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Anuj Kumar, the Director and CEO of CAMS, talked about how the market has changed lately. He mentioned that, despite some ups and downs, CAMS is optimistic about the future and thinks that FY25 will be one of the best years for the company in the last five or six years.

Kumar highlighted that CAMS is winning about 70% to 80% of new projects. The company focuses on doing its job well and helping its clients grow their businesses. Although profits will grow slowly—about 1% to 1.5% each year—CAMS feels positive about its performance.

When asked about mutual funds, Kumar agreed that CAMS is in a great place since 86-87% of its earnings come from mutual funds. He noted that CAMS experienced a fantastic last quarter with 32% revenue growth and 40% profit growth, making it one of the best times in his nine years with the company.

While CAMS expects revenue growth to be between 26% and 28% in the coming quarter, they anticipate profits to grow in the mid-30% range for the year. Kumar expressed confidence that the overall performance in FY25 will be strong.

CAMS currently focuses mostly on mutual funds, but also has some other services like payments and insurance management. They believe in continuing their current strategy and are not rushing to invest cash unless it really fits the company’s focus.

For mutual funds, they expect about 14-15% profit growth over the next three years, while non-mutual fund businesses could grow over 20%. They are also investing in technology, including security and AI, which will help them perform better in the digital world.

Kumar explained that their business model, where companies rely on outsourcing services like CAMS, is hard to replace. Even with new players like Jio Financial Services entering the market, it’s still a complicated business that requires years of investment to compete effectively.

CAMS has maintained a strong position, having about 70% of the market share for several years. They continue to focus on helping clients grow while managing their own performance, expecting easy growth in their margins as well.

Adani Power announced that they have not received any news about the Bangladesh government wanting to change their power deal. Recently, a report mentioned that Bangladesh’s energy minister said they might try to renegotiate the 25-year power purchase agreement with Adani. This would happen unless a court rules to annul the deal.

The news comes amid serious allegations against Gautam Adani, who has been accused of being involved in a $265 million bribery scheme in India, which he denies. An Adani Power spokesperson confirmed, “We have no indication that Bangladesh is reviewing our power deal.”

On Monday, Adani Power shares fell by 1.32% to Rs 547.50 each. Despite facing payment delays, Adani Power committed to continuing electricity supply to Bangladesh. However, these payment issues are making it hard for them to keep operations going. The spokesperson expressed concern, saying, “Bangladesh’s dues are significant and making plant operations unsustainable.”

Adani Power started supplying electricity to Bangladesh in 2023 under a long-term agreement made in 2017 when Sheikh Hasina was Prime Minister. This 1,600 megawatt plant uses expensive imported coal and covers about 10% of Bangladesh’s power needs. The spokesperson also stated, “We believe Bangladesh will uphold its commitments, just as we have kept our side of the agreement.”

The interim government of Bangladesh is reviewing the Adani power deal and other contracts to ensure they are trustworthy for future international talks and arbitration. In the fiscal year 2022/23, Bangladesh paid Adani 14.02 taka per unit for electricity, which is much higher than the average of 8.77 taka per unit from other suppliers. Even though the price dropped to 12 taka for 2023/24, it is still 27% more than other private Indian producers and up to 63% more than state-owned Indian plants.

On Monday, HDFC Asset Management Company’s shares were priced at Rs 4261.55 at 12:19 PM (IST), which is a 1.29% drop from the last close. The stock had a low of Rs 2852.85 and a high of Rs 4862.00 over the past year. It started the day on a low note, and so far, 4,832 lakh shares have traded.

The company has a market value of Rs 91,302.82 crore. The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio stands at 41.32, while the price-to-book value ratio is at 11.32, showing how the stock is valued compared to its actual worth. The return on equity (ROE) is 28.08%, indicating a good profit for its shareholders.

Among all the stocks on the BSE500 list, 275 are doing well today, while 224 are not. HDFC’s stock has a beta value of 0.7861, which means it is less volatile than the market.

As of September 30, 2024, promoters hold 0% of the company, while foreign investors own 21.55% and local institutions have 10.61%.

Regarding moving averages, the stock’s 200-day moving average (DMA) is at 4065.43, and the 50-DMA is at 4378.54. If a stock trades below both the 50-DMA and 200-DMA, it usually signals a bearish trend, while trading between the two means it could go either way.

Crompton Greaves shares went down by 1.89% because the Nifty stock market index also fell. Investors are worried about how the economy is doing, which is causing stocks to drop. Many people are keeping an eye on these changes, as they could affect investment decisions. This drop could be a chance for investors to look for better buying opportunities in the future.

In today’s trading, shares of Shriram Finance Ltd. went up by 2.16% to Rs 3083.10 as of 10:05 AM (IST). During this session, the stock reached a high of Rs 3088.55 and a low of Rs 3000.00.

The company shows a good return on equity (ROE) of 15.04%. The traded volume was notable, with a turnover of Rs 1.54 crore by that time.

Looking at the past year, Shriram Finance Ltd. has hit a 52-week high of Rs 3652.15 and a low of Rs 1933.70. The stock’s Beta value is 1.6856, which means it’s more volatile than the market.

As of September 30, 2024, the company’s ownership is as follows: Promoters hold 25.4%, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) own 53.29%, and domestic institutional investors have 16.17%.

In terms of finances, Shriram Finance reported sales of Rs 10,096.68 crore for the quarter ending September 30, 2024. This is a 5.07% increase from the previous quarter and a 13.54% increase compared to the same time last year. The net profit for this latest quarter was Rs 2140.4 crore, which is up 19.84% from one year ago.

India’s economy is growing slower than it has in almost two years, which might hurt the stock market in the short term. In the September quarter, the economy expanded less than expected, and this has made many investors nervous.

Market experts believe that if the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) lowers interest rates or requires banks to keep less money in reserve, the economy could bounce back in the second half of the fiscal year. However, because of worries about the economy and high stock prices, India’s NSE Nifty 50 Index is down about 8% since hitting a record in September. Last month, foreign investors took out $2.6 billion from Indian stocks, following a record pullout in October.

For the first time since Indian bonds entered a key index, there was also money leaving the bond market.

Market Opinions:

– Analysts from Emkay Global Financial Services predict some short-term market weakness but believe much of this was already expected and partly reflected in stock prices. They suggest that a small drop (over 5%) in the Nifty Index could be a good buying opportunity and note that slow economic growth could lead to an RBI rate cut soon.

– Vikas Pershad, a portfolio manager at M&G Investments, remains optimistic, stating India is still a promising long-term growth story despite current setbacks.

– Jefferies Financial Group analysts say that weak GDP numbers are already showing in corporate earnings, but the worst may be over. They think lower interest rates could be on the way, benefitting the economy.

– Currency expert Michael Wan mentions that if the growth slowdown is temporary, it could affect investment flows negatively.

– Barclays analysts expect the RBI to keep interest rates the same in their upcoming meeting, despite recent disappointing GDP figures because inflation is still a concern.

– Sonal Varma from Nomura believes the weak GDP report is crucial for the RBI’s decisions. They expect a slight cut in the interest rate this month to help the banking system.

Overall, while the current growth numbers are worrying, many experts still believe there is hope for a bounce back.

Recently, some big brokerage firms shared their picks and opinions on popular stocks. Here’s what they had to say:

HSBC and Titagarh Rail Systems:
HSBC is feeling positive about Titagarh Rail Systems. They think it’s a good stock to buy. The price target is Rs 1,425, which is an 18% increase from the current price of Rs 1,205. Even though there have been some delays in their projects, the company has chances to win more contracts now that state elections are over.

Morgan Stanley and IndusInd Bank:
Morgan Stanley is being careful about IndusInd Bank. They say to hold it the same (called “equal-weight”) and have a target price of Rs 1,150, which is a 15% rise from the current price of Rs 996. However, the stock has lost 30% of its value recently due to worries about its microfinance loans and earnings expectations. While the situation isn’t entirely bad, they think there are safer options with other major banks.

Axis Capital and Hindustan Unilever (HUL):
Axis Capital is optimistic about Hindustan Unilever. They suggest adding it to your portfolio, with a price target of Rs 2,850, meaning you could see a 14% return from the current price of Rs 2,496. HUL keeps growing, having a strong reach with nearly 9 million stores. The company is aiming to grow its earnings significantly in the future, especially in its ice cream business, which has a lot of growth potential.

(With insights from NiftyStat)
(Disclaimer: The opinions shared belong to the experts and do not reflect the views of the Economic Times)

In a surprising turn of events in Bengaluru, a 29-year-old IT worker named Gautham (not his real name) was tricked into paying Rs 8.1 lakh (about $9,700) after trying to hire an escort online.

The story began when Gautham found the number of a woman named Amrutha Gill on a website called massagerepublic.com. She called herself different names, like Roopa, Kushi, and Sonia, and agreed to meet him for three hours for Rs 15,000 (around $180).

On November 29, Gautham booked a hotel room on Residency Road for their meeting, but when Roopa arrived at 6:15 p.m., he noticed she looked much older than the 18 she had claimed. He paid her Rs 16,000, which included Rs 1,000 for her cab ride, using a payment app.

Things quickly took a strange turn. Roopa suddenly claimed to be an undercover police officer and threatened to arrest Gautham. Shortly after, he received a WhatsApp call from a man named Hitesh Kumar, who said he was an IPS officer and Roopa’s partner. The man claimed Gautham was under “digital arrest” and demanded Rs 10 lakh (around $12,000) to avoid being taken away.

Scared, Gautham told him he didn’t have that much money, but the fake officer threatened to drag him to the police station. Roopa then took Gautham’s credit card and used it to steal Rs 8.1 lakh by sending it to different bank accounts in several payments.

The extortion went on until about 8:30 p.m. When Gautham suggested going to the police to sort things out, Roopa followed him to the hotel reception. He explained everything to the hotel staff and asked them to call the police. Before they could, Roopa panicked, ran out, and even tried to escape by claiming Gautham mistreated her.

As police arrived, she pretended to faint but was quickly caught. Officers helped Gautham contact Niftystat to freeze the accounts linked to the scam.

Later, they discovered Roopa’s real name was Pooja, and she was actually 31 years old, according to her Aadhaar card. She was arrested and taken into custody.