Smart ways to analyse stock fundamentals: A beginner’s toolkit

Embarking on stock analysis can be overwhelming, but fundamental analysis provides clarity. Analyze profit & loss, balance sheet, cash flow. Consider sales growth, operating margins, cash profits, cash conversion efficiency, debt levels, valuation using the PE ratio for informed decisions.

Midcap cos: An independent board will be rewarded by market

The CEOs in India are actively involved in recruiting outsiders as independent directors. Hence, if an independent director’s vintage is shorter than that of CEO in the company that may also sometimes dilute their independence. The true independence of directors lies in their ability to make strategic decisions that are independent of their management.