Ram Prasad Sahu
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Fund infusion critical for SpiceJet
Recent policy decisions on fuel import and FDI are positive, but the carrier needs to improve load factors and cut costs
High debt mars Pantaloon's prospects
The company needs to deleverage and improve same-store sales to reverse the trend of rising interest costs
Acquisitions, products to drive growth
While it will be difficult for Sun Pharma to replicate the Dec quarter performance, a strong product pipeline and cash kitty of $1 bn are seen as key growth drivers
No operational gains yet
While any deleveraging move is positive and could lead to a rerating, RCom has to improve operational performance and increase its revenue market share
Aiming to recover lost ground
While revenue market share loss is a negative, the trend in new subscriber numbers indicates Bharti Airtel is focusing on improving its volumes and expanding user base
TVS Motor stock price set to skid further on rising competition
While firm plans launches, analysts have lowered volume estimates and expect profits, margins to remain under pressure
Battling rate hikes, and winning
A conservative strategy over the past year helped ICICI Prudential's Chaitanya Pande deliver good returns in a challenging debt environment
Consistency pays
A focus on secular growth businesses at a reasonable price, especially at a time when the markets are paying a premium for quality stocks, has helped Prashant Jain beat the benchmarks
Strong project pipeline boost for Sobha Developers
Operational performance above expectations, improving cash flow being used to sustain growth and lower debt
Hero MotoCorp sweats on growth, competition
Rising competition in the executive segment from the likes of Honda and a slowing domestic market for motorcycles weigh on prospects
Litigation clouds Sun Pharmaceutical
Whichever way the judgement in the Protonix case goes, it is likely to be a trendsetter for companies looking to launch generic drugs in the future in prized markets such as the US
