Executive Compensation: Best Practice Standards
The spectacular rise in executive compensation in recent years has not just drawn shareholder attention; it has drawn attention even from the common folk who often blame corporate greed and mismanagement for economic slowdowns. Executive Compensation Financial payment and non monetary benefits awarded to a firm’s executives including company presidents, chief executive officers (CEOs), chief financial officers (CFOs), vice presidents, directors, and other […]
Thomas Cook India Limited – Stock Analysis
Below, I will analyze the investment potential for Thomas Cook India Limited (from the tourism industry) – a sector I have been extremely bullish on for the last 2-3 years. If I were to measure my success rate in this sector, I will hands down beat any analyst anywhere on this planet. In the last […]
United Phosphorus Limited (UPL) – Stock Analysis
United Phosphorus Limited (UPL) is engaged in the business of manufacturing and sale of crop protection products, intermediates, speciality chemicals and other industrial chemicals. The Company offers a range of products including insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, fumigants and has established a broad product line that caters to the crop protection needs of a plant during all stages of […]
Bosch India – Stock Buzz
Bosch India Limited (“Bosch” or the “Company”) is India’s leading supplier of technology and services in the areas of automotive and industrial technology, consumer goods and building technology. The Company is headquartered in Bangalore with manufacturing facilities at Bangalore, Nashik, Jaipur and Goa. Bosch set up its first manufacturing plant in India in 1951. Over […]
ITC Impact – Ban on Sale of Loose Cigarettes
Received this question on ITCs investment potential – day after the Government decided to put a ban on sale of loose cigarettes – 27 November 2014. I had a query regarding ITC. Over a period of time I have accumulated 1700 units of ITC (average price:290). However in the wake of recent regulatory issues and […]
Cement Stocks in India – Industry Insight
The Cement Industry in India plays an important role in the development of economy because of its strong linkages to other sectors including construction, transportation, power and coal. The pricing and distribution of cement was earlier controlled entirely by the Government. This licensing regime came to an end in 1991 under the Industrial (Development and […]
Investing in the Oil and Gas Sector in India
The Oil and Gas Industry in India is one of the most important sectors and constitutes over 15 % of the GDP. In addition, it serves as the backbone for transportation and hence affects the performance of many other industries such as infrastructure, cement, construction etc. The oil and natural gas sector includes exploration, refining […]
TTK Healthcare Stock Analysis
TTK Healthcare Limited (“TTK Healthcare” or the “Company”) commenced its operations as a pharmaceutical company and has over the years diversified its presence across many industries. The company’s product categories include contraceptives, gripe water, cosmetics, medical devices and home care products and food products. This Stock Analysis report presents a long term outlook and the future prospects of TTK Healthcare. WHAT’S DRIVING […]
Bajaj Auto Stock Analysis
Bajaj Auto Limited (“Bajaj Auto” or the “Company”) manufactures and sells motor cycles, three-wheeler vehicles, and automobile spare parts in India and internationally. The Company offers its two-wheeler products under the Avenger, Pulsar, Discover, Platina, and Ninja brands. It also provides commercial goods and passenger carriers under the RE brand. The Company operates three plants, two at Waluj and […]
Private, Public and Public Listed Companies
Private Companies: As the name suggests, companies which are owned by a small, private group of people or entities – company’s founders, management or a group of private investors. Transfer of shareholding is restricted unless agreed to by all the shareholders. What is a public Limited Company in India? Public Companies: Public companies are owned by […]