Technofunda Investing Weekly Wrap - Issue#77


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Weekly Wrap - Issue # 77

17 May 2025

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๐Ÿ“ˆ Market Kya Lagta Hai

Nifty 50 ๐Ÿ”ผ +1.73%

Midcap 150 ๐Ÿ”ผ +6.96%

Smallcap 250 ๐Ÿ”ผ +8.79%

Sectors in Focus


Major Corporate Developments This Week

  1. HFCL: Company Bags Rs 157 Crore Order for BharatNet Phase III in West Bengal.
  2. Cochin Shipyard: Company and Drydocks World are collaborating to strengthen Indiaโ€™s ship repair and offshore fabrication capabilities.
  3. Allied Blenders: Company to consider fund raising via equity shares or securities on May 15
  4. Piramal Pharma: Company announced a $90 Million investment to expand its US facilities in Lexington, KY and Riverview, MI.
  5. Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) received fresh orders worth โ‚น572 crore post April 7, 2025. Orders include: Integrated Drone Detection and Interdiction System (ID-DIS), Software Defined Radio (SDR) and Data Communication Units (DCU) for attack gunsAI-based ship solutions, simulators, jammers, spares, and services.
  6. Zaggle Prepaid: Net Profit at Rs 31.12 Cr Vs Rs 19.15 Cr, Revenue at Rs 412.10 Cr Vs Rs 273.3 Cr (YoY)
  7. PG Electroplast: Net Profit at Rs 145 Cr Vs Rs 70 Cr, Revenue at Rs 1909 Cr Vs Rs 1076 Cr (YoY)
  8. TD Power Systems: Net Profit at Rs 53.02 Cr Vs Rs 29.02 Cr, Revenue at Rs 348.20 Cr Vs Rs 263.89 Cr (YoY)
  9. KIMS: Net Profit at Rs 102 Cr Vs Rs 65.5 Cr, Revenue at Rs 797 Cr Vs Rs 634 Cr (YoY).
  10. Care: Net Profit at Rs 42.7 Cr Vs Rs 24.1 Cr, Revenue at Rs 110 Cr Vs Rs 90 Cr (YoY).
  11. Grovy India: Company secures new premium residential project in Greater Kailash 1 (GK-1), New Delhi.
  12. Cellecor Gadgets Ltd: Company is launching a new range of fully automatic top-load washing machines in May 2025.
  13. ELECTROSTEEL CASTINGS: Co receives provisional compensation order from Ministry of Coal. Compensation estimated at 4.99 bn rupees.
  14. SUN PHARMA: Co announces FDA approval of next generation BLU-Uยฎ Blue Light Photodynamic Therapy Illuminator for actinic keratosis.
  15. LUMAX AUTO TECHNOLOGIES: Co approves acquisition of remaining 25% in IAC India. Equity value for 25% interest in IAC India is 2.21 bln rupees.
  16. NEWGEN SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES: Newgen granted patent in India for system and method for data compression. Filed 55 patents, out of which 25 have been granted in India and the US. New patent will boost Newgenโ€™s intellectual property portfolio.
  17. BIOCON: Co unit Biocon Pharma has received approval for its ANDA for Rivaroxaban Tablets USP from the US FDA, for strengths of 2.5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg and 20 mg.


TechnoFunda Investing Quote from Legends -

This quote by Benjamin Graham emphasizes that successful investing isn't about having superior intelligence or complex strategies, but rather about maintaining discipline and emotional control. In the stock market, even the smartest individuals can make poor decisions driven by fear, greed, or impatience. Disciplineโ€”sticking to a sound investment process, avoiding impulsive actions, and staying committed during market volatilityโ€”often proves to be a more important trait than brilliance. In essence, consistent behavior beats sporadic genius.

๐Ÿ“š Book I'm Reading This Week

Buffett and Munger Unscripted by Alex W. Morris is a comprehensive compilation of over three decades of investment wisdom and business insights shared by Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger during Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholder meetings. Following the 2018 release of archived meeting footage dating back to 1994, Morris meticulously reviewed more than 1,700 questions addressed by the duo, curating and organizing their most impactful responses into an accessible format. The book delves into topics such as intelligent capital allocation, effective management evaluation, market dynamics, and the significance of long-term investment horizons. By presenting these insights in their original context, Buffett and Munger Unscripted serves as an invaluable resource for investors and business enthusiasts seeking to understand the principles that have guided two of the most successful figures in finance.


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Rising Operating Leverage โ€” Spotting Earnings Breakouts Before They Happen

Everyone loves an earnings surprise โ€” but what if you could spot it before the market reacts?

This week, we break down one of the most underappreciated forces behind explosive earnings growth: Operating Leverage.

This isnโ€™t about buzzwords or management hype. Itโ€™s about finding companies where a quiet shift in cost structure can lead to outsized profit growth โ€” even with modest revenue gains.

๐Ÿ” What is Operating Leverage โ€” Really?

Operating leverage means profits grow faster than revenue. Why? Because fixed costs stay the same as sales increase.

When revenue rises but core costs (like salaries, rent, plant depreciation) donโ€™t, the difference flows straight to the bottom line.

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"Operating leverage is like coiled spring in a business. When it fires, it moves earnings faster than most expect."
โ€” Prof. Sanjay Bakshi

โœ…THE OPERATING LEVERAGE CHECKLIST โ€” What to Look

To catch this early, ask these questions:

  1. Are fixed costs a large portion of total costs?โ€‹
    This sets the stage for leverage. Think manufacturing, software, or infra companies.
  2. Is revenue steadily rising?โ€‹
    Even low double-digit top-line growth can explode into high profit growth in a leveraged setup.
  3. Have gross or EBITDA margins improved with scale?โ€‹
    A rising margin trend is a telltale sign that leverage is kicking in.
  4. Is recent capex behind us?โ€‹
    If a company just finished a capacity expansion, it may be sitting on idle fixed assets about to become profit machines.

๐Ÿ“Š Key Metrics That Signal Leverage Is Rising

๐Ÿง  Final Thought: Profits Arenโ€™t Linear โ€” But Leverage Can Make Them Look Exponential

Most investors react after the earnings breakout.
Smart investors track the leverage drivers before the breakout hits.

When revenue growth meets a fixed cost wall, profit curves bend upward.
Learn to see that bend forming โ€” thatโ€™s where the edge is.


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