Archive for February 28th, 2010
Why companies go public through IPO?
Usually it is not possible to buy shares in a private company. A potential investor can approach the owners, but they’re not obliged to sell any shares. However, public companies sell at least a portion of themselves to the public and they also trade on stock exchanges. Public companies have thousands of shareholders and are [...]
Buy Recommendation – Elgi Equipments
Revival in capex in the domestic market, manufacturing /trading presence in high potential developing markets such as China and Brazil and a strong cash position that allows scouting for acquisitions in new markets are factors that favour earnings growth for the company over the medium term. At the current market price of Rs 80, Elgi’s [...]
Buy Recommendation – IndusInd Bank
One of the turnaround stories in the banking industry, IndusInd Bank continues to be a good investment opportunity for investors with a penchant for risk. The return on equity (ROE) of the bank is expected to be improved from 10 per cent in 2008-09 to 17.5 per cent this fiscal, helped by improved net interest [...]
Buy Recommendation – Piramal Healthcare
Investors with a long-term perspective can consider accumulating the stock of Piramal Healthcare, company with a strong presence in the domestic pharmaceutical market, established relationships with several global pharma majors, and its firming hold over the high-margin inhalation anesthetics space. Valuations too appear reasonable. At current market price of Rs 397, the stock discounts its [...]
