The company had been keen to sell the stake in the GCC business for some time now given a hypercompetitive environment, lower growth (a third of the India business) and lower margins
While some brokerages believe that the issue could escalate and be detrimental for Cipla, others believe that the Warning Letter was on expected lines and the impact may not be meaningful
Brokerages favour the stock, citing promising growth prospects and justified rich valuations
One way that the company can improve margins is by increasing the localisation content
Q2 of 2023-24 saw a profit metamorphosis as standout firms marked the biggest earnings upgrades
While demand woes continued to plague the export market, growth was largely on the back of domestic demand
Valuations may continue to trade at a premium
The company delivered a better than expected performance in Q2FY24 on the back of healthy revenue growth and expansion in operating profit margins
Margin pressures could remain as sales dip and cost inflation take a bite
Overall, the revenues were down 19 per cent on the back of lower agrochemical prices and inventory destocking
Aided by a 10 per cent increase in volumes and 5 per cent increase in realisations
Amid concerns over small and midcap valuations, brokerages suggest navigating the investment landscape like a well-timed fireworks display, favouring the brilliance of largecap stocks
Going ahead, the company has guided for a double-digit sales growth
Motilal Oswal Research is factoring in 25 per cent net profit growth annually over FY23-25, adjusting for Covid-led business in FY23
Analysts revise EPS estimates; valuations hovering at long-term averages, limiting upsides
India's leading airline did well in a seasonally weak quarter for the industry and after paying fees and charges
The specialty segment and domestic business act as the lifeblood, coursing through the largest pharma company in the country, fuelling both revenue and margins
The sales in the quarter were led by the premium Camellias project which had bookings of Rs 720 crore
Led by the US market which rose by 31 per cent, the company posted a 16 per cent growth in revenues
The company's market share in Lanreotide (growth hormone disorder drug) improved from 18 per cent in Q1FY24 to 20 per cent now