Broad Strokes, July 18, 2024
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- BroadStrokes , Budget
- 18 Jul, 2024
SEBI Introduces New Asset Class for Investors
- New Asset Class: SEBI introduces an asset class bridging mutual funds and PMS/AIFs with investments starting at Rs 10 lakh.
- Investment Options: Offers diverse options like equity, derivatives, and index funds with SIPs of Rs 50,000.
- Market Impact: Aims to attract affluent investors, enhance market opportunities, and provide regulatory oversight.
IT Sector Leads Sensex Surge
- Market Rally: IT stocks propel Sensex past 81,000 and Nifty above 24,800.
- Key Performers: TCS, Infosys, and LTIMindtree lead the surge with the IT index up over 2%.
- Broader Market: Midcap and smallcap indices lag, with increased market volatility.
LTIMindtree Stock Rises on Steady Q1 Earnings
- Stock Increase: LTIMindtree’s stock rises 3% after strong Q1 performance.
- Financials: Revenue up 5% YoY to Rs 9,142.6 crore; net profit grows 3.1% to Rs 1,135 crore.
- Analyst Upgrade: Analysts upgrade to ‘Buy’ with a target price of Rs 7,000 due to strong data engineering and ERP offerings.
Infosys Raises FY25 Revenue Growth Guidance
- Revenue Growth: Infosys reports 7.1% YoY net profit increase to Rs 6,368 crore.
- Guidance Raised: FY25 revenue growth guidance raised to 3-4%, with operating margin up to 21.1%.
- Market Strategy: Focus on generative AI and large deal wins drive robust growth and margin expansion.
Asian Paints Stock Falls After Disappointing Q1 Results
- Stock Decline: Asian Paints shares drop 4% following a 24% YoY profit fall and 2.3% revenue decline.
- Brokerage Stance: Major brokerages maintain neutral stance due to margin and revenue growth concerns.
- Future Outlook: New market players and evolving industry landscape make FY25 critical for monitoring.
KEC International Secures Rs 1,100 Crore Order
- Order Announcement: KEC International secures Rs 1,100 crore order for T&D projects, boosting stock by 6%.
- Financial Growth: Reports 110.3% increase in Q4FY24 net profit and 11.6% growth in net sales.
- Global Presence: Continues expanding presence with projects in over 30 countries, maintaining a robust order book.
Budget 2024 Stocks Rally, Midcap Stocks Strong Buy Recommendations
- Stock Impact: Budget 2024 boosts 11 key stocks like RVNL, Angel One, Dixon, ITC, and SBI.
- Market Rally: NDA re-election drives market rally, with expectations of reforms and economic growth.
- Sector Focus: Analysts recommend infra and consumption measures influencing stock picks.
Budget Focus on Growth, Consumption Boost, Employment
- Growth Emphasis: Experts highlight infrastructure and investment-led measures to sustain growth.
- Tax Reduction: Potential reduction in tax rates to boost compliance, growth, and consumption.
- Sector Opportunities: Hyper-growth in e-commerce, fintech, and DPI plays for outsized returns.
Defense Sector Stock Surge
- Stock Surge: Azad Engineering and Zen Technologies see significant stock price increases.
- Analyst Coverage: Positive analyst reports and strong order book growth drive stock gains.
- Earnings Growth: Companies poised for substantial earnings growth and market expansion.
Automobile Stocks Experience Minor Price Changes
- Eicher Motors: Slight decline with positive 3-month return.
- Hero MotoCorp: Minor decrease with an upward trending SMA5.
- Tata Motors & Bajaj Auto: Varying trading volumes and mixed short-term trends.
