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Gold, crude oil, silver, and agricultural products due to their volatility and global impact.
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Incorporated in 1986, Craftsman Automation Ltd is a leading engineering organization that is engaged in manufacturing precision components. The company designs, develops and manufactures a range of engineering products. It is one of the leading players in the machining of cylinder blocks for the tractor segment.
The business operates 3 key segments namely Automotive-Powertrain and others, Automotive-Aluminium Products, and Industrial and Engineering division that is engaged in manufacturing material handling equipment i.e. hoists, industrial gears, marine engines, crane kits, gearboxes, locomotive equipment, storage solutions, etc.
The company owns 12 state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities across 7 cities of India. Its customer base includes Tata Motors, Daimler India, Tata Cummins, Mahindra & Mahindra, Royal Enfield, Siemens, Escorts, Ashok Leyland, VE Commercial Vehicles, TAFE Motors & Tractors, etc.
Furthermore, it has two wholly-owned overseas subsidiaries, namely Craftsman Marine B.V. and Craftsman Automation Singapore Pte Limited. Craftsman Marine B.V. is engaged in the marketing, sales, and servicing of marine engines, engineering products and accessories for propulsion, manoeuvring and steering parts, storage, electronic instruments, deck equipment and spare parts for all the engines and other equipment used in yachts.
These products are manufactured and assembled by us in India and sold under the name “Craftsman Marine” by our subsidiary. Craftsman Automation Singapore Pte Limited, also set up in 2008 in Singapore, is its strategic sourcing centre for overseas procurement, primarily for procurement of aluminum ingots, which is one of its key raw materials.
The company has three business segments :
Automotive – Powertrain and Others segment include engine parts such as cylinder block and cylinder head, camshafts, transmission parts, gear box housings, turbo charges and bearing caps.
The Aluminium Products segment include crank case and cylinder blocks for two-wheelers, engine and structural parts for passenger vehicles and gearbox housing for a heavy commercial vehicle.
This segment can be divided into two sub-segments, namely, High-End Sub-Assembly, Contract Manufacturing & Others and Storage Solution & Material Handling.
IPO Details:
IPO DateMarch 15th, 2021 to March 17th, 2021Issue TypeBook Built Issue IPO Issue Size5528161 Eq Shares of ₹5(aggregating up to ₹823.70 Cr)Fresh Issue1,006,711 Eq Shares of ₹5(aggregating up to ₹150.00 Cr)Offer for Sale4,521,450 Eq Shares of ₹5(aggregating up to ₹673.70 Cr)Face ValueRs.5 per equity shareIPO PriceRs.1488 to Rs.1490 equity shareMin Order Quantity10Listing AtBSE, NSE
IPO Objective:
The company purposes to utilize funds towards the following objectives;
Financial Performance:
Craftsman Automation’s financial performance (in INR crore)FY2018FY2019FY2020H1 FY2021Revenue1,522.91,831.61,501.1536.5Expenses1,479.61,692.11,437.9526.1Net income25.687.841.75.6Net margin: (%)1.74.82.81.0
Tentative Time Table:
Craftsman Automation commenced its operations in 1986 in Coimbatore, in the State of Tamil Nadu, India. It is a diversified engineering company with vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities.
It is the largest player involved in the machining of cylinder blocks and cylinder heads in the medium and heavy commercial vehicles category. Craftsman owns and operates 11 strategically located manufacturing facilities across seven cities in India, with a total built-up area of over 1.5 million sq. ft.
The revenues of the company have been in a declining mode over the last three years. However, the key point to note is that over the last five years the auto sector has not done pretty well and we are seeing a turnaround in the industry after the lockdown and Craftsman automation is doing well since then.
Craftsman is the top 3-4 component manufacturers with respect to cylinder block matching in the case of the tractor industry, which is a very positive thing for the company and we expect things to do better form year.
At the upper price band of Rs. 1490 and 3 years average EPS of Rs. 28.95 the PE works out to be 51x as while current the PE of the industry is 60.7x. The valuations of the company look attractive at the current level and as the auto industry is expected to do well in the near future we may expect that company should do well too.
Anupam Rasayan India Limited is one of the leading companies engaged in the custom synthesis and manufacturing of specialty chemicals in India. The company started business as a partnership firm in 1984 as a manufacturer of conventional products.
Their business verticals are (i) life science-related specialty chemicals comprising products related to agrochemicals, personal care and pharmaceuticals, and (ii) other specialty chemicals, comprising specialty pigment and dyes, and polymer additives, company’s focus is to manufacture products with sustainability using our continuous process technology through flow chemistry and photochemistry, greater R&D and engineering capabilities to deliver values for customers for their complex and multi-step synthesis projects.
Green manufacturing and green growth have always been at the top of the agenda, they have developed new eco-friendly, safer and novel routes for many products. Most of these products have been introduced on an exclusive basis for their customers.
Certain of their facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified companies with sound technology, environment consciousness, rich history of innovation through research, and a total commitment to excellence towards quality and sustainability.
There are six manufacturing sites that are located in the state of Gujarat: 4 sites are in Sachin, Surat and 2 state of art sites are in Jhagadia, Gujarat.
The company’s products and services are organized primarily in the following segments:
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IPO Details:
IPO Date March 12th, 2021 to March 16th, 2021 Issue Type Book Built Issue IPO Issue Size Rs 760 Cr Fresh Issue 13693693 Equity Shares aggregating to Rs 760 Cr Offer for Sale NIL Face Value Rs.10 per equity share IPO Price Rs.553 to Rs.555 equity share Min Order Quantity 27 Listing At BSE, NSE
IPO Objective:
The net proceeds of the Issue, i.e. Gross proceeds of the Issue less the Issue expenses (“Net Proceeds”) are proposed to be utilized in the following manner:
Financial Performance:
FY2018FY2019FY20209M FY2021Revenue349.2521.0539.4563.2Expenses299.4455.2468.0496.4Net income40.149.351.247.1Net margin: (%)11.59.59.58.4
Tentative Time Table:
Anupam Rasayan commenced operations in 1984 as a partnership firm with conventional products and now it makes specialty chemicals that involve multi-step synthesis and complex chemistries.
The company’s R&D team has successfully carried out the multi-step synthesis and scale-up for several new molecules in the area of life sciences related specialty chemicals and other specialty chemicals, and as a result, expanded its commercialized product portfolio from 25 products in Fiscal 2018 to 34 products in Fiscal 2020 and 36 products in the six months September 30, 2020
The company’s total revenue has increased at a CAGR of 24.29% from Rs 3,49.1 Cr in FY18 to Rs 5,39.3 Cr in FY20 and was Rs 2,37.5 Cr and Rs 3,73.5Cr in the six months ended September 30, 2019, and 2020, respectively.
EBITDA for the year 2018, 2019, 2020 and the six months ended September 30, 2019 and 2020 was Rs 74.5 Cr, Rs 92.1 Cr, Rs 1,34.8Cr, Rs 57.5 Cr, Rs 77.4 Cr, respectively while its EBITDA margin was 21.82%, 18.38%, 25.51%, 24.55% and 21.79%, respectively, for similar periods.
Its profit after tax and share of profit of associates was Rs 41.3 Cr, Rs 49.2Cr, Rs 52.9 Cr, Rs 21.7 Cr and Rs 26.4 Cr for Fiscals 2018, 2019, 2020 and the six months ended September 30, 2019, and 2020, respectively, while it's PAT margin was 11.83%, 9.45%, 9.82%, 9.15% and 7.09%.
The company’s revenue and PAT have increased over the year but the margins have declined. At an upper price band of Rs 555 and EPS of 6.94, the PE comes out to be 79.97 which is higher than the PE of peers which is at 42.81.
Eyeing the growth of specialty chemical business we may expect to see a boost in revenue and profit. However, companies might have to work on the margin front. The company would be paying off debt by raising money from the IPO which will help in gaining the margins going further.
In today’s world, it is extremely important for a woman to achieve financial liberty and independence. For those with an impactful career and becoming an essential part of the workplace, financial empowerment is just as much an essential factor for a secured future; something that is applicable to the homemakers as well.
We believe that each and every woman must give thought to grow financially and secure their positions for the long term. This can be achieved by making the right investment decisions.
In fact, making investments related to market-linked instruments can serve as a constant income source like a simple job for ladies.
In India, there are plenty of investment options available that offer long-term benefits to long-term investors. However, everyone should understand how and where to invest their hard-earned money.
Investment options such as mutual funds and stocks help women in creating and incrementing and compounding liquid cash reserves. Financial instruments such as Fixed Deposit, PPF, and EPF can help in saving your money while saving one’s money.
Also, several investment options can be used to generate constant monthly income, by earning interest on the principal amount. Apart from this, investing in fixed assets can generate financial security over the years.
Here are the top 10 investment vehicles that can secure and empower Indian Women financially:
PPF is still considered one of the most popular investment plans in India. This scheme is available in post offices and banks.
This low investment scheme has a tenure of 15 years with an interest rate of 7.1% Also, the PPF scheme helps one to save a lot of tax. This is because an investment amount in PPF can be claimed for a tax deduction under Section 80c of the Income Tax Act.
The annual investment amount of the PPF scheme ranges from ₹500 to ₹1.5 Lakh.
The biggest benefit of investing in a PPF account is its flexibility. i.e once can withdraw 50% of the amount after completing 5 years in investing in the PPF scheme.
Furthermore, the accumulated interest amount and principal are also exempted from tax at the time of withdrawal.
NPS or National Pension Scheme is a long-term retired pension scheme that is movable across locations and jobs. That means you don’t require to change your fund while locating to another city or state.
The investment product is fully managed by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA). One of the prime benefits of having NPS is that you can generate returns from equity and debt.
While in PPF, you can only invest solely in interest-earning instruments.
The minimum annual contribution for an NPS tier I to remain active has been reduced to ₹1000 from ₹6000.
NPS is a mix of fixed deposits, corporate bonds, equities, corporate bonds, liquid funds, government funds and more.
Investing in stocks might not be everyone’s cup of tea but it is considered one of the most attractive options due to huge returns. In fact, a stock’s investment carries higher risk as it can generate higher returns.
Also, you can generate a yearly return of 15% - 18% from the stocks you invest in. For better investment, it is suggested to invest in the right stocks at the right time.
Employees’ provident fund is one of the best investment options for working women as with the help of schemes they can easily avail of tax benefits and gather tax-free savings.
According to the Government of India, new women employees are required to contribute only 8% instead of 10% for the first three years. This will certainly increase their take-home pay.
Under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, the annual contribution up to ₹1.5 Lakh which you make towards the EPF account is free from tax.
Equity-linked savings schemes allow you to generate a higher rate of return about 15% to 18%. If we talk about the lock-in period, ELSS allows you to store away for just 3 years.
Any earnings that exceed ₹1 lakh are taxable. For better returns, one should keep in mind that ELSS can provide you with long term capital gains and taxed at 10%.
Bank Fixed deposits are another good investment for women that is available with both public and private sector banks. The investment amount and tenure are decided by the investor.
However, the interest rate of these deposits varies from bank to bank. As the investments have no maximum limits, fixed deposits can be broken and the amount can be withdrawn before the maturity date.
However, if one breaks the deposit before the completion of its tenure then it will affect the interest rate which is earned on the principal amount.
Mutual funds are also considered a good investment option, especially for women. Here, the investment amount is managed by the fund experts.
With SIP investment, you can earn subsequent wealth over a period of time, which reduces losses and maximizes ROI.
In mutual funds, investors can select the top funds offered by banks and numerous financial institutions. Also, it gives investors an opportunity to make choices from the products according to their requirements.
Mutual funds work on a strategy called a systematic investment plan or SIP wherein a specific amount is invested every month.
The key benefit of using SIP is to avoid huge losses.
Unit Linked Insurance Plan is the best way to create wealth with an addition to a life cover. The premiums that one pays for ULIP are eligible for deductions under section 80C.
Also, the return on maturity is exempted under section 10 10 (D). The returns generated from ULIP vary from the types of funds selected whether one opts for hybrid, debt or debt funds. Returns generated through ULIP are tax-free and could be quite impressive if the stock market performs well.
Buying gold is often considered a good investment option for Indian women. Although Gold prices are dynamic in nature, they can be considered as the safest instruments to invest in the long run.
Investment in gold requires no fixed quantity, which means as little as 5-gram gold coin in a year. Investing in gold gives you liquidity as when the price increases in the future, these coins can be exchanged either for cash or jewellery depends on the requirement.
Post office monthly income scheme aka Post office fixed deposit scheme is backed by the Government of India. This scheme holds a tenure of 5 years and the interest rate that is earned on this scheme is 6.9% per annum.
The minimum amount that can be deposited in the scheme is ₹1000 and the maximum amount that can be deposited is ₹1, 50, 000 per year.
Women spend 90 percent of their income on their families, and economically empowered women boost demand, have healthier and better-educated children, and raise human development levels.
On this women’s day, we firmly believe it is our moral obligation to empower women, to empower our Nation.
कीमती धातुओं के भाव मे मध्यवर्ती ट्रेंड की गिरावट जारी है। घरेलु वायदा मे सोने के भाव पिछले सप्ताह 1500 रुपय प्रति दस ग्राम तक टूट कर 44200 रुपय के निचले स्तरों को छू गए है।
चाँदी के भाव पिछले सप्ताह 3000 रुपय प्रति किलो तक टूट कर 65500 रुपय के स्तरों पर पहुंच चुके है। कॉमेक्स वायदा सोना और चाँदी मे पिछले सप्ताह क्रमशः 2.5 प्रतिशत तथा 4 प्रतिशत की गिरावट देखि गई है। डॉलर की तुलना मे रुपया 1.5 प्रतिशत तक सप्ताह मे मजबूत हुआ है।
अमेरिकी बॉन्ड यील्ड मे लगातार चार महीनों से तेज़ी जारी है। पिछले सप्ताह 10 वर्षो की बॉन्ड यील्ड 1.58 प्रतिशत के ऊपरी स्तरों को छू गई है। सोने के विपरीत दिशा मे चलने वाला डॉलर इंडेक्स सप्ताह मे 1.5 प्रतिशत मजबूत हो कर चार महीने की उचाई पर पहुंच गया है। केंद्रीय बैंक का ध्यान अब मुद्रास्फीति पर शिफ्ट होने लगा है। लेकिन, बढ़ती दरे और अर्थव्यवस्था मे सुधार सोने पर दबाव बना रही है।
इसी समय कोविड-19 टीकों के बड़े पैमाने पर लगने से वैश्विक सुधार की उम्मीद बढ़ी है जिससे निवेशकों को पारंपरिक सुरक्षित मांग से अन्य संपत्तियों में निवेश करने के लिए प्रेरित किया है। कुछ निवेशक स्पष्ट रूप से बिटकॉइन और डिजिटल संपत्ति को सोने मे निवेश के विकल्प के रूप में देख रहे है।
फ़ेडरल रिज़र्व के प्रमुख जेरोम पॉवेल के बयान के बाद कीमती धातुओं मे गिरावट बढ़ गई, पॉवेल ने लंबी अवधि की यील्ड बढ़त पर किसी तरह का जोर नहीं दिया जिससे, इनमे बढ़त कायम रही। उन्होंने कहा कि वह वित्तीय स्थितियों की निगरानी कर रहे हैं और बाजारों की अव्यवस्थित चाल पर विचार कर रहे है।
भारतीय गहनों की मांग दो दशक के निचले स्तरों से बढ़ना शुरू हुई है, जिसमें सोने की कीमतें मनोवैज्ञानिक रूप से महत्वपूर्ण स्तर 50,000 रुपये प्रति 10 ग्राम से नीचे आ गई है, जिसने पिछले साल भारत मे खरीदारों को सोने से दूर रखा था। सोने के भाव सस्ते होने से, चीन में सोना अब लंदन की कीमतों से प्रीमियम पर है, जो मांग में सुधार का एक और संकेत है। विकासशील देशो की बढ़ती आय और सोने की खदानों मे घटता उत्पादन लंबी अवधि मे मांग बढ़ा सकता है।
इस सप्ताह कीमती धातुओं के भाव मे बिकवाली का दबाव रह सकता है। सोने मे 43800 रुपय के निचले स्तरों पर सपोर्ट है तथा 45000 रुपय पर प्रतिरोध है। चाँदी के भाव मे भी मंदी रह सकती है। इसमें 64500 रुपय पर सपोर्ट और 67500 रुपय पर प्रतिरोध है।
Redington is a leading distributor of technology & communication products and provider of services and solutions across 37 emerging markets, Redington will get a positive push government is preparing to unveil another incentive to drive local manufacturing of IT products including tablets, laptops and servers, three sources closely involved in the drafting of the plan told Reuters.
The new performance-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, which offers cash-back to manufacturers for exports, will have a budget of up to 70 billion rupees ($964.5 million) over five years. It's expected to be launched by the end of February.
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Incorporated in 1999, MTAR Technologies is a leading national player in the precision engineering industry. The company is primarily engaged in the manufacturing of mission-critical precision components with close tolerance and in critical assemblies through its precision machining, assembly, specialized fabrication, testing, and quality control processes.
Since its inception, MTAR Technologies has significantly expanded its product portfolio including critical assemblies i.e. Liquid propulsion engines to GSLV Mark III, Base Shroud Assembly & Airframes for Agni Programs, Actuators for LCA, power units for fuel cells, Fuel machining head, Bridge & Column, Drive Mechanisms, Thimble Package, etc. A wide range of complex product portfolios meets the varied requirements of the Indian nuclear, Defense, and Space sector. ISRO, NPCIL, DRDO, Bloom Energy, Rafael, Elbit, etc. are some of the esteem clients.
Currently, the firm has 7 state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Hyderabad, Telangana that undertake precision machining, assembly, specialized fabrication, brazing and heat treatment, testing and quality control, and other specialized processes.
IPO Details:
IPO Date Mar 3, 2021 to Mar 5, 2021Issue Type Book Built Issue IPO Issue Size Equity Shares of Rs.10 totaling up to Rs. 596.41 Crore Fresh Issue Equity Shares of Rs.10 totaling up to Rs. 123.52croreOffer for Sale Equity Shares of Rs.10 totaling up to Rs.472.89 crore Face Value Rs.10 per equity share IPO Price Per Equity Share: Rs. 574-575 Min Order Quantity 26 Listing At BSE, NSE
IPO Objective :
The company proposes to utilize the Net Proceeds from the Fresh Issue towards funding the following objects:
Financial Performance:
Particulars For the year/period ended (₹ in million)31-Dec-2031-Mar-2031-Mar-1931-Mar-18 Total Assets3,819.143,462.713,051.582,810.32Total Revenue1,779.912,181.421,859.101,605.45Profit After Tax280.69313.18391.9954.23
Tentative Time Table:
IPO Opening Date: 3rd March 2021IPO Closing Date: 5th March 2021Finalisation of Basis of Allotment: 10th March 2021Initiation of refunds: 12th March 2021Transfer of shares to Demat account: 15th March 2021Listing Date: 16th March 2021
Hyderabad-based MTAR Technologies is a leading player in the precision-engineering industry develops and manufactures equipment for the defense, aerospace, clean energy, and nuclear energy sectors.
The company has long-standing relationships of over three to four decades with customers such as the Indian Space Research Organization (“ISRO”) and the Defense Research and Development Organization (“DRDO”), and have been able to supply specialized products to the Indian space programmes and the Indian missile programme, respectively.
The company’s aggregate Order Book as of November 30, 2020, was Rs.356 crores, comprising Order Book in the nuclear, space and defence, and clean energy sectors of Rs.93 crores, Rs.172 crores and Rs.86 crores respectively. These numbers signify the strength of the company. When it comes to Clean energy which is a boom these days, accounts for 64.34% of its revenues in FY2020 which also depicts its strong hold in the Clean energy sector.
The company is also focusing on its expansion plans and for the same, it is establishing an additional manufacturing facility at Adibatlaand in Hyderabad which is expected to become operational in Fiscal 2022.MTAR Technologies owns a large range of equipment, resulting in increased fixed costs.
When it comes to the financial performance of MTAR Technologies over the last three years highlights significant growth. The total revenue of the company showed a 3-year CAGR growth of 16.57%. Further, between 2018 and 2020, the profit after tax grew at a staggering CAGR of 14.39%. Also, the company’s total assets grew at a CAGR of 11%. The company’s Earnings Per Share is 11.11 and the Price to Earnings ratio stands at 51.75. As a niche player, the company is expected to gain fancy after the listing as it will be the first company to list in this segment.
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