*TOWER TALK*
*OCTOBER 19, 2019*
Indusind Bank’s Q2 PAT surged 52% YoY to Rs.1401 crore as deposits grew and net interest margins improved. Accumulate.
The acquisition of Germany-based Delvis will help Minda Industries gain market share in the lighting segment. Its CAGR of ~17% is also expected to rise. Buy.
Whirlpool of India is confident of a double-digit growth this year. Its prospects appear bright. Accumulate.
Unilever expects India to be its largest market in the next few years. Buy Hindustan Unilever for the long term.
Bajaj Auto has re-launched the two-wheeler super brand, Bajaj Chetak, in the EV segment. A positive for the company.
Wipro has delivered good results year after year. Although some analysts are sceptical about its future, it remains a good investment bet for long-term investors.
Mindtree, which was recently acquired by L&T, reported a fall in Q2 profits due to a rise in salary expenses. Since its top-line is growing, profitability too will follow. Stay invested.
Vodafone Idea has demerged its Fibre infra business in order to monetise its assets. A positive for the company.
ONGC Videsh has made a new oil discovery in USA. A positive for ONGC. Accumulate for the long term.
Federal Bank posted excellent results for Q2 with 57% higher PAT. A good opportunity to accumulate at low rates.
A big spurt in the volumes of Aurobindo Pharma indicates that some good news may be in the offing. Accumulate.
Indian Overseas Bank plans to e-auction over 500 properties worth more than Rs.800 crore on Magicbricks. This money is likely to be ploughed back into the bank’s core business. Its prospects appear bright. Accumulate.
Thomas Cook (India) is available around its 5-year low. The management claims that the company is financially stable and the fall in its share price is a matter of pure speculation. Accumulate.
Contrary to speculations, NMDC is likely to gain from the mining lease expiry. This Navratna company, which also pays good dividends, is a safe investment bet.
HDFC plans to raise up to Rs.500 crore via NCDs with an oversubscription option of Rs.5500 crore. An evergreen investment bet.
FMGC major, Britannia Industries, has some mouth-watering products in the pipeline. Analysts expect a 20% rise in its share price within 6 months.
Cadila Healthcare is set to launch new products. The stock is on the rise again. Accumulate.
Indiabulls Housing Finance has put to rest many controversies and its share price is likely to rebound soon. Accumulate.
PG Electroplast, which has a diversified business model, is likely to notch an EPS of Rs.10+ for FY20. An attractive buy considering its 52-week high of Rs.132.
Going by its expansion initiatives, Pokarna is likely to notch a consolidated EPS of Rs.36 for FY20. The stock is likely to cross Rs.200. Accumulate.
Going by its current performance, Sukhjit Starch & Chemicals is likely to notch an EPS of Rs.35 for FY20. A conservative P/E of Rs.7.5x will take its share price to Rs.262. Accumulate.
Based on its Q1FY20 earnings, Refex Industries is likely to notch an EPS of Rs.25-27 for FY20. The share is available cheap.
Mid-sized IT company, Saksoft, is likely to notch an EPS of Rs.45+ for FY20. The stock has the potential to touch Rs.450