Ram Prasad Sahu

Stories by Ram Prasad Sahu

How Bajaj Auto, TVS Motor may outperform Hero MotoCorp

How Bajaj Auto, TVS Motor may outperform Hero MotoCorp

Rediff.com   6 Jan 2021

Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor are the largest exporters in the listed space with export revenues of Rs 12,000 crore and Rs 5,000 crore.

Bajaj Auto is world's first two-wheeler maker to cross Rs 1 trn market cap

Bajaj Auto is world's first two-wheeler maker to cross Rs 1 trn market cap

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2021

After selling brands like Pulsar, Boxer, Platina and RE in over 70 countries, Bajaj Auto plans to enter Thailand this year followed by Brazil next year.

Roadblocks in the path of Maruti Suzuki

Roadblocks in the path of Maruti Suzuki

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2020

Among the key concerns of the Street is market share losses in growth segments, led by higher competitive pressures.

Why Cipla is a good bet for long-term investment

Why Cipla is a good bet for long-term investment

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2020

While Covid-related sales may come down going ahead, analysts expect the company's domestic sales to outperform the market, led by the chronics portfolio, which accounts for 55 per cent of sales.

M&M's margins to moderate in coming quarters

M&M's margins to moderate in coming quarters

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2020

Rising commodity costs, coupled with other marketing-related expenses, could weigh on profitability in the coming quarters.

Should you invest in these 5 stocks?

Should you invest in these 5 stocks?

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2020

These five stocks, which have lagged the markets over the last two years, have doubled in value since March 23.

Covid blues: Data surge, 4G transition save telcos

Covid blues: Data surge, 4G transition save telcos

Rediff.com   28 Jul 2020

Among other segments, home broadband subscriptions have picked up and the virtual private network service, too, increased by around 15 per cent.

Jio's plan to make India '2G-mukt' will hit Vodafone Idea hard

Jio's plan to make India '2G-mukt' will hit Vodafone Idea hard

Rediff.com   17 Jul 2020

Jio is planning to win over 350 million 2G feature phone users by launching a smartphone at a fraction of the current cost.

India Inc's Q4 net profit takes a 22% hit

India Inc's Q4 net profit takes a 22% hit

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2020

While margins contracted by 30 basis points on y-o-y basis, they fell a sharper 120 basis points on a sequential basis to 16.8 per cent. Profitability was impacted adversely due to subdued demand, tepid realisations in commodity sectors, and negative operating leverage.

Stocks that will be hit if border situation worsens

Stocks that will be hit if border situation worsens

Rediff.com   18 Jun 2020

Experts believe while escalation with Pakistan might not have a significant impact on trade economics, both India and China have major trade and investments in each others' economies. While the dispute might continue, it could have a temporary effect on the markets.

Jio more valuable than rest of RIL

Jio more valuable than rest of RIL

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2020

FB deal puts RIL on course to be debt-free next year; Reliance Retail biggest gainer from WhatsApp, JioMart arrangement.

Why Sun Pharma stock will remain under pressure

Why Sun Pharma stock will remain under pressure

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2019

The weakness in the stock was because of inspections by the American drug regulator at its Halol plant in Gujarat which resulted in eight observations, as well as a downward revision of speciality drug payoffs.

In the slow lane: Top 10 auto stocks fall 21% in 6 months

In the slow lane: Top 10 auto stocks fall 21% in 6 months

Rediff.com   28 Aug 2019

With little clarity on the demand outlook, investors should wait out the next couple of quarters rather than rush in to catch a falling knife, says Ram Prasad Sahu.

Summer stocks for your portfolio

Summer stocks for your portfolio

Rediff.com   8 May 2019

Given the school break, this is the peak travel season and companies catering to the 'friends and family' segment are expected to gain.

10 stocks most likely to make investors RICH!

10 stocks most likely to make investors RICH!

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2019

From Dabur to HUL, here are 10 stocks with significant rural exposure in the auto, agri-chemical and fast moving consumer goods sectors, which should see an uptick in sales growth.

Battle of the giants: HUL beats ITC in both volume and M-cap

Battle of the giants: HUL beats ITC in both volume and M-cap

Rediff.com   21 May 2018

Price cuts post the November GST rate rationalisation helped improve volume growth for HUL, what pegged back sales for ITC is adverse social media rumours against Aashirvaad atta, its single-largest FMCG brand.

Meet Dalal Street's wealth creating machines

Meet Dalal Street's wealth creating machines

Rediff.com   16 May 2018

From MRF to Shree Cement: 23 companies which delivered 30% CAGR in 15 years.

How Malvinder and Shivinder Singh destroyed the legacy they inherited

How Malvinder and Shivinder Singh destroyed the legacy they inherited

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2018

Over-expansion, bad management, and multiple allegations irreparably taint Malvinder and Shivinder Singh

Is TCS moving too fast, too soon?

Is TCS moving too fast, too soon?

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2018

Street may be ignoring TCS headwinds as the stock's peak valuation doesn't seem justified by BFSI weakness, likely higher US tax rates and stronger rupee, reports Ram Prasad Sahu.

This is why Godrej is a big name in India's real estate sector

This is why Godrej is a big name in India's real estate sector

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2017

In the quarter ended September 30, the Pirojsha Godrej-led firm recorded Rs 492 crore net sales, up 49% year-on-year