Heavier Battering
The third quarter results tell a more disturbing story about the business environment than the previous ones. Not only are profits down, sales too have taken a big hit this time
Feb 12, 2009
A Squeeze On Margins
India Inc. registered strong sales growth, but higher costs pressures led to sharp fall in the net profit of September quarter
Nov 21, 2008
The OLM Portfolio's Performance
It's a subdued market this calendar year, trading as it is 17 per cent lower than in the beginning of 2008, on concerns over slower growth and inflation. Earnings, however, have been good so far with 29 Nifty companies clocking an average earnings growth of over 20 per cent. An update on how OLM's picks performed
May 22, 2008
The OLM Portfolio's Performance
Markets are looking uncertain, but earnings seem to be fairly on track as of now. Thirteen Nifty companies have declared numbers for the March quarter with an average growth of 19.27 per cent, up from 17.31 per cent in the December quarter. As we go to press, eight companies from the OLM portfolio have declared results. Our recommendation on all these stocks is HOLD.
May 9, 2008
Having a measure of the market (in 2007)
2007 has been an action packed year for equity markets. At the end of the year, we find that our stock picks have gained hugely
Dec 19, 2007
You bought them then, but what about now?
Four months after Outlook Money recommended these stocks, we check how they have fared.
And if you did not buy then, there are some that you can still pick up
Jul 17, 2007
Stock Picks: Where are our picks now?
Buying stocks is not a case of fill it, shut it, forget it. Periodic reviews are necessary to ensure that your investments stay on track
Jun 19, 2007
A second glance at past favourites
In our second review of Outlook Money's Stock Picks, we look afresh at four scrips we had recommended in the previous two quarters and offer our present take on them
Jun 1, 2007
Earnings up, but prices go down
We analyse the fourth quarter results of companies and find out what impact they had on their stocks. Also, an update on the fortunes of our previously recommended stock picks
May 2, 2007
Mixed Performance
Despite the not-so-encouraging Q2 results of 1,217 companies the overall growth rate seems sustainable.
Nov 17, 2005
So Far, So Good
The first-half report card shows that India Inc is still moving in high gear. With no telltale signs of downshifting, and valuations reasonable, the market still looks good.
Nov 16, 2004
Finance is the
Engine of Growth
An analysis of 1,266 companies' latest quarter results throws up eight sectors to watch carefully.
Nov 15, 2003
Indo Rama: Wait and watch
Consider investing in Indo Rama after it recedes to Rs 60-65 levels.
Oct 18, 2003
A season of plenty
India Inc. seems to be on a comeback trail going by the results for the quarter ended June 2003. A ringside view of the action here.
Aug 18, 2003