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Medico Remedies Ltd
Medico Remedies Ltd Stock Plunges 31% – Is It a Buying Opportunity or a Value Trap?

Business and Industry Overview: 

Medico Remedies Ltd (MRL) is a company that makes and sells medicines. It started in 1994 and mainly makes medicines for bacterial infections. The company also makes antibiotics, painkillers, diabetes medicines, heart medicines, antifungal and antimalarial drugs, anti-ulcer medicines, antacids, and vitamins. It also makes creams, gels, syrups, and other medicines for different health problems. The company has a factory in Palghar, where it produces 122.6 million tablets, 36 million capsules, and 0.12 metric tons of dry syrup every month. It uses good-quality ingredients from trusted suppliers to make safe and effective medicines. Harshit Mehta is the Managing Director of Medico Remedies Ltd. He studied pharmacy at the University of Mumbai and also studied family business management at S P Jain Institute in Mumbai. In the third quarter of 2024-2025, the company’s profit grew by 80.69% compared to the same time last year. 

On May 26, 2022, the company moved from a smaller stock market (BSE SME) to a bigger one (BSE and NSE). In 2021, it gave extra shares to investors in a 3:1 ratio and increased its share capital from ₹4.5 crore to ₹17 crore. In 2023, it split one ₹10 share into five ₹2 shares. In 2022, 93% of the company’s money came from selling its own medicines, 3% from selling other goods, and the rest from labor charges, DEPB license transfers, and other income. The company sells its medicines in many countries, including the Dominican Republic (26%), Honduras (20%), Nigeria (12%), the Philippines (8%), Iraq (6%), Mali (6%), Myanmar (6%), and Kenya (4%). 

India’s pharmaceutical industry was worth $42 billion in 2021 and may grow to $130 billion by 2030. India makes the most generic medicines in the world and supplies 60% of all vaccines. Many countries like the US, UK, Canada, and Europe buy medicines from India. In 2023, India’s domestic market was $41 billion, and exports made $25.3 billion. India has 670 US-approved medicine factories, the most outside the US. Major medicine hubs include Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Ahmedabad. The government helps medicine companies by giving money and tax benefits. In 2020, the PLI Scheme gave $2 billion to help Indian companies make better medicines. India is also making more of its own raw materials to depend less on China. Foreign companies can invest fully in new medicine businesses. India’s biotech industry is also growing fast. It made $1.8 billion in 2009-10 and is expected to grow more. With government support, new investments, and low-cost medicines, India’s pharma industry will keep growing. 

Medico Remedies Ltd is a mid-sized pharmaceutical company in India. It makes generic medicines for pain, allergies, diabetes, and more. The company has a WHO-GMP approved factory, which means it follows high-quality standards. It mainly sells in India but also exports some products. Its market value is smaller than big pharma companies, but it is known for quality and affordable medicines. 

Latest Stock News: 

Medico Remedies Ltd’s stock fell by 19.99% to ₹50.7. It was the biggest loser in the BSE ‘B’ group. More shares were traded than usual. In the last month, the stock dropped 31%, and in the past year, it fell 42%. Even after this drop, the stock’s P/E ratio is 47.5x, which is higher than most Indian companies with a P/E below 25x. The company’s earnings are growing, so some investors expect good performance in the future. But if that doesn’t happen, investors may worry about the stock price. 

Potentials: 

Medico Remedies Ltd wants to grow by making good-quality, affordable medicines. The company plans to make more types of medicines for different health problems. It may increase production to make more medicines. It also wants to sell in more countries, which can help it earn more money. The company follows strict quality rules, so more people may trust its products. But there is a lot of competition, and its stock price goes up and down. If it manages money well and grows carefully, it can become a stronger company in the future. 

Analyst Insights: 

  • Market capitalisation: ₹ 469 Cr. 
  • Current Price: ₹ 56.7 
  • 52-Week High/Low:₹ 90.0 / 34.8 
  • P/E Ratio: 53.0 
  • Dividend Yield:0.00 % 
  • Return on Capital Employed (ROCE): 21.3 % 
  • Return on Equity (ROE): 17.2 % 

Medico Remedies has grown its profits well, but its sales growth is slow. The stock price is high compared to earnings and book value, making it expensive. Even though the company makes profits, it does not pay dividends. Promoters have reduced their stake, which may be a concern. Customers are taking longer to pay, affecting cash flow. There are also signs that the company might be adjusting interest costs to look better. It may be better to wait before investing until the stock price drops or the company shows stronger growth. 

BPCL Ltd.
BPCL Share Price Falls for Fifth Day: Key Market Trends, Nifty & Energy Sector Impact

Business and Industry Overview: 

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) is a government-owned company that refines crude oil and sells petroleum products. It has three big refineries in Mumbai, Kochi, and Bina, with a total capacity of 35.3 million metric tons per year. BPCL holds about 14-15% of India’s refining capacity. The company plans to invest ₹10,000 crore in projects like refinery expansion, a petrochemical plant, gas distribution, and marketing. Most of its revenue comes from diesel (52%), petrol (23.4%), and LPG (11.3%). BPCL runs around 20,000 petrol pumps, 82 fuel depots, and 54 LPG bottling plants, serving over 9 crore LPG customers. It also supplies fuel to industries, airlines, and lubricant markets under the MAK brand. In natural gas, it serves many LNG customers and operates in 50 regions through Bharat Gas Resources Ltd. BPCL is involved in oil exploration in India and other countries, with stakes in Russian oil fields. It also has partnerships in LNG imports (Petronet LNG) and city gas distribution (Indraprastha Gas, where it owns 22.5%). The company merged Bharat Oman Refineries Ltd. with BPCL and is in the final stage of merging Bharat Gas Resources Ltd. In 2022, the government canceled BPCL’s privatization plans. In 2021, BPCL sold its 61.6% stake in Numaligarh Refinery Ltd. for ₹9,876 crore. Arun Kumar Singh became Chairman & Managing Director in 2021, and Vetsa Ramakrishna Gupta is the Chief Financial Officer. 

India’s oil and gas industry is growing rapidly and plays a major role in the economy. Oil demand is expected to double to 11 million barrels per day by 2045, while diesel consumption could reach 163 million tonnes by 2029-30. Natural gas use is also rising, with an annual growth rate of 9% and an expected increase of 25 billion cubic meters until 2024. The country’s refining capacity has grown from 215.1 MMTPA to 256.8 MMTPA in the past decade and is set to reach 310 MMTPA by 2028. There are also plans to double refining capacity to 450-500 million tonnes by 2030. The government is encouraging investments by allowing 100% FDI in various segments and allocating Rs. 497.25 crore (US$ 59.75 million) in the 2024-25 budget for pipeline infrastructure. Companies like Jio-bp and ONGC are making major investments, with ONGC alone planning $4 billion for exploration. India is also working on improving oil storage by commercializing 50% of its Strategic Petroleum Reserves. Crude oil imports increased by 5.7% in January 2024, reinforcing India’s position as the third-largest oil consumer in the world. The country is expanding its gas infrastructure, with over 10,000 km of crude pipelines and 12,500 km of refined product pipelines. There is also a strong push for biofuels, with ethanol blending targets being moved up to 2025-26. With rapid urbanization and industrial growth, India’s energy demand is rising faster than in many other countries, making the sector attractive for investors. 

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) is India’s second-largest oil marketing company and a key government-owned oil producer. In FY23, it held a 25% market share with sales of 48.92 MMT. It ranks as the sixth-largest company in India by turnover. BPCL was listed 309th on the Fortune Global 500 in 2020 and 1052nd on the Forbes Global 2000 in 2023. The company runs refineries in Bina, Kochi, and Mumbai, operating under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. Its main product, Bharatgas, has led the LPG market for over 30 years. BPCL has strong infrastructure with well-placed refineries and marketing networks. In 2017, it received “MAHARATNA” status from the Indian government. Its headquarters is in Mumbai. 

Latest Stock News: 

As of February 28, 2025, BPCL is trading at Rs 237.75, down 2.86% on the NSE at 13:19 IST. This is its fifth straight day of decline. Over the last year, the stock has fallen 21.26%, while NIFTY gained 0.67%, and Nifty Energy dropped 22.84%. 

In the past month, BPCL has fallen 7.49%, and Nifty Energy is down 8.09%. Today, Nifty Energy is at 30,659.25, down 2.25%. The NIFTY index is at 22,131.1, down 1.84%, and the Sensex is at 73,247.33, down 1.83%. 

BPCL’s trading volume today is 52.96 lakh shares, lower than its one-month average of 84.15 lakh shares. The March futures contract is at Rs 238.9, down 2.89%. The stock’s PE ratio is 6.87, based on earnings till December 2024. 

Potentials: 

Bharat Petroleum (BPCL) is focusing on petrochemicals, green energy, and fuel marketing. BPCL is expanding into petrochemicals to offer better alternatives to fuel. It is building two new projects at Kochi and Bina refineries, which will be ready by 2027 and 2028. In green energy, BPCL plans to set up 2 GW of renewable energy by 2025 and 10 GW by 2035. It is also investing in green hydrogen, biogas, carbon capture, wind, and solar power. BPCL is growing its fuel business by adding 4,000 new outlets in five years, increasing the total to 26,000. BPCL aims to reduce its carbon emissions to zero by 2040 under its ‘Project Aspire’ plan. 

Analyst Insights: 

  • Market capitalisation: ₹ 1,02,974 Cr. 
  • Current Price: ₹ 237 
  • 52-Week High/Low₹ 376 / 236 
  • P/E Ratio: 7.35 
  • Dividend Yield: 8.85 % 
  • Return on Capital Employed (ROCE): 32.1 % 
  • Return on Equity (ROE): 41.9 % 

BPCL is trading at ₹237, close to its 52-week low of ₹236. The stock has fallen 21.26% in the last year, underperforming the market. However, it offers a strong dividend yield of 8.85% and has shown good profit growth of 28.2% CAGR over five years. The company has high returns on capital (ROCE 32.1%) and equity (ROE 41.9%) and is expanding into petrochemicals, renewable energy, and fuel marketing. While the stock has been weak recently, its strong fundamentals and future growth plans make it a good long-term investment. Investors can hold for now and consider buying on further dips. 

Adani Power Ltd
Adani Power Stock Jumps 9% in Two Sessions – Is It the Right Time to Invest?

Business and Industry Overview: 

Adani Power (APL) is the biggest private company that makes electricity in India. They have power plants in many states like Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Jharkhand. They also have a small solar power project in Gujarat. APL started making electricity in 2006 and was the first company to use special technology to make electricity from coal in a clean way. APL can make 15,250 MW of electricity. They have plants that use good technology to make power, and they can make electricity when people need it the most. They sell electricity to state companies and big businesses through long-term agreements. They also sell some electricity in the open market. APL is building new power plants to make even more electricity in the future. They want to increase their total power to 30,670 MW by 2032. In the last few years, they have faced some challenges, but they have used smart solutions to keep their business strong. They are spending a lot of money to improve their power plants and use new technology. APL cares about the environment and has received awards for their good work. They have a good score for taking care of the environment and being responsible. Recently, they won important legal cases that will help them get more money. APL is committed to growing while being good to the planet. 

Thermal power is the biggest way India makes electricity. It gives about 71% of the power. Thermal power plants use fuels like coal, diesel, gas, and natural gas to create steam. This steam helps make electricity. As of August 2024, India can make 242.99 GW of power from these plants. Coal is very important. It makes up about 46.2% of all the power. 

Some big power projects are in states like Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Odisha. The thermal power sector is expected to grow because the government wants to make more coal and improve technology to reduce pollution. They plan to increase clean energy to 500,000 MW by 2031-32. They also want to grow renewable energy sources like wind and solar power. 

India started using thermal power in 1920 with the first plant in Hyderabad. Today, most electricity comes from thermal, nuclear, and renewable sources. Coal is still the main source and makes up about 75% of all electricity. In December 2020, India made 103.66 billion units of power, according to the Central Electricity Authority. 

Adani Power Limited is the largest private thermal power producer in India with an installed capacity of 15,250 MW. 

Latest Stock News: 

Adani Power’s stock price has gone up and down. In the last six months, it went down by 23%. In one year, it went down by 12%. But in two years, it went up by 260%. This week, the stock price went up by 9% in two days. On Thursday, it reached ₹512.30. Experts say if the price stays above ₹510, it may go up more, maybe to ₹589. Many people are buying the stock. The number of shares traded was 4 times more than usual. This is a good sign.  The stock price went up after Adani Power got permission to buy Vidarbha Industries Power Ltd (VIPL). VIPL makes electricity and belongs to Reliance Power. VIPL has money problems, so Adani Power will take over. Adani Power has also bought three other power companies before this.  Adani Group will also spend ₹1.1 trillion in Madhya Pradesh and ₹50,000 crore in Assam. They will build power plants, cement factories, mines, smart meters, roads, airports, and more. 

Potentials: 

Adani Power’s stock may go up by 30–54.5% in the future. The company is growing and making more electricity. It will increase its power capacity from 17.6 GW to 30.7 GW by 2030. It has land and money ready for this. Adani Power has long-term deals to sell electricity and buy fuel, which makes its business strong. More people in India are using gadgets, and factories need more power, so demand for electricity is increasing. Adani Power can help fill this gap. Experts say its profits will grow 10% every year from 2024 to 2027, and after 2027, when new power plants start working, profits may grow 19% every year. But there are some risks. It had old problems with power sale agreements, and sometimes payments get delayed. If demand is lower than expected, growth may slow down, but stock will yield a higher return. 

Analyst Insights:  

Market capitalisation: ₹ 1,87,428 Cr. 
Current Price: ₹ 486 
52-Week High/Low:₹ 897 / 431 
P/E Ratio: 14.6 
Dividend Yield:0.00 % 
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE):32.2 % 
Return on Equity (ROE): 57.1 % 

Adani Power is growing fast and making more money. In the last five years, its profit went up by 88.5% every year. It is good at using money and getting high returns. In the last three years, it had a return of 47.8%. The company is getting paid faster by customers, from 106 days to 84.6 days. Even though it makes a lot of profit, it does not give money to investors as dividends. In the last three months, its profit went up by 7.4% to ₹2,940.07 crore, and its total money earned grew by 5.2% to ₹13,671.18 crore. It made 8% more money before costs, and its profit margin got better, from 35.8% to 36.7%. It also sold 8% more electricity, reaching 23.3 billion units. The company plans to get ₹5,000 crore from investors and ₹11,000 crore through special loans. The CEO said the company wants to make over 30 GW of electricity by 2030. After sharing this good news, the stock price went up by 4.78% to ₹520.95. 

Adani Power makes electricity. Its stock price is ₹486 now. Last year, the highest price was ₹897. The company is making good money and growing fast in the last five years. It is good at using money wisely. This year, the company made more money and more profit than last year. It is selling more electricity too. Adani Power wants to grow more. It will get more money from investors. It wants to make over 30 GW of electricity by 2030. The stock price went up after the good news. But the company does not give money to investors as dividends. It also has a lot of debt and is borrowing more money. This stock is good for people who want to invest for a long time and can take risks. But it is not good for people who want regular income. 

CreditAccess Grameen Ltd
CreditAccess Grameen Stock Analysis: Strong Jumps 19% After RBI Rule Change

Business and Industry Overview:  

CreditAccess Grameen gives small loans to women in villages to help them start or grow businesses. It has 2,059 branches in 422 districts across 16 states and 1 union territory in India. Its parent company, CreditAccess India B.V., has been helping small businesses for over 10 years. It is the biggest microfinance company in India, giving₹26,700 crore in loans in FY24, up from ₹16,500 crore in FY22. It has 49 lakh customers, and 84% live in villages. Most loans (93%) are for businesses, 4% for home improvements, and 3% for shops. The company is better at getting money back, reducing unpaid loans (GNPA from 3.6% in FY22 to 1.18% in FY24 and NNPA from 0.94% to 0.35%). It makes more profit (NIM grew from 11% to 13%). It opened more branches, from 1,600 in FY22 to 1,960 in FY24, with many in Karnataka (17%), Maharashtra (15%), Tamil Nadu (20%), and Madhya Pradesh (8%). The top 10 districts give 17% of total loans. It started new loans for businesses, homes, gold, and two-wheelers. It uses better technology to make banking fast and easy. The government first asked for ₹2,333 crore in tax, but the court reduced it to ₹122.63 crore. The company plans to grow loans by 23%-24% in FY25 and 20%-25% every year until FY28 while keeping good profits. 

NBFCs are companies that give loans and other money services to people and businesses, especially those who cannot easily get loans from banks. They have grown a lot and now give home loans, business loans, and personal loans. This growth is because more people need money, the government is helping, and technology is making things easier. NBFCs use mobile apps and websites to give loans quickly and work with banks and other companies to help more people. But they also have problems like strict rules, money risks, and online safety issues. Even with these challenges, NBFCs will keep growing and helping more people and businesses in India. Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) have witnessed significant growth in India’s financial ecosystem, playing a crucial role in credit expansion and financial inclusion. CreditAccess Grameen holds a 6% market share in the overall microfinance industry. Market Cap ₹ 15,591 Cr. 

Latest Stock News: 

The stock price of CreditAccess Grameen and other finance companies went up after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) made a new rule. Before, banks had to keep extra money aside when giving loans to finance companies (NBFCs), but now they don’t have to keep as much. This will help NBFCs get money more easily and at lower costs. Because of this, stocks of CreditAccess Grameen, Five-Star Business Finance, and L&T Finance went up by 15%. This will help companies like Bajaj Finance, Shriram Finance, and Mahindra Finance borrow money at cheaper rates and make more profit. Big finance firms like Morgan Stanley and Nomura say this change will help NBFCs grow, make investors happy, and bring more money into the microfinance industry. 

Potentials: 

In the next five years, CreditAccess Grameen wants to grow bigger and give more loans. It plans to grow 20-25% every year and reach Rs 50,000 crore in total loans. The company sees many chances to grow, especially in villages. Even though borrowing money has become more expensive, CreditAccess Grameen has kept its costs low, which is a big success. It gives loans to small workers, not big farmers, so farm loan waivers do not affect it. The government and RBI support small loans, which helps the company grow even more. 

Analyst Insights: 

Market capitalisation: ₹ 15,455 Cr. 
Current Price: ₹ 968 
52-Week High/Low:₹ 1,553 / 750 
P/E Ratio: 17.5 
Dividend Yield: 0.96 % 
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE): 14.8 % 
Return on Equity (ROE): 24.8 % 

CreditAccess Grameen is a big company that gives small loans to people, mostly in villages. The company is growing well, making more money every year. It is worth ₹15,455 Cr, and the stock price is ₹968. In the last five years, its profits grew 35% every year, and its sales grew 31.6% over the last 10 years. This shows the company is doing well. But there are some risks. The company has to pay interest on its loans, and right now, it does not have a lot of extra money to cover those payments if costs go up. Also, the people who started the company (promoters) own less of it now than they did three years ago, which may worry some investors. The stock is not too expensive compared to how much the company earns (P/E ratio is 17.5). It also uses its money well, with returns of 14.8% on capital and 24.8% on equity. The company pays a small dividend (0.96%), which means it mostly keeps its money to grow. Overall, the company is strong and growing, but investors should watch its debt and promoter holdings. Right now, it may be best to hold the stock and see how it performs in the future. 

Anup Engineering Ltd
Anup Engineering Faces Tax Demand Notice: Stock Update & Growth Potential

Business and Industry Overview: 

The Anup Engineering Limited (AEL) is a company in India that makes big machines. These machines help in oil, gas, chemicals, power, water, and space industries. AEL was part of Arvind Limited but became its own company in 2018. It has been making machines for more than 60 years. The factory is in Ahmedabad, India, and is very big. AEL sells machines in India and other countries. From 2022 to 2024, AEL made much more money. Its export sales increased a lot. The company wants to grow even more every year. 

In 2024, AEL started working with Graham Corporation, a company from the USA. AEL now makes special products for Graham. AEL also bought Mabel Engineers, a company in Tamil Nadu, for Rs. 33 crore. This helps AEL make more things like Silos and Tanks. Mabel’s factory is also big. 

The industry AEL works in is growing fast. In 2022, the Indian electrical equipment market was worth US$ 52.98 billion. It will grow to US$ 125 billion by 2027. The construction equipment market was US$ 7.2 billion in 2023. It will grow more each year. The Indian government is spending a lot of money on roads, bridges, and factories. In 2024, the government planned to spend Rs. 11.11 lakh crore (US$ 133.5 billion). They want to build many more roads by 2025. A special fund will also help small cities grow. 

The government is helping companies like AEL. Foreign companies can invest in India’s engineering sector. The government is spending Rs. 1,207 crore (US$ 145.1 million) to help engineering companies. India wants to be a top country in making electrical equipment. The goal is US$ 100 billion in production. The government is also bringing in private investments to build railways, roads, and power plants. 

By 2030, India wants to be a top country for making construction equipment. With all these plans, The Anup Engineering Limited is ready to grow and make more machines for many industries. 

Latest Stock News: 

Anup Engineering got a letter from the tax office on February 19, 2025. The tax office says the company must pay INR 33.2 million. They took tax money they should not have and did not pay tax on shipping. There is also a big fine and extra money for being late. The company does not agree and will ask another office to check. After this news, the company’s stock price went down by 4.25% to INR 2,913.90. The stock price has moved between INR 3,047.05 and INR 2,881.00. In the last year, the stock price dropped by 12.92%, but in the last five days, it went up by 7.07%. The company made INR 30.21 crore profit recently. More people are putting money into the company. Other similar companies also saw small changes in stock prices. People are waiting to see what happens next. 

Potentials: 

Anup Engineering is growing fast. Experts say its business will grow by 33% every year until 2026. The company is making more money than other companies in the same field. It is keeping good profits and selling more products. 

The company is working to make things faster and cheaper. Many industries like medicines, chemicals, and oil need the kind of equipment Anup Engineering makes. The company is also creating new products to stay ahead of others. The leaders of the company are making good decisions. 

A new factory is being built in Kheda, Gujarat. This factory will make very big machines. Phase 1 started in October 2024 and can earn INR 200 crore every year. Phase 2 is now being built with INR 50 crore and will be ready by late 2026. When done, the factory will have three sections and can earn INR 300-400 crore every year. The company also opened a new office in Vadodara, Gujarat. The business is growing, but stock prices may still go up and down. 

Analyst Insights: 

  • Market capitalisation: ₹ 5,838 Cr.  
  • Current Price: ₹ 2,915 
  • 52-Week High/Low: ₹ 3,859 / 1,250 
  • P/E Ratio: 44.7 
  • Dividend Yield: 0.50 % 
  • Return on Capital Employed (ROCE): 22.6 % 
  • Return on Equity (ROE): 20.7 % 

Anup Engineering is performing well. The company has reduced debt and is almost debt-free, making it financially stable. It has been making more money every year for the last five years, growing at 18.9% annually. It is also returning money to investors through steady dividends. Additionally, customers are paying faster, and the company is handling money more efficiently, reducing its working capital needs. However, there are some concerns. The stock price is currently high compared to what the company is worth, making it a risky buy right now. Also, the company is paying a lower tax rate, which may change in the future. 

Because of this, the recommendation is to HOLD the stock. If you already own it, keeping it is a good idea because the company is strong. But if you want to buy, it may be better to wait until the price drops to a better level. 

Polycab Ltd
Polycab Stock Analysis: Shares Crash 20% on UltraTech Entry – Growth Prospects

Business and Industry Overview: 

Polycab India is a big electrical company based in Mumbai that makes and sells wires, cables, fans, lights, switches, solar products, and more. It is India’s largest wire and cable maker and also sells in 78 countries. It makes products for homes and industries, including uPVC conduits, lugs, and glands. Polycab earns most of its money from wires and cables (81%), followed by home electrical products (8%) and big projects (11%). It sells 95% in India and 5% in other countries, mainly North America, the Middle East, Australia, and Europe. It has 28 factories across India and plans to spend ₹1000-1100 crore every year in 2025 and 2026 to grow its business. Polycab wants to earn ₹20,000 crore by 2026 under Project Leap. It has a huge seller network with 3800+ distributors, 2,05,000+ shops, 29 warehouses, and many offices. In 2023, it merged with Silvan Innovation Labs, and in December 2023, the Income Tax Department checked some offices and employees’ homes. In May 2024, Ashish Kakkar became the HR Head, and Polycab changed its logo and tagline to “Ideas Connected”. The company keeps growing, making new products, and expanding in India and globally. 

India makes a lot of electricity and uses a lot, too. As of April 2024, India is the third-biggest country in the world for electricity with 442.85 gigawatts (GW). More people in India means they need more power. In 2023, power use grew by 9.5%, which is 1,503.65 billion units. India wants to make more clean energy and plans to have 500,000 megawatts by 2032. The government is spending 50% more money on green energy like solar power and hydrogen in 2024. They will change some power plants to use clean energy instead of coal by 2026. The government has a big plan that costs about 109.50 billion dollars to improve the power system and make sure everyone has enough electricity by 2032. They also want to put solar panels on the roofs of one crore homes. India expects to spend about 205.31 billion dollars on energy projects in the next 5 to 7 years. By 2022, they want to have 350 GW of power, up from 243 GW in 2014. The electrical equipment market will grow from 24 billion dollars in 2013 to 100 billion dollars by 2022. India is making it easier for foreign companies to help build power plants. This will create jobs and bring in money. With these plans, India is ready to lead in clean energy and electricity.Polycab is the largest player in the Indian wires & cables industry with an overall market share of 12%. Within the organized wires & cables industry, Polycab has a market share of 18-20%. 

Latest Stock News: 

On February 27, the stock prices of Polycab and other companies that make wires and cables went down a lot. Polycab and RR Kabel lost 19% of their value, while KEI Industries fell by 21%. Havells India and Finolex Cables went down by 6% each. Together, these companies lost more than ₹33,000 crore, which is almost $4 billion. This happened because UltraTech Cement, the biggest cement company in India, said it will start making wires and cables. They plan to spend ₹1,800 crore over two years for this. People worried that UltraTech would compete with Polycab and Havells. The wires and cables market in India is growing, making 13% more money each year from 2019 to 2024. UltraTech might get materials like copper and aluminum easily from its other companies. Some experts think the drop in UltraTech’s stock is a good chance to buy. After the news, UltraTech’s stock also went down by over 5%. 

Potentials: 

Polycab India has big plans to grow in the future. They will grow steadily because many people need wires, cables, and fast-moving electrical goods. Polycab is going to sell more in small towns and villages and also wants to sell in other countries. The company is well-known and trusted by people, which helps them reach more customers. The government is helping the power sector with incentives, which will also help Polycab. There is a lot of building happening in India, so people will need more electrical products. Polycab is also getting into renewable energy projects, which are important for the future. They want to grow 1.5 times faster than other companies in the wires and cables business over the next five years. In the fast-moving electrical goods sector, they plan to grow twice as fast as other companies. Polycab expects to grow by 27% every year until 2030. Polycab India has shown strong returns over different periods, which means it has good chances for long-term investors. Overall, Polycab India is ready to grow and succeed in the coming years. 

Analyst Insights: 

  • Market capitalisation: ₹ 70,391 Cr. 
  • Current Price: ₹ 4,674 
  • 52-Week High/Low:₹ 7,607 / 4,635 
  • P/E Ratio: 38.3 
  • Dividend Yield: 0.64 % 
  • Return on Capital Employed (ROCE):31.3 % 
  • Return on Equity (ROE): 23.2 % 

Polycab India is a good company to buy shares in. Right now, the company is worth ₹70,391 crore, and its stock price is ₹4,674. The highest price it reached in the last year was ₹7,607, and the lowest was ₹4,635. The company makes good money and has grown by 28.1% every year for the last five years. It is almost free of debt, which means it doesn’t owe much money. Polycab gives some of its profits back to shareholders as a dividend, and it pays 0.64% of its profits. The company has strong returns, with 31.3% return on capital and 23.2% return on equity. Even though the people who own the company have sold some of their shares, it is still doing well. The stock is trading at a lower price now, so it could go up again. Overall, Polycab India is a good choice for people who want to buy stocks and hold them for a while. 

Varun Beverages Ltd
Varun Beverages Stock Outlook: Growth Potential, Expansion Plans & 42% Upside

Business and Industry Overview:

Varun Beverages Limited is an Indian multinational company that manufactures, bottles, and distributes beverages. It is the largest bottling company of PepsiCo’s beverages in the world outside the United States. The Company manufactures, distributes, and sells a wide range of carbonated soft drinks (CSDs), as well as a large selection of non-carbonated beverages (NCBs), including packaged drinking water sold under trademarks owned by PepsiCo. 

Pepsi, Pepsi Black, Mountain Dew, Sting, Seven-Up, Mirinda Orange, Seven-Up Nimbooz Masala Soda, and Evervess are PepsiCo products that is produced and sold by VBL. It has been granted franchisees for various PepsiCo products across 27 States and 7 Union Territories in India (responsible for ~90% beverage sales volume of PepsiCo India). Beginning with its incorporation and early expansion, PepsiCo acquired a 26% stake in 1998. In 2004, Devyani Beverages merged with VBL, further strengthening its operations.VBL has also been granted the franchise for the territories of Nepal, Sri Lanka, Morocco, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Currently, our operations span six countries across the Indian sub-continent and Africa, collectively serving over 1.4 billion customers. 

The beverage industry is a very vast industry with various major players in the industry and Pepsi is one of the largest players with 33 % of the total market share. Varun Beverages Limited (VBL) accounts for about 90% of PepsiCo’s beverage sales in India. Revenue in the Beverages Market is projected to reach US$1,389.00m in 2025. The revenue in this industry is expected to show an annual growth rate (CAGR 2025-2029) of 11.90%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$2,178.00m by 2029. 

Latest Stock News: 

Varun Beverages, a company that makes and sells Pepsi drinks, planned to buy another drink company in Ghana called SBC Beverages. They agreed to pay $15.06 million (about ₹127.1 crore) for it in November 2024. They first thought they would finish buying the company by the end of February 2025. But now, they have decided to take more time and complete it by March 31, 2025. Varun Beverages is also buying another drink company in Tanzania for $154.50 million. Both companies they are buying sell Pepsi drinks. Varun Beverages (VBL) collected ₹7,500 crore in 2024 by selling shares to big investors. They are using this money mainly to pay back loans and buy other companies. On Tuesday, VBL’s share price fell by 4.70% and closed at ₹476.40. 

Varun Beverages Ltd reported a 36 percent rise in consolidated net profit at ₹195.64 crore for the December quarter of 2024 driven by volume growth and improved margins. The company, which follows the calendar year as its financial year, had posted a net profit of ₹143.76 crore during the October-December period a year ago, according to a regulatory filing from VBL. Revenue from operations was higher at ₹3,817.61 crore during the fourth quarter as against ₹2,730.98 crore in the corresponding period last fiscal. The EBITDA increased by 38.7 percent to ₹579.97 crore from ₹418.29 crore.  

Potentials:

Varun Beverages makes and sells Pepsi drinks. It is growing fast and making more money. The company is buying two other drink companies—one in Ghana for $15.06 million and one in Tanzania for $154.50 million. It first planned to finish the Ghana deal by February 2025, but now it will take until March 31, 2025. To help pay for these deals and clear some loans, Varun Beverages collected ₹7,500 crore in 2024 by selling shares to big investors. Even though the company is growing, its share price went down 4.70% on Tuesday to ₹476.40. Varun Beverages is also building more factories to make and sell even more drinks. One new factory in Bihar is already working at full speed. The company is spending a lot of money to grow bigger, and the people who own most of it believe in its future. 

Analyst Insights:

  • Market Capitalization: ₹1,61,141 crore  
  • Current Price: ₹476 per share. 
  • 52-Week High/Low: ₹683 / ₹454  
  • P/E Ratio: 62.11 
  • Dividend Yield: 0.21%  
  • Return on Capital Employed (ROCE): 24.2% 
  • Return on Equity (ROE): 22.0% 

Varun Beverages is growing fast and making more money. Its sales and profits have increased a lot in the last few years. The company has also paid off some of its loans and is using money to buy other drink companies in Ghana and Tanzania. It is also building more factories to make even more drinks. But its stock price is high compared to its value, and the owners have sold some of their shares. Right now, the company looks strong for the future, so people who want to invest for a long time can buy the stock. But those who want quick profits should wait and watch. 

SpiceJet Ltd
SpiceJet Reports ₹26 Crore Q3 Profit, Turns Net Worth Positive After a Decade – Growth & Market Outlook

Business and Industry Overview

SpiceJet is an Indian low-cost airline headquartered in Gurgaon, Haryana. As of June 2024, it is the sixth-largest airline in India by number of domestic passengers carried, with a market share of 4%. It connects 73 destinations, including 60 Indian and 13 international locations, from its bases in Delhi and Hyderabad. 

Established as an air taxi provider, ModiLuft in 1994, the company was acquired by Indian entrepreneur Ajay Singh in 2004 and renamed SpiceJet. The airline operated its first flight in May 2005. Indian media baron Kalanidhi Maran acquired a controlling stake in SpiceJet in June 2010 through Sun Group but sold it back to Ajay Singh in January 2015. SpiceJet operates a fleet of Boeing 737 and Bombardier Dash 8 aircraft. 

It operates many UDAN flights, supporting regional connectivity. The airline had a higher market position in 2021 with a 10.5% market share but dropped to fifth in 2023 with 5.5%, further declining to sixth in 2024. This was due to financial struggles that led to the grounding of many planes. In 2023, the airline had 54 planes, but 21 were non-operational due to unpaid rent. It had 114 planes in FY21, which dropped to 76 in FY23. Passenger occupancy remained high, with a domestic load factor of 86.6% in Q2 FY24 and the highest domestic PLF of 88.6% in FY23.

SpiceJet’s CMD Ajay Singh and Busy Bee Airways have submitted a bid to acquire GoFirst. Analysts believe that while the airline is working to fix its financial problems, it must improve money management to ensure long-term growth. 

Air travel in India is growing because more people want to fly. By 2024, India will be the third biggest aviation market. Fewer people are flying with them now. In August this year, only 2 out of 100 people who took flights in India chose SpiceJet. Last year in January, this number was 7 out of 100.   

In August, SpiceJet flew 302,000 people, which is much less than last year. Other Indian airlines together flew 13.1 million people, which is more than last year. IndiGo, the biggest airline in India, flew the most people and had 62 out of every 100 passengers. 

Latest Stock News

SpiceJet has reported a profit of ₹26 crore for the December 2024 quarter, a big improvement from the ₹300 crore loss in the same period last year. The airline’s revenue increased by 35% to ₹1,651 crore, helped by strong passenger demand and better efficiency, though it was lower than the ₹2,149 crore reported in December 2023. The company also raised ₹3,000 crore from investors, which helped it turn net worth positive for the first time in a decade, now standing at ₹70 crore. SpiceJet spent ₹170 crore to bring grounded planes back into service and cleared ₹601 crore in statutory dues like GST and TDS. The airline’s Passenger Load Factor (PLF) was strong at 87%, and Revenue Per Seat Kilometer (RASK) stood at ₹4.57. The company expects demand and network improvements to drive double-digit growth in RASKs in the next quarter. SpiceJet’s stock closed at ₹47.97 on February 25, 2025, up 1.70%. However, the stock market was closed on February 26 for Mahashivratri.  

Potentials

SpiceJet has a bright future because more people in India are choosing to fly. The country’s air travel market is growing fast, and soon it will be the third largest in the world. SpiceJet is planning to add more planes and fly to new places, both in India and other countries. The company has also become financially stronger after raising a big amount of money, which will help it grow. It expects to make more money in the next few months as more people book tickets. The government is also helping airlines by making it cheaper to fix and maintain planes. SpiceJet is expanding its cargo business and has also been given permission to fly special Haj flights, which will bring in more income. The company is also looking for new partners and opportunities to grow. With better money management, new planes, and more passengers, SpiceJet is working towards a stronger and more successful future. 

Analyst Insights

Key Financial Metrics: 

Revenue: ₹1,140.7 crore in Q3 FY25 (down 35% YoY) 

EBITDA: ₹210 crore in Q3 FY25 (significantly higher than ₹3 crore in Q3 FY24) 

Net Profit: ₹25 crore in Q3 FY25 (compared to ₹301 crore loss in Q3 FY24) 

Passenger Load Factor (PLF): 87% (indicating strong demand) 

Market Cap: ₹3,000-4,000 crore range (fluctuating) 

PE Ratio: Not meaningful due to past losses 

Investment Outlook & Opinion: 

SpiceJet has shown a turnaround with a net profit after several loss-making quarters. The company has improved its financials, reduced debts, and raised ₹3,000 crore through QIP, which strengthens its balance sheet. However, revenue decline remains a concern, and competition from market leader IndiGo is strong. Operational improvements, new fleet expansion, and government support for MRO services provide growth potential. 

Recommendation: 

Hold—While financials have improved, revenue decline and market competition create risks. Investors should wait for sustained profitability before considering a buy. Short-term traders may find opportunities in price fluctuations. 

NTPC Green Energy Ltd
NTPC Green Energy Shares Drop Below ₹100 After 8% Fall: Growth Potential and Future Outlook

Business and Industry Overview: 

NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) is a company that makes clean energy from the sun and wind. It is the biggest government-backed green energy company in India (except for hydropower). Right now, it has 26,071 MW of energy projects, and most of them are in Rajasthan. It sells power through long-term contracts, which helps it earn steady money. It also works with Indian Oil and Damodar Valley Corporation on green projects.   

In November 2024, NGEL got ₹10,000 crore from an IPO and used most of it to pay off debt. The company still has some loans but plans to reduce them. It is also working on new things like green hydrogen and battery storage. There are some problems, like delays in getting land for projects and depending too much on a few big buyers for most of its earnings.   

Even with these problems, NGEL is growing fast. Over the last five years, its profits have gone up a lot. Experts believe the company has a bright future as India moves toward clean energy. NGEL wants to reach 60 GW of green energy by 2032 and become a leader in India’s clean energy journey.  

India is using more clean energy because it has a big population and a growing economy. The government is helping by giving money and making special plans. Green energy helps reduce pollution and saves resources. India is building more solar, wind, and water energy projects. Experts say this market will grow fast and be worth $50 billion by 2027. India also wants to make a special clean fuel called green hydrogen. This will create jobs and reduce the use of coal and oil. The country plans to make a lot more clean energy by 2030. Foreign companies can invest in these projects, and India has already approved many solar and wind energy sites. The country is also working on better batteries and electric cars. By 2030, India hopes to sell 10 million electric cars every year. With all these efforts, India is becoming a leader in clean energy. NTPC Green Energy makes clean energy using the sun and wind. It is part of NTPC, India’s biggest power company, which helps it grow. The company is working to make more green energy. Right now, Adani Green Energy is bigger, but NTPC Green Energy is still important. It has a strong base and good support. Experts believe it will play a big role in India’s clean energy future. 

Latest Stock News: 

NTPC Green Energy’s stock went up by 2.2% to ₹108.40 after signing a deal with Bharat Light and Power. This deal will help in making green hydrogen and capturing carbon. It will support India’s goal of using more clean energy by 2030 and reducing pollution by 2070. NTPC Green Energy is a part of NTPC Limited and is growing its clean energy business. The company will sell green hydrogen and captured carbon while building more solar and wind projects.  NTPC Green Energy and ONGC Green Limited also bought Ayana Renewable Power for ₹195 billion. Ayana has many solar and wind projects that produce clean energy. These projects are in good locations and have strong buyers like NTPC and Indian Railways. Experts believe these steps will help NTPC Green Energy grow fast in the clean energy market. With support from the government and more investments, the company is expected to do well in the future. 

Potentials: 

NTPC Green Energy wants to grow bigger and make more clean energy. It plans to reach 60 GW of green energy by 2032. The company builds big solar and wind farms in places like Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra. It is also working on green hydrogen, which can help reduce pollution. NTPC Green Energy is using batteries to store energy and make power supply steady. It is teaming up with governments and other companies to get land and start new projects. Since NTPC is a big and strong company, it has enough money to grow. But there are some problems, like changing energy prices, getting land on time, and competition from other companies. Even with these challenges, NTPC Green Energy has a good chance to grow and make more clean energy for the future. 

Analyst Insights:  

Key financial metrics:  

Market Cap: 82,578  crore  
Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio: 239.56 
Dividend Yield: 0%    
Return on Capital (ROCE): 6.20 % 
ROE: 6.20 % 
Dividend Payout: 0%  
PAT: ₹31,807 

The company’s stock is very expensive because its P/E ratio is very high at 239.56. It is not making big profits, with ROE and ROCE at just 6.20%. The company does not pay dividends, so investors don’t get extra money. It has improved how fast it collects payments, but it may struggle to pay interest on debt. There are also worries that the company is adding interest costs to assets instead of counting them as expenses. Because of these problems, the stock does not seem like a good buy, and it may be better to sell or wait. 

Tata Motors Ltd.
Tata Motors Stock Strong Falls 44%: JLR Woes, EV Ambitions & Market Outlook- 52 Weeks Low

Business and Industry Overview:  

Tata Motors started in 1945 as part of the Tata Group. It is one of the biggest car companies in the world and has about 81,090 employees. The company makes many types of vehicles, like cars, SUVs, trucks, buses, military vehicles, and electric cars. It has partnered with companies like Fiat and Marcopolo to grow worldwide. Tata Motors is in about 175 countries and has research centers in the UK, Italy, India, and South Korea. In January 2024, it sold 31,188 commercial vehicles. 

Tata Motors has four main business areas. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is the biggest, making up 71% of its business in 9M FY25. JLR includes luxury cars and SUVs like Jaguar sedans, electric cars, and Land Rover off-road vehicles. Sales of key models like Range Rover, Defender, and Discovery dropped compared to last year. North America saw more sales (33% vs 26% in FY24), but sales fell slightly in Europe, the UK, and other regions. Tata Commercial Vehicles (17% of the business) is India’s largest truck and bus maker, but its market share fell to 37.7% from 41.7%. Bus sales grew, but truck and small cargo vehicle sales dropped. International sales were also lower. Tata Passenger Vehicles makes up 11% of the business. It is India’s third-largest car company, with a 13.3% market share. It also leads the electric vehicle (EV) market with a 53% share. The company launched new models of the Tiago, Tiago.ev, and Tigor in Q3 FY25. Total car sales, including EVs, increased. Tata Motors also offers vehicle loans, but this part of the business is smaller now, making up only 1% of revenue (down from 3% in FY22). Loan disbursements in FY24 were ₹17,884 Cr. The company has 25 factories across India, China, North America, Europe, and the UK. It spent ₹6,000 Cr on new projects in FY25, including a new factory in Tamil Nadu. R&D spending increased to 6.7% of revenue, focusing on safety tech and smart vehicles. It also filed 670 patents and 424 design applications. In March 2024, Tata Motors decided to split into two separate companies—one for Commercial Vehicles and another for Passenger Vehicles, including JLR and EVs. The split should be finished by October 2025. 

The Indian automobile industry is very important for the country. It helps the economy grow and brings new technology. Most people in India use two-wheelers like bikes and scooters because they are cheaper and easy to use. Many companies are also selling vehicles in villages, which is helping the industry grow. Big trucks and buses are also in demand because more goods and people need to be transported. In the future, electric vehicles (EVs) will be more popular. Small cars and three-wheelers that run on electricity are becoming common. India makes a lot of big vehicles. It is the number one maker of tractors, number two in making buses, and number three in making heavy trucks. In 2023, India made about 26 million vehicles, and in September 2024, the country produced 2.77 million vehicles. The automobile industry adds about 7.1% to India’s total money (GDP) and gives jobs to about 19 million people. India also sells a lot of vehicles to other countries. The government is helping the industry grow with new policies and plans. The Indian car market was worth $32.7 billion in 2021 and is expected to grow to $54.84 billion by 2027. The global EV market was worth $250 billion in 2021 and will grow five times by 2028. 

In the first half of 2025, India produced over 15.6 million vehicles. In 2024 (until January), India sold 1.3 million electric vehicles. By 2030, India’s EV market could be worth $206 billion, but it will need $180 billion in investments. The EV finance market will also grow to $50 billion by 2030. The EV battery market is also expected to grow very fast. India wants to sell five times more vehicles to other countries between 2016 and 2026. 

Big companies are investing a lot of money in India. From 2000 to 2023, India got $35.65 billion from foreign investors. India could become the biggest EV market by 2030. Tata Motors, Renault-Nissan, and Hyundai are building new factories and investing billions of dollars in India. Other companies like Mercedes-Benz, Maruti Suzuki, Hero MotoCorp, and Ola Electric are also spending money to make more vehicles. The government is supporting this with new rules, allowing full foreign investment, and launching programs like PM E-DRIVE and the Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme.

Latest Stock News: 

Tata Motors’ share price has gone down a lot. This is because people are worried that fewer people will buy Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) cars and Tata’s big trucks and buses next year.  In July last year, the share price was ₹1,179, but now it has fallen 43% to ₹662. This happened because JLR cars may not sell well in big countries, and the US might add extra taxes on cars from Europe. Since JLR sells many cars in the US, this could be bad for Tata Motors. Some experts say this is a good time to buy the shares because the price may go up again. They believe the price could reach ₹850-₹900, but it may take more than a year. Tata Motors’ cars in India are still selling well, and the company is planning to become debt-free. A company called CLSA says Tata Motors’ shares are cheaper than they should be.  

Tata Motors’ share price has been falling for a long time. It has dropped 44% from its highest price of ₹1,179 in July 2024. On February 25, the price went down to ₹662.10, the lowest in the past year.   

One big reason for this fall is that Tata Motors’ profits in the last quarter were not good. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), which makes a lot of money for the company, had lower profits. Sales in important places like China and Europe were also weak. Tata Motors’ total profit fell by 22% compared to last year. Its truck and bus sales in India also went down.

Potentials: 

Tata Motors wants to make more electric cars in the future. The company plans to invest a lot of money to make electric cars popular. By 2030, it wants 20 out of every 100 cars it sells to be electric. By 2026, it will launch 10 new electric cars. It will also use sunlight and wind to make and charge these cars. Tata Motors wants to stop polluting the air. It aims to make passenger cars pollution-free by 2040 and trucks by 2045. The company is also working on using special fuels like hydrogen and biofuels for big vehicles. It plans to connect electric cars with solar panels on rooftops to save energy. In the next two years, Tata Motors will open more shops to sell electric cars in 50 cities. It will also make better electric cars that cost the same as petrol and diesel cars. By 2030, it wants half of its electric car owners to use solar energy at home.  Tata Motors is also designing new cars. One example is the Avinya, a car that looks like a mix of an SUV, a hatchback, and a big family car. 

Analyst Insights: 

Tata Motors is a strong company with good financial numbers. Its total market value is ₹2,43,620.92 crore. The company’s P/E ratio is 7.65, which means its stock price is low compared to its earnings. It gives a dividend yield of 1.89%, meaning shareholders get some money back. Tata Motors earns good profits, with a Return on Capital (ROCE) of 20.11% and a Return on Equity (ROE) of 18.1%. The company also pays out 0.45 of its profit as dividends. The company has reduced its debt, which is a good sign. Over the last five years, it has grown its profit at a fast rate of 93.1% per year. However, its tax rate is low, which could be something to watch. Another concern is that the company’s promoters (main owners) have sold some of their shares in the last three years, reducing their stake by 3.83%. 

Tata Motors is a strong company, but its stock price has dropped a lot recently. The company is making good profits and has reduced its debt. It is also investing ₹18,000 crore in electric cars and wants to capture 20% of the market by 2030. However, its luxury car brand, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), is not doing well in some countries, and there is tough competition from Mahindra & Mahindra and Tesla. Despite these challenges, experts believe the stock will recover in the long run.However, short-term traders should be careful as the price may continue to fluctuate.