12 December 2023

Growth of Healthy Snack Brands in India: Analysis for a Layman Source: ET Bureau article published Feb 12, 2024 on the growth of healthy snack brands like The Whole Truth, Open Secret, Yoga Bar in India. Analysis for a Layman Multiple premium packaged healthy snack brands are seeing massive 125-300% revenue growth as Indian consumers […]

Introduction: The news article reports that Polycab India has overtaken Havells India as the most valuable wires and cables company in India by market capitalization. Polycab’s share price has surged 120% in 2023, boosting its market cap to nearly Rs. 85,000 crore compared to Havells’ Rs. 84,200 crore. Analysis for a Layman: Polycab and Havells

Introduction: Ola Electric, the EV two-wheeler manufacturer founded by Bhavish Aggarwal, aims to file IPO papers with Indian regulators shortly. As per reports, Ola Electric seeks to raise around $700 million at a valuation of over $7 billion. We analyze what this development means for the electric vehicle industry, auto component stocks, startups, and retail

Introduction: Mankind Pharma, one of India’s leading pharmaceutical companies, has seen its share price fall after a major share sale involving private equity funds cutting their stakes. This has implications for investors in the company, related firms, and impacted industries. Analysis for a Layman: Mankind Pharma is a major Indian pharmaceutical company that makes popular

Introduction: Torrent Pharmaceuticals, one of India’s leading pharma companies, recently underwent a pre-approval inspection (PAI) by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) at its oral oncology manufacturing facility in Gujarat. The inspection resulted in five procedural observations as highlighted in Form 483 issued by USFDA regarding manufacturing processes. Analysis for Layman: USFDA conducts rigorous

Introduction: Adani Ports, part of the Adani Group conglomerate, has announced plans to issue non-convertible debentures (NCDs) worth Rs 5,000 crore and non-cumulative redeemable preference shares worth Rs 250 crore to raise financing for capital expenditures, refinancing, and general corporate purposes. This move will have wide-ranging implications across Indian financial markets and industry. Analysis for

Introduction Noida-based electronics manufacturer Sahasra Electronics has unveiled plans to invest ₹350 crore to establish semiconductor packaging capabilities in India over the next three years. The move bolsters the country’s ambitions to build deeper semiconductors know-how locally. Analysis for Layman Semiconductor chips power electronics products and appliances widely today from phones to cars. Packaging plays

Introduction Dixon Technologies announced its unit Padget Electronics has won a contract from global tech giant Lenovo to manufacture notebooks and laptops in India. The deal is set to be finalized under the government’s production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for IT hardware manufacturing expansion. Analysis for Layman Dixon is a leading Indian electronics manufacturer making consumer

Introduction Tata Power’s EV charging unit signed an agreement with state refiner Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) to set up more than 500 electric vehicle charging stations across major highways and cities over the coming years. Analysis for Layman Tata Power is one of India’s largest private power utilities that is also a leading player in

Introduction Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) and Walt Disney Co. are finalizing a deal to combine their India media properties, positioning Reliance to gain majority control of the merged entity. The proposed joint venture would bring together streaming, broadcast and other entertainment assets. Analysis for Layman RIL is the oil-to-telecom conglomerate run by billionaire Mukesh Ambani.