Increasing Vulnerabilities

Analysing the Recent Decline in Indian Stock Markets Indian stocks have declined by 10% over the past four months. A recovery in late November and December was not sustained. Although mid-caps and small-caps were more resilient than large-caps during the declines of October and November, the decline over the past two months was more broad-based. … Continue reading Increasing Vulnerabilities

Analysis – Shivalik Rasayan

Shivalik Rasayan is a manufacturer of agrochemicals and APIs; it has a production capacity of 21,550 MT; and claims to be the largest producer of Dimethoate Technical and the second largest producer of Malathion in India. Its manufacturing facilities are located at Dehradun, Uttarakhand and Dahej, Gujarat; it has a dedicated R&D centre at Bhiwadi, … Continue reading Analysis – Shivalik Rasayan

Bettering the Odds

Investors often fall prey to biases and heuristics that distort their decision-making, leading to poor outcomes. Emotion plays a crucial role, causing misjudgment of risks and rewards. To counteract these tendencies, maintaining a sceptical approach, employing rational analysis, and developing effective coping mechanisms can enhance investment choices and achieve better long-term returns.

Turning Wood into Money

The wood-panel sector has seen strong stock performances but currently faces elevated valuations limiting returns. Century Plyboard and Stylam Industries led with high returns, while Rushil Décor’s low valuation appears misjudged. Greenlam Industries exhibit mediocre fundamentals despite some strengths. Overall, caution is advised due to high current stock prices.