Goldman Sachs sees 22% upside in Varun Beverages, starts coverage with Buy on long-term growth potential

Goldman Sachs initiated coverage on Varun Beverages with a ‘buy’ rating and a target price of Rs 600, highlighting strong execution and long-term growth potential in India’s underpenetrated ready-to-drink market. The brokerage expects VBL to continue gaining market share, driven by leadership in fast-growing segments like energy and hydration drinks. Robust financials and a resilient […]

Don’t Chase Hype: Anshul Saigal sticks to value over virality in stock selection

Anshul Saigal of Saigal Capital suggests that while early monsoons generally benefit India, fundamentals drive the market beyond short-term weather impacts. He favors broader market opportunities over expensive, unprofitable stocks like Zomato. Saigal is positive on the CDMO space due to potential gains from the China plus one strategy, while being cautious on generic pharma […]

4 new IPOs coming; should you go for them? Here’s how Abhishek Gaoshinde rates them

Abhishek Gaoshinde offers cautious ratings for upcoming IPOs, citing concerns over debt repayment visibility for Aegis Vopak, limited financial history and valuation for Schloss, and working capital intensive business models for Prostarm and Scoda. He also highlights a potential conflict of interest for Aegis Vopak due to Aegis Logistics’ similar business.

ETMarkets Smart Talk: Diversify across equities, debt, and alternatives to preserve wealth, Anil Rego advises HNWIs

In today’s volatile market, wealth preservation is key for HNWIs. Anil Rego advises diversification across equities, fixed income, and alternatives to manage risks and capture growth. He suggests focusing on sectors like consumer discretionary and infrastructure, while maintaining a gold allocation for portfolio stability, but advises caution on increasing gold holdings immediately.