BM Focused Small Cap

While the markets have come nearer to their highs the small caps haven’t moved at all. We think that the small caps are sitting on the cusp of a big move up.&nbsp;In this context we are launching our ‘BM Focused Small cap’ smallcase. And like always we will put in our own Rs 5 lakhs every month into this scheme 1)&nbsp;Investment Philosophy: Investing in smallcaps can be rewarding if we can select market leaders growing at 20% plus with high return on equity of more than 20% and which are available at decent valuations. We have selected companies where there is industry tailwind for the next 3-5 years. We will avoid companies where there are corporate governance issues. We aim to focus on protecting downside risk.&nbsp;2)&nbsp;Our Personal Investment: Based on our principle of having ‘thick’ skin in the game, we will put in ₹5,00,000 every month in our new smallcase also. Halwai apni mithai khata hai.3)Average Market Capitalisation: the weighted average market cap is approximately ₹15,000 crores. We don’t want to buy ultra-illiquid smallcaps run by untested and unscrupulous promoters.4)&nbsp;Minimum Amount: Theoretically, you can start with Rs 50,000. And scale it up as and when you can. This is a flat fees model. We don’t charge money on AUM. So, the more you put in the better it gets for you.&nbsp;5)Portfolio Concentration: This will be a concentrated portfolio of 15 stocks divided across Consumer, Financials, Capital Goods, Construction Real Estate6)Portfolio Benchmark : Nifty Smallcap100

Basant Maheshwari Wealth Advisers LLP  offers portfolio management and Investment advisory services. The firm focuses on investing in companies which have predictable and consistent earnings and can typically generate above average earnings growth over longer periods of time. 


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Technofunda Portfolio

Focus on investing in companies with strong fundamentals, growth potential and decent levels of valuation.

WealthCulture is a SEBI registered research house with the mission of helping retail investors in their wealth creation journey through fundamental, data backed, actionable research. We want to create a mindset that enables retail investors to think like owners and not traders, a mindset that calls for discipline and patience and the culture of learning. Proud to be with you in this wonderful journey called investing!

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Banking Tracker

The banking sector in India has witnessed a remarkable evolution over the years, transitioning from outdated and inefficient systems to emerging as one of the most technologically advanced sectors. Government reforms, increased consumer demand, improved asset quality, and technological advancements have been key drivers of this transformation. <ul><li>Strong regulatory oversight and credible monetary policy of the Reserve Bank of India have enabled stable growth of the sector.&nbsp;</li><li>Growing disposable income and a large consumer market have been driving the demand for banking services, including loans for housing, automobiles, education, and personal expenses.</li><li>The government has supported the sector with several measures such as Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana, and Direct Benefit Transfer aimed to integrate marginalised populations into the formal banking system. This increased participation in the banking sector has contributed to the growth in deposits and credit.</li><li>Furthermore, India has also been at the forefront of embracing the digital revolution. The widespread adoption of mobile banking, the dominance of UPI, and the thriving credit card industry have propelled India's financial system to be more technologically advanced than other countries.</li></ul> This smallcase comprises private and public sector banks to allow investors to efficiently track and invest in the banking sector.

We’re SEBI registered research analyst creating Thematic & Quantamental curated stock/ETF portfolios. Data analysis is the heart and soul behind our portfolio construction & with 50+ offerings, we have something for everyone.

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GVSR- Smart Engineering Solutions - Value Buys

With increased scarcity of water - both for domestic and industrial uses, the demand for innovative and sustainable water management solutions is immense . For example, treating sea water for industrial use, solid waste management, potable water management are some of the areas that are likely to be in great demand in the future. Companies with a vision to innovate superior technological solutions are likely to benefit in this space and gain market share in both industrial and municipal end-markets. We aim to include stocks of companies that provide eco-friendly water &amp; waste management solutions, into the smallcase portfolio, in an opportunistic way. Note: Being a thematic smallcase, suggested (not mandatory - completely discretionary in your hands) amount of investment is of the order of Rs. 1.00 Lakh. It can be higher or lower based on individual's investible surplus, risk appetite , risk capacity, risk profile, asset allocation framework etc. This is a research recommendation in that sense. Conditions apply.

GVSRwealth is the trade-name used by Mr. Venkata Subrahmanyam Gutala (GVS) who is registered with SEBI as the Research Analyst. He is from IIM-Bangalore, with specialisation in Finance.  GVSR's primary motto is to provide professional investment services support of high quality, to millions of aspiring middle and upper middle class, who are in the pursuit of their wealth goals. 

About the Smallcase Manager:  GVS has a Masters Degree from IIM-Bangalore, with specialization in Finance. He was also a  former Partner at PwC India and Grant Thornton India, respectively. He has more than 6 years of Investment Advisory exp. to date

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The PE List

Venture Capital funds and Private Equity firms invest in early stage or growth phase companies that show long – term growth potential.• These firms invest in companies which possess qualities such as innovative/disruptive technologies, competent management teams and well-developed business models. They also conduct extensive due diligence regarding the company’s business model, management team, industry dynamics, growth prospects, etc. before investing.• These firms usually take board seats and provide advice, support, introductions, etc. related to operations, strategy, and financial management of the company• This combination of funding and expertise usually results in good growth prospects for the investee companyThis smallcase consists of stocks in which PE and or VC firms hold high stakes.

Hasn't fared well - amongst the low performers

Performance

Seems to be overvalued vs the market average

Valuation

Lagging behind the market in financials growth

Growth

Showing good signs of profitability & efficiency

Profitability

The stock is overpriced but is not in the overbought zone

Current price is more than the intrinsic value

Fundamentals

Good time to consider, stock is not in the overbought zone

Entry point

Promoter pledged holding

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House of Tata

Tata Group is an internationally recognised Indian conglomerate. Founded in 1868 by Jamsetji Tata, the group operates interests in diverse sectors such as information technology, automobiles, steel, chemicals, power production, consumer products etc. <ul><li>The group operates in more than 100 countries across 6 continents. In 2021-22, the revenue of all Tata companies was estimated to be ₹9.6 trillion. These companies collectively employ over 935,000 people.</li><li>The group owns global brands like Jaguar Land Rover, Tetley Tea, Titan, Taj Hotels, Starbucks, Air India, Vistara, Westside, etc.</li><li>A total of 17 Tata companies are listed on the stock exchanges, four of which are part of the Nifty 50 index. As of March 2023, these 4 Nifty companies have a combined market cap in excess of ₹5.5 lakh crores.</li></ul> This smallcase is suitable for investors seeking exposure to a diversified group of a legacy company, Tata Group.

House of Mahindra

Mahindra &amp; Mahindra (M&amp;M) was founded as a steel trading company in 1945. It subsequently forayed into the automotive industry by acquiring a license to assemble the iconic Willys Jeep.&nbsp; <ul><li>By the 1960s, the company had diversified into farm mechanisation and started manufacturing tractors. Currently, it is the largest tractor company in the world by volume and sells in over 50 countries.&nbsp; M&amp;M consolidated its hold on the Indian tractor market after acquiring Punjab Tractors (now Swaraj) in 2007.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul> <ul><li>The company took the SUV market by storm by launching the iconic Mahindra Bolero in 2000, which was the highest-selling SUV for 10 years in a row.&nbsp;</li></ul> <ul><li>Today, the group operates across 22 different industries like automotive, farm equipment, logistics, financial services, defence manufacturing, etc. with a presence in 100+ countries, and 250,000+ employees and derives half of its revenues from abroad.&nbsp;</li></ul> <ul><li>The group’s listed companies have a combined market cap of more than Rs. 3 lakh Crore as of January 2023, and 2 of them are part of the Nifty 50 index.&nbsp;</li></ul> This smallcase will provide exposure to a diverse group of companies from the iconic Mahindra Group.

Price return has been average, nothing exciting

Insurance Tracker

India's insurance market is well-positioned to become one of the largest insurance markets globally within the next decade, attracting both domestic and international players. As per the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), India’s insurance industry is projected to reach $222 billion by 2026 and become the sixth-largest insurance market globally, surpassing countries like Germany, Canada, Italy, and South Korea.&nbsp; <ul><li>Since life insurance penetration accounts for less than 5% of the GDP in India, there’s a huge untapped market for both existing and new players. The life insurance industry in India is projected to achieve significant growth, with premiums expected to reach ₹24 lakh crore ($317.98 billion) by fiscal year 2030-31.&nbsp;</li><li>India ranks as the 4th largest general insurance market in Asia and the 14th largest globally.</li><li>As per the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), the insurance industry in India is projected to reach $222 billion by 2026, propelling the country to become the sixth-largest insurance market globally within the next decade</li><li>India’s burgeoning middle class, rapid digitalisation, increasing awareness about financial well-being and robust regulatory support will drive the growth of the insurance industry.&nbsp;</li></ul> This smallcase comprises listed insurance companies to allow investors to efficiently track and invest in the insurance sector.&nbsp;

Green Energy

This is a portfolio of stocks, which will get benefit from the energy transition. Energy transition refers to the global energy sector’s shift from fossil-based systems of energy production and consumption — including oil, natural gas, and coal — to renewable energy sources like wind and solar, as well as other sources like biofuels.&nbsp;Major Investment Rationales -Ø&nbsp;Things like solar panel installations, electric vehicle sales are at record highs.Ø&nbsp;ESG factors in Investing – Due to ESG factors in Investing, the energy transition will continue to increase in importance.Ø&nbsp;Renewable electricity is increasingly cheaper than any new power capacity based on fossil fuels, according to a report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).Ø&nbsp;Climate change is set to be one of the top priorities for the world.Ø&nbsp;More than a hundred countries have&nbsp;joined an alliance&nbsp;aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050.

Niveshaay is a SEBI Registered Investment Advisory Firm with a Dedicated Research Team specializing in unearthing high quality undervalued stocks.  We focus on few high conviction stocks that exhibit chances to outperform and have out sized impact on the portfolio.

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Nanocap Champs

We discover nano cap companies with market cap of less than 500 crore which has an independent and credible board using our proprietary database and board scoring algorithms. To learn more about our strategy, read more. We score boards based on the reputation of the board members depending on their previous work history, educational qualifications and association with other companies using advanced AI/ML algorithms. This is a systematic process where we generate proprietary data and apply tenets of behavioral finance like disposition effect, loss aversion, convenience yield. The process is a mix of algorithmic and discretionary fundamental stock picking. The process aims to use<ul><li>Public disclosure data to calculate independence of boards based on their reputation, gender diversity, professional links etc as factors.</li><li>Look for consistency of sales growth, operating margins and tax payment history</li><li>Look for adjustments to earnings using accounting principles and one time adjustments</li><li>Seek out turnover in the board and reasons for the same</li></ul> We expect these tiny companies to become mid sized companies compounding investor capital. The portfolio is constructed sector neutral to NSE Smallcap Index, providing sector risk diversification. DISCLAIMER: This portfolio is not available for US persons, including US citizens and residents.&nbsp;The portfolio represented herein is available only to Indian residents.&nbsp;For US persons, please refer to the LotusDew website: <a href="https://www.lotusdew.co" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.lotusdew.co</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

This portfolio is not available for US persons, including US citizens and residents.  The portfolio represented herein is available only to Indian residents.  For US persons, please refer to the LotusDew website: www.lotusdew.co

Lotusdew is a DIPP recognized wealth tech company under Startup India Program (DIPP38086). We use big data and machine learning to extract investment ideas from broad regulatory disclosures. We provide quantitative investment management, asset allocation and portfolio construction advise based on our proprietary models.


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House of Murugappa

Murugappa group started as a money lender in 1900 in present-day Myanmar. Subsequently, the group diversified into textiles, agriculture and financial services. At the time of World War II, the company moved its assets into India and established its headquarters in present-day Chennai.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <ul><li>The Murugappa group operates across 40 countries in diverse sectors like financial services, agriculture, engineering, textile, and real estate development.</li><li>With a legacy of 120+ years and household brands like Hercules, Parry’s, Chola and more under its belt, the Murugappa group has an excellent reputation and track record of building successful businesses.</li><li>For FY22, the group posted a turnover of ₹54,722 crores and a net profit of ₹5,520 crores, registering a year-on-year growth of 31% and 23% respectively.&nbsp;</li></ul> This smallcase will provide exposure to a diverse group of efficiently managed, fast-growing companies.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Auto Tracker

India’s automotive industry has been a critical contributor to the growth of the Indian economy, besides facilitating the basic mobility of Indians. The auto sector also generates export revenues and supports numerous other MSMEs that operate in the auto ancillary and metals industry.&nbsp; <ul><li>The automobile industry in India is one of the largest and fastest-growing sectors contributing to 7.1% of India’s GDP.</li><li>India aims to double its auto industry size to ₹15 lakh crores by the end of 2024.</li><li>In terms of global rankings in manufacturing output, India is second largest in two-wheelers, seventh largest in commercial vehicles, sixth largest in passenger vehicles and the largest in tractors.</li><li>The automobile industry is poised for steady growth, driven by the rising middle-class population, increasing disposable incomes, and the government’s push for electric vehicles.</li></ul> This smallcase comprises automobiles, auto parts, batteries and tyre companies to allow investors to efficiently track and invest in the automobile sector.

Digital Inclusion

India has witnessed a digital revolution in recent years, driven by increased internet penetration, smartphone adoption, and affordable data plans. With 692+ million internet users, India is now the 2nd largest online market behind China. This number is expected to grow to 900 million by 2025. While India is the second most populous country in the world, only about 47% of people use the internet. In developed countries like the US and Japan, more than 90% of people access the internet.<ul><li>In Budget 2023-24, the government highlighted its plans to enable 5G services in India by setting up 100 labs in engineering institutions. The labs will be focused towards building applications such as smart classrooms, precision farming, intelligent transport systems, and healthcare applications using 5G services.&nbsp;</li><li>The volume of digital payment transactions has increased from 5,554 crore transactions in 2021-22 to 8,840 crore in 2022-23. The government plans to continue providing fiscal support to the payment infrastructure in the current financial year.</li><li>Additionally, the government is encouraging domestic mobile phone production through various exemptions on customs duty. In the last financial year, mobile phone production in India increased from 5.8 crore units valued at about ₹18,900 crores in 2014-15 to 31 crore units valued at over ₹2.75 lakh crores.&nbsp;</li></ul> This smallcase consists of companies like data providers, equipment manufacturers, &amp; infra enablers working towards a digital India.

MAE Wealth Generator

It is primarily designed for the Investors, who wish to invest for longer time frame and in the well diversified portfolio of Large, Mid and Small Cap. Our system of picking the stock is purely Investible Factor based and system driven, it does not have any human intervention in the finding an outperforming large cap, mid cap and small cap stocks. Hench enabling the Investor to get an Alpha over the Benchmark Return<ul><li>Focusing on the Undervalued Stocks to generate wealth in longer time frame</li><li>Focusing on the Relative Based Analysis with in the Sector and Category</li><li>Dynamic Percentage of allocation in different category of stocks</li></ul>

Modern Algos (MAE) is the SEBI registered research analyst. MAE engages itself in developing various models and methods, which enables the retail users to access all the required inputs/data/analysis under one umbrella, through an able team of professionals coming from years of experience in Technology/ Development/Business Analytics/ Business Development with hands-on experience of deploying the models and methods with appropriate key execution skills.

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Handpicked PSU Gems

The stock is underpriced but is in the overbought zone

Current price is less than the intrinsic value

Not a good time to consider, stock is in the overbought zone

The stock has a moderate number of red flags

Bringing the Bling

Rising disposable income, improving brand awareness and increasing purchase power have changed India&rsquo;s spending habits.
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<li>There is a surge in expenditure on luxury goods and services, a trend that is expected to continue</li>
<li>These goods and services include high-end jewellery, high-brand cosmetics, apparels, luxury cars, consumer electronic goods, etc</li>
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This smallcase comprises companies that are catering to India&rsquo;s increasing affinity for luxury goods and services.

Less expense ratio implies better returns over the long term

Expense Ratio

ETF has not been able to closely match its benchmark returns

Tracking Error

ETF has not been able to generate better price return than bank FD

Return vs FD Rates

Good time to consider, as ETF is not in overbought zone

Entry Point

NIPPON INDIA ETF Long Term Gilt objective is to provide investment returns closely corresponding to the total returns of the securities as represented by the Nifty 8-13 yr G-Sec Index before expenses, subject to tracking errors

ETF	Tracking ErrorTracking Error	Expense RatioExpense Ratio	LiquidityLiquidity
Nippon IN ETF Nifty 8-13 yr G-Sec Long Term Gilt	1.06%	0.10%	High
LIC MF Nifty 8-13 yr G-Sec ETF	1.06%	0.16%	Low
Mirae Asset Nifty 8-13 yr G-Sec ETF	1.05%	0.10%	Low

Nippon IN ETF Nifty 8-13 yr G-Sec Long Term Gilt

Nippon IN ETF Nifty 8-13 yr G-Sec Long Term Gilt

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What are peers and why compare against them?

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