nuclear, and storage, and relying on a regulated framework that ensures stable returns. The question now is whether NTPC can accelerate earnings growth beyond its steady compounding base.
Strong balance sheet, weak stock: What’s holding Finolex Cables back?Subscriber Only
March 26, 2026 07:34 IST
Finolex Cables is delivering robust growth and sits on one of the strongest balance sheets in the sector. Yet, the stock has remained flat for years. Trading at a steep discount to peers, the company faces structural margin pressure in its core business, an underperforming fibre segment, and a promoter dispute. The key question is whether these are temporary headwinds or deeper structural constraints.
Navin Fluorine’s Rs 1,400 crore bet: From refrigerants to oncology and AI coolingSubscriber Only
March 21, 2026 07:22 IST
Rs 1,400 crore in capex. Five simultaneous bets. One core strength in fluorine chemistry. The transformation is underway, but can Navin Fluorine deliver?
The billion-dollar hangover: Can the Tata-backed Tejas Networks outgrow its BSNL anchor?Subscriber Only
March 14, 2026 06:50 IST
India’s first global telecom OEM crossed the billion-dollar revenue mark in FY25, but FY26 has brought a sharp slowdown. With Rs 2,363 crore in inventory and a delayed BSNL order, can Tejas Networks pivot to international private telcos?
Why Styrenix’s stock has fallen 45% despite strong fundamentalsSubscriber Only
March 11, 2026 06:30 IST
India’s ABS leader posts 29.5% ROE, remains debt-free, but Thailand acquisition bleeds Rs 28 crore a quarter amid Rs 350 crore expansion and rising FY28 competition
Netweb Technologies rallied 600% since IPO: Is this multibagger AI stock a buy now?Subscriber Only
March 7, 2026 06:46 IST
The recent AI Impact Summit created new opportunities for Indian companies to build global AI data centres. Data-centre and AI stocks saw strong gains, with Netweb Technologies among the notable beneficiaries. The company manufactures AI systems and high-performance computing solutions. But can it sustain its growth as AI investments accelerate?
From 0 to Rs 1 lakh crore in 8 years: so why is Bajaj Housing Finance’s stock at a record low?Subscriber Only
March 6, 2026 06:57 IST
0.27% GNPA, 23% growth, and a AAA rating, yet Bajaj Housing Finance’s stock is down 35% from its highs. With ROE dragged to 12.3% by excess IPO capital, can Sambhav and leverage normalisation drive a turnaround?
Bandhan Bank’s Rs 6,872 crore gamble: Clean up now, profit laterSubscriber Only
February 28, 2026 06:30 IST
Bandhan Bank sold Rs 6,872 crore of bad loans, cutting GNPA to 3.3%. Profit is weak at Rs 206 crore and ROE at 3.2%. Turnaround hinges on credit costs halving to 1.6-1.7% by FY27 exit.
From Rs 47 crore PAT to Rs 252 crore in 3 quarters: Is CreditAccess Grameen’s worst behind it?Subscriber Only
February 24, 2026 06:30 IST
In Q4 FY25, CreditAccess Grameen’s PAT collapsed to Rs 47 crore as overleveraging, regulation, and floods hit collections. Three quarters later, profits rebounded to Rs 252 crore, and ROA climbed to 3.5%. The question now is simple: is the worst truly over?
Is 2026 the next growth phase for India’s hotel stocks?Subscriber Only
February 20, 2026 15:29 IST
After a phase of rapid growth between 2021 and 2024, the rally in hotel stocks stalled despite high occupancy, strong earnings, and bullish analyst sentiment. Certain external factors weighed on performance, but analysts remain optimistic, citing robust demand and healthy growth in average room rates.
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