Broad Strokes, July 2, 2024

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02 Jul, 2024

Angel One stock declines on SEBI’s market charge revision

Stock Decline and Rating Adjustment: Angel One’s stock dropped by 8 percent on the BSE after SEBI revised market charge mechanisms. HDFC Securities maintained an add rating but reduced the target price from Rs 3500 to Rs 2750 per share.

Regulatory Impact: SEBI’s change eliminates turnover-linked slab fees, affecting brokers like Angel One who depend on ancillary transaction income for profits. This directive aims to standardize transaction charges across market participants.

Industry-Wide Effect: Other brokerages, such as Motilal Oswal Financial and ICICI Securities, also saw stock declines, indicating market concerns about the impact of SEBI’s new regulation on the brokerage industry’s revenue models.

Allied Blenders & Distillers IPO successful debut

Successful IPO Debut: Allied Blenders & Distillers made a strong IPO debut, with shares listing at a 15% premium and the IPO being oversubscribed 23.55 times, driven by demand from qualified institutional and non-institutional investors.

Short-term Trading and Analyst Advice: Despite a decent initial rise, the stock traded within a narrow range post-debut. Analysts recommend booking short-term profits due to the aggressive valuations.

Volatile Financial Performance and Industry Challenges: The company raised Rs 1,500 crore but faces challenges like volatile financial performance, low-profit margins, and high debt levels in a competitive and regulated industry, leading to caution for long-term investments.

Adani-Hindenburg controversy involving Kotak Mahindra

Controversy and Allegations: The Adani-Hindenburg controversy has intensified with Hindenburg Research accusing Kotak Mahindra Bank of facilitating an offshore fund structure for an investor to profit from the decline in Adani shares following Hindenburg’s critical report.

Bank’s Clarification and Market Impact: Kotak Mahindra International clarified that Hindenburg has never been a client or investor of the firm. Despite this, the controversy has negatively affected the bank’s shares, which fell by over 2% during the session.

Regulatory and Market Dynamics: The ongoing dispute underscores the challenges of regulatory oversight and the complexities of financial market dynamics, with both sides maintaining their positions amidst escalating tensions.

Bonus Issue Announcement: CDSL announced its first-ever bonus issue of shares at a 1:1 ratio for shareholders, resulting in a 2.10% decline in its stock price to Rs 2386.85 on the NSE. The company will issue 10,45,00,000 equity shares as bonus shares, totaling Rs 104.5 crore from its free reserves.

Capital Hike and Timeline: The board also approved an increase in the authorized share capital to Rs 300 crore. The bonus shares are expected to be issued by September 1, 2024.

Celebration and Financial Performance: This announcement coincides with CDSL’s 25-year silver jubilee celebration, featuring a special dividend and a significant increase in its consolidated net profit in Q4FY24.

Banking Sector Profit Taking

Profit-taking in Banking Sector: The banking sector saw profit-taking as the Sensex and Nifty closed with minor losses due to selling pressure in banks and auto stocks. The S&P BSE Sensex ended at 79,441.45, down 35 points, while the Nifty settled at 24,123.85, 18.10 points lower. The Nifty Bank gauge declined by 0.77%.

Top Gainers and Losers: Top gainers included Larsen & Toubro (L&T), Wipro, Infosys, Tata Consumer, and HDFC Bank. Top losers were Shriram Finance, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Bharti Airtel, Tata Motors, and IndusInd Bank.

Market Sentiment and Sector Performance: The broader market saw gains in Nifty IT, Nifty Media, and Nifty Realty, while Nifty PSU Banks and Nifty Metal ended in losses. Despite the profit booking, market sentiment remains positive, with experts suggesting buying on dips as the overall uptrend remains intact.

Large private banks show potential for significant upside

Upside Potential in Large Private Banks: Large private banks are showing potential for significant upside, with strong buy recommendations and over 25% upside potential. The recent uptrend in large caps has helped close the valuation gap between mid and large stocks, indicating a possibility of mean reversion in the long term.

Axis Securities’ Top Picks: Axis Securities has identified quality largecap stocks with up to 22% upside potential over the next 12 months. They have set bullish targets for Nifty, anticipating reduced volatility and a successful soft landing in the US market.

Highlighted Stocks for Growth: Stocks such as Coal India, Nestle India, State Bank of India, Varun Beverages, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, TVS Motor Company, Cholamandalam Investment & Finance Company, and HCL Technologies are noted for their growth prospects and strategic initiatives. Investors are advised to consider these opportunities in the current market scenario.

New companies make strong stock market debut

Remarkable Stock Market Debut: Divine Power Energy Ltd (DPEL) listed on the NSE Emerge platform at a premium of 288% over the issue price of Rs 40, reflecting substantial investor demand.

Investor Demand and IPO Subscription: The IPO was highly oversubscribed, with QIBs subscribing 153.09 times, NIIs 529.73 times, and RIIs 567.59 times, totaling 368.66 times overall. The company plans to use the proceeds for working capital and general corporate purposes.

Strong Market Presence and Growth Potential: DPEL, a manufacturer of copper and aluminum wires insulated with various materials, has a strong presence in North India. Despite an initial dip in stock price post-listing, the strong debut indicates investor confidence in its offerings and growth potential within the industry.

Solar Industries market cap crosses 1 lakh crore

Remarkable Stock Price Surge: Solar Industries India Ltd. has experienced a 200% increase in its stock price over the past year, reaching a market capitalization of over Rs 1 trillion. Shares rallied 11% on the BSE, hitting a new high of Rs 11,186.20, driven by a positive business outlook.

Market and Financial Performance: The company has recovered 42% from its previous month’s low and has crossed the Rs 1 trillion market cap mark. Solar Industries specializes in manufacturing industrial explosives and defense solutions, with financial reports indicating significant growth in the industrial explosives market.

Strategic Expansion and Innovation: The company’s strategic expansion into new international markets is expected to enhance performance. The surge in stock price is also attributed to the development of new explosive formulations by its subsidiary, Economic Explosives, boosting market confidence in Solar Industries’ future prospects.