Editorial Syrma SGS Technology Ltd IPO: All You Need to Know An IPO has arrived at Dalal Street after nearly three months! Chennai-based Syrma SGS Technology has launched its initial public offering (IPO) today— August 12. In this article, we take a closer look into the company and its IPO. Company Profile – Syrma SGS Technology Ltd Syrma SGS Technologies Ltd (SSTL) is an engineering and […] Written by Cherian Varghese August 12, 2022August 12, 2022
Editorial The Ketan Parekh Scam of 2001 Most of us have heard of Harshad Mehta and how he committed one of the largest financial scams in the history of the Indian stock market. He was a master manipulator, and his influence over the market and other institutions helped him rig share prices. But did you know that one of his mentees, Ketan […] Written by Cherian Varghese August 2, 2022August 10, 2022
Editorial Why Basic Stock Market Education Must be Free & Accessible to All Indian parents have high hopes and expectations for their children’s education and careers. They use all their resources to help their kids excel in academics, get good grades, join a prestigious institution, and get well-paying jobs. Moreover, we Indians have a reputation for being frugal with our money. We’re taught to spend less and save […] Written by Cherian Varghese July 29, 2022July 29, 2022
Editorial An Analysis of India’s Booming AI Industry We live in a world where intelligent computers or machines recognise and interact with human speech and objects. It can even strategise and solve problems like humans. Smartphones, banking systems, and social media platforms are able to analyse our behaviour patterns and help enhance the quality of everyday life. Self-driving or autonomous cars are finally […] Written by Cherian Varghese July 25, 2022July 25, 2022
Editorial Alarming Govt Stake In Cigarette Companies: Does The Govt Support Smoking? We often come across tobacco control programs and ‘Quit Smoking’ campaigns run mainly by the government. Yet we see PSUs and government-backed entities investing in tobacco players like ITC and VST Industries. A Right to Information (RTI) filed by Voice of Tobacco Victims (VoTV) in 2011 revealed that Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) had […] Written by Maarg Vaidya July 18, 2022July 19, 2022
Editorial Paytm Shares Are Up 32% From 52-Week Low. What Next? Shares of One97 Communications Ltd, the parent company of digital payments platform Paytm, have recovered ~32% from its 52-week low. Unfortunately, the stock is still down by Rs 1,280 or 65% compared to its IPO listing price of Rs 1,955! In today’s article, we analyze the recent developments surrounding Paytm and its financial performance. What […] Written by Cherian Varghese July 6, 2022July 7, 2022
Editorial An Analysis of India’s Green Hydrogen Industry India has announced plans to de-carbonize within the next 30 years. The government has taken strategic decisions to reduce the reliance on fossil fuels and cut down costly imports. Our country’s target of achieving 175 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy capacity by 2022 has received a significant boost through new policies. As part of these […] Written by Cherian Varghese July 1, 2022July 2, 2022
Editorial Why RBL Bank’s Share Price is Down 60% this Year? RBL Bank’s share price has tanked by nearly 60% in a year and ~30% in the second week of June! The bank’s top-level management, financials, and asset quality are being questioned. In this piece, we figure out what led to the price crash and if India’s central bank could possibly recover RBL Bank’s damaged share […] Written by Maarg Vaidya June 28, 2022June 28, 2022
Editorial What’s Happening at Yes Bank? Scandal-ridden Yes Bank has been all over the news lately. It has initiated the process to form a new Board of Directors. The private sector bank seeks to exit from the reconstruction scheme devised for its rescue in 2020. It has reported a positive momentum in overall business and even claimed to regain the trust […] Written by Cherian Varghese June 14, 2022June 14, 2022
Editorial What Will be the Impact of Export Duty on Steel? The Indian steel industry received a “major shock” last month! The Central government introduced a 15% export duty on steel intermediaries and products, effective May 22. For the uninitiated, export duty is a tax payable on goods leaving a country. Moreover, the government also slashed import duty on certain raw materials used in the steel-making […] Written by Cherian Varghese June 8, 2022June 8, 2022
Editorial Buy Now Pay Later: A Tough Rival for Credit Card Companies? What do you do when you want to purchase something outside your financial limit or face a sudden money crunch? Decades ago, people used to run to a nearby moneylender who charge high-interest rates. But things are much simpler now! Credit cards allow you to borrow money for almost a month at zero interest rates. […] Written by Anand P M June 6, 2022June 6, 2022
Editorial Zomato Q4 Results: How Has The Food and Delivery Platform Fared? Zomato got listed in July 2021. The food delivery platform’s share price has tanked by nearly ~42% since then. Amidst tough economic conditions, the company is trying to expand into the B2B segment with Hyperpure, growing breakneck, and keeping up with peers like Swiggy, Zepto, and Dunzo. Zomato had recently announced its Q4 results for […] Written by Maarg Vaidya May 31, 2022May 31, 2022
Paytm Shares Are Up 32% From 52-Week Low. What Next? Shares of One97 Communications Ltd, the parent company of digital payments platform Paytm, have recovered ~32% from its 52-week low. Unfortunately, the stock is still down by Rs 1,280 or 65% compared to its IPO listing price of Rs 1,955! In today’s article, we analyze the recent developments surrounding Paytm and its financial performance. What […] Written by Cherian Varghese July 6, 2022July 7, 2022
An Analysis of India’s Green Hydrogen Industry India has announced plans to de-carbonize within the next 30 years. The government has taken strategic decisions to reduce the reliance on fossil fuels and cut down costly imports. Our country’s target of achieving 175 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy capacity by 2022 has received a significant boost through new policies. As part of these […] Written by Cherian Varghese July 1, 2022July 2, 2022
Why RBL Bank’s Share Price is Down 60% this Year? RBL Bank’s share price has tanked by nearly 60% in a year and ~30% in the second week of June! The bank’s top-level management, financials, and asset quality are being questioned. In this piece, we figure out what led to the price crash and if India’s central bank could possibly recover RBL Bank’s damaged share […] Written by Maarg Vaidya June 28, 2022June 28, 2022
